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Turn the heating down and get double glazing installed with Clearview

Posted by Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert
Feb 23
2010

 

When you arrive home after a hard day in the office you want nothing more than to arrive into a nice, warm living room. During the winter months this is not always the case and many of us immediately reach for our pyjamas to heat us up as having the fire on for long periods can result in high heating bills.

People who suffer with cold homes often neglect the obvious and do not realise that it is their poorly insulated windows which are to blame. Many traditional homes may consist of wooden windows which although great insulators in the past, are no longer able to cope with adverse weather due to gaps appearing in frames, rotting or warping.

Get checking your windows for such faults and if you find this to be the case, then get double glazing from Clearview installed immediately. No matter how tiny the gap in your windows is, even the smallest of holes can let in a cold draught and bring a lot of misery to those occupying the home as you cannot enjoy sitting in the freezing cold.

Double glazing has so many benefits that you will wish you had considered having it installed years earlier. Because it is such good insulator of heat, it means that your living room, bedroom or kitchen will be kept warm at all times. If you purchase our ‘A’ rated windows, you can be guaranteed that you have purchased the best insulated windows possible.

Because heat is unable to leave the home through the windows, it means that you will not have to leave the heating on for so long within the home, therefore bringing your heating bills down.

Here at Clearview we also provide conservatories in Warrington as well as industry leading double glazing.  Why not fill in our online form and get a free ‘no obligation’ quote on whatever it is you require.


Windows Are Not To Be Taken Lightly

Posted by Conservatories & Double Glazing Expert
Feb 18
2010

 

We all rate the household as being one of the important places in our lives, but imagine a home without windows. Its pretty unthinkable unless you fancy having constant noise, pollution and dirt invading your property. No did not think you would fancy that!

The window is too often taken for granted and when moving into a new home, buyers sometimes tend not to think about whether the windows installed are providing the necessary benefits. Windows can help reduce heating bills, cut out the majority of noise from traffic and neighbours and provide the upmost security at your property.

There are a variety of different windows available of which two types are analysed below. You need to decide which will best be practical for your needs.

The casement window is attached to a frame by one or more hinges, it is commonly hinged at the side. It was the most popular window bought until the Sash window was introduced, but it is still enormously popular. It enables you to open the whole window, something you need to beware of if you have children though. One of the great benefits is that you can clean the window from inside the home, saving you the trauma of having to do it in the wind or cold. They are an attractive window, weather tight and are composed of a multilocking mechanism.

Sash windows slide up and down, as well as having the capability to be tilted inwards and usually slide vertically. They are internally glazed so that the glass cannot be removed from the outside. They are made of one or more movable panels or “sashes” that form a frame to hold panes of glass which are often separated from other panes. A significant advantage of sash windows is that they provide efficient cooling of interiors during warm weather.


Energy Efficient Windows Can Help Save You Money

Posted by Conservatory Outlet Team
Sep 3
2009

 

Our range of Energy Efficient Windows offer a greener future! Energy efficient windows use an energy rated system similar to that on white-goods (which include fridges, washing machines and other similar items) which ranges from A to E. But what do they actually do?

Using modern technology and high specification Double Glazing the window panes use the suns natural rays to keep the home warm and to resist the wind and cold. This helps to reduce the cost of heating bills dramatically as the house is naturally warmed throughout the day.

Matthew Glover, managing director of Conservatory Outlet says “double glazing is one of the most effective ways people can make a real difference to the energy efficiency of their homes. Indeed, by switching to Energy Efficient Windows you can save energy and reduce your household bills by as much as £461 per year.”

Being green is an important topic and under new proposals, households that do not meet the energy efficiency requirements set by the government could face higher council tax and stamp duty costs in the UK.

energy efficient windows

Currently this would effect millions of homes in Britain alone. It could mean that some families would find it harder to sell their homes without first splashing out to upgrade their property, as well as affecting many who look to lease their properties.

The proposal goes on to wanting to make it illegal to sell a house after 2015 that does not fall in to band E of the energy rating bracket or higher. Currently all houses put on the market for sale or rent have to have an energy efficiency ranking of A-G.

Making Britain green is a huge movement and this new legislation is expected to be enforced this autumn.

One way of improving the energy rating of a home is to install double glazed windows, or to improve it even further, Energy Rated Windows. Conservatory Outlet offer A-rated and C-rated energy rated windows.

So don’t delay. Conservatory Outlet offers high quality energy efficient double glazed products at a competitive price. For a free quote use the free quotation form or free phone on 0800 915 8844 today.

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Double Glazing Windows in new Colours

Posted by Conservatory Outlet Team
May 18
2009

 

Conservatory Outlet are very proud of the quality of goods offered.

uPVC Windows are a very important product line, even more so with Energy Efficient Windows helping to improve the environment and build towards a green future.

On top of this our Double Glazing Window range has been expanded with new colours; now giving you even more opportunity to achieve the exact look that you want with your home.

The new colours that are available are woodgrain white, green, black, rustic cherry, gray. These are added on top of the colours that were already available.

We are so sure that the quality of our products is unparalleled, which is why we want you to visit our showroom to see for yourself! For more information, please ring our phone number or request a quote online.


Are you throwing money away on wasted energy every year? Our latest uPVC casement windows are ‘A’ rated under the Windows Energy Rating scheme. That means they reduce annual net energy loss to ZERO, making them the most eco-friendly around.

Over recent years our society is becoming increasingly aware of environmental issues, such as global warming, and the responsibilities we have to help save our planet.

By choosing the right PVC windows for your home you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and save yourself money on energy bills.

Choose the most energy efficient double glazed windows available on the market!

The government has introduced the Window Energy Ratings scheme. By using the same ratings system that items such as fridges and washing machines have been using for years, it is now possible to rate a window from any given installer.

The finished window combination is independently tested, and awarded a rating from A to G. Those achieving a C-rating or above are allowed to display the Energy Saving Recommended blue label, demonstrating they have been designed, manufactured and tested to provide a good level of overall thermal efficiency.

So, if C-rated is energy efficient, how much better does an A-rated window perform?

Well, its simple really. An A-rated uPVC window will not lose any heat whatsoever from your home. None. Zero. It’s a little more complex than that, but the principle really is true.

By installing Conservatory Outlet’s latest energy saving A-Rated windows you will be helping improve the overall performance of your home which will not only reduce your heating bills and CO2 emissions but it could improve the value of your property and speed up any future sale.

Just how much difference can the sealed unit make?
Energy ratings don’t just now apply to fridges, boilers and windows – they apply to your entire home. When you come to sell your house, you will need a Homebuyers Information Pack, or HIP for short. As well as your heating type and things such as loft insulation, the windows in your home contribute hugely to the overall rating. Fit A-rated windows and you’re well on your way to an A-rated home.

Because the glass area is much bigger than the frame area, thermal improvements in the glass unit itself go a very long way to help make windows efficient. So much so, the choice of sealed units is by far the biggest factor in how much energy is lost, or saved, through your windows. In fact, by fitting the most efficient sealed units, you can reduce your carbon footprint by as much as 2 Tonnes of CO2 every year.

Our new window is designed with this in mind. Manufactured from a combination of the very latest materials and glass types, ThermaglassMAX constantly works to retain heat within your home.

Nothing new there you might think. But did you realize that through a combination of glass types and the heating effect of the sun, ThermaglassMAX south facing windows are so efficient they can even contribute to heating your home.

Windows that heat your house? Now there’s a novel idea.




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