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A Buyers Guide to Double Glazing

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Why choose Double Glazing ?

It’s becoming increasingly popular to install double glazed windows in your home for several reasons:

To save money on heating bills…

Double glazed windows and doors are generally considered much more efficient at insulating your home than standard single-pane windows.

To save money on home insurance…
Modern double-glazed windows are considered far more secure than many older styles of windows

To reduce noise…
Double glazing is very good at reducing the amount of noise that enters through windows and doors

Double Glazing to suit your Home

Originally double glazed windows came in a limited range of styles and it was often difficult to find a design that matched the style of your property. Double glazing has moved on since then and nowadays it is easier to customise your windows and find a look that suits your home.

You can see our range by browsing our website, ordering a brochure or simply by popping in to visit us at one of our show centres.

How to choose a Double Glazing Company

All double glazing companies are not created equal, this is why we have put together a simple checklist of what to look out for, when selecting a double glazing company:

  1. Do they offer a range of styles?
  2. Can they provide testimonials from satisfied customers?
  3. Does the company use the relevant professionals to make sure the double glazing installation is safe before carrying out the work?
  4. Are the installers covered by a code of practice?
  5. Is the double glazing guaranteed? and if so, for how long?

You can be sure that SEHBAC tick all the boxes. We pride ourselves in utilising quality products and delivering a professional service.

Double Glazing Contracts - Checklist

Once you have selected the company you want to install your new windows, there are a few more things to establish. The company should draw up a contract of work that clearly sets out exactly which products you have selected, and the costs involved for the purchase and fitting of them. This is by no means as exhaustive list, but your contract should include the following:

  1. The price of the windows
  2. Any additional costs
  3. The date the work will commence
  4. An estimate of how long the work will take
  5. Details of your particular method of payment i.e. the deposit you have agreed to pay, monthly installments and interest rate you will pay. 

Typically a double glazing company will require a deposit of somewhere between 20%-30% before carrying out the work. This figure isn’t necessarily set in stone, so you may be able to negotiate.