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Replacing Double Glazed Windows

If you're looking for uPVC Sash windows or aluminum casements, there's a wide variety of options to suit the aesthetic of your home and your energy efficiency requirements. Modern double glazing has many benefits, including noise reduction, UV protection and property security with multipoint locking mechanisms.

However, what can you do when your double glazing shows signs of wear and tear?

1. Excessive Condensation

In the winter, when windows and doors are closed, condensation may form inside the glass panes if the air temperature is warmer than the window's surface. This is a natural occurrence that can be prevented by opening windows, improving ventilation more generally, running a dehumidifier and keeping moisture levels low with extractor fans. However, if condensation forms regularly on the interior of your windows this is a sign that the double glazing has failed and it needs replacing as soon as possible.

Condensation on the outside of the windows is normal and is a sign that the double glazing unit is functioning as it should. Condensation outside your windows in mornings is due to the temperature of the cold glass dropping below the dewpoint of the air surrounding it. This causes water vapour from the air to be drawn into the window where it condenses. This can be made worse by plants that produce excess moisture in your house as well as by high levels humidity.

If condensation appears in your double glazing, it is a more serious problem. It's a sign that your seal between the glass panes is broken. This allows warm air from inside your home to get in while the gas that is used to insulate escapes. This can cause significant damage to the double glazing and, if left untreated it will have a significant impact on the cost of energy.

Installing replacement double glazing as soon as this type of condensation is noticed will decrease the likelihood that it will worsen and save you money in the end. It's also an excellent opportunity to upgrade your double glazing to energy efficient A-rated windows. This will improve the comfort of your home and will lower your utility bills.

2. Signs of wear and tear

Double glazing offers a lot of benefits such as noise insulation and savings on energy bills. Like all products double-glazed windows have a lifespan. It is essential to know the signs of when they are at the end of their usefulness.

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