Double Glazing & The Environment

As a nation, over the last decade we have begun to wise up to the impact we are having on the environment and have slowly been taking steps to combat the damage being done to the planet, for example by recycling more, wasting less and using less energy. Every action we take, however small, still does its part towards helping our environment. However, there are still many things we could be doing that we aren’t even aware of. When it comes to our homes, there are tons of practical steps we can take to make them more eco-friendly and efficient, that don’t involve sitting at home in the dark with the lights off or throwing out the TV.

In fact, one of the easiest and most beneficial ways to make your home more environmentally friendly and reduce your carbon footprint is by installing double glazing

What is Double Glazing?

Double glazing is where two panes of glass are used to trap air between them, by leaving a small gap (usually around 16mm), with the air acting as another layer or barrier and providing additional insulation to your home as well as reducing noise coming in from outside and stopping condensation.

Around half of the heat in your home is lost through the windows, walls or attic. When you think about it in terms of your heating bills, that is a lot – in reality, you’re paying the full price for heating but only reaping half of the benefit! The more heat that is lost, the more energy you will have to use to heat your home, especially in winter, which will drive up your energy bills. And the more energy you use, the more fossil fuels will have to be burned to supply that energy, adding to the world’s carbon emissions.

It is estimated that installing double glazing in your home can reduce carbon emissions up to 680 kilograms per year.

Dunstable Glass is a reputable, reliable independent glass supplier, servicing customers across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. They offer expert double glazing in a range of thicknesses as well as comprehensive double glazing repairs. All their double glazing units come with a five-year guarantee. To find out more about their double glazing services, visit their site or call 01582 807976 and speak to one of the team today.

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