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A few years ago the idea of having double glazing installed in a home was thought of as being a revolutionary new concept. Traditional windows were the norm everywhere and this new form of window helped turn the industry on its head. Since the inception of new windows, things have changed and you will find very few new and existing homes that do not have replacement windows installed.

There are many other reasons why people are changing their windows. Growing concerns over global warming, enlarged carbon footprints and energy efficiency have been a major contributory factor as to why double glazing in Manchester has become so popular. The price of energy bills is forcing many people to have new windows put into their home as they are a proven way of retaining heat and insulating homes. As the weather becomes more and more unpredictable, you need to have windows which are hard and durable. New windows are weather resistant and need very little looking after no matter how badly they get hit by the elements.

If you were to try and sell a home that only has traditional windows, there is a good chance that you would struggle to attract interest from buyers. No one in the modern day wants to live in a home which could be potentially cold and draughty during the winter. They also don’t want to have to regularly maintain their windows with painting and cleaning. So if nothing else, the addition of new windows could mean the difference between a sale and you having to stay put in a home that you perhaps no longer want to be.

You will also find that a growing number of properties have orangeries in Manchester and conservatories in Manchester installed as a way of making their homes that little bit extra special.

Many countries both in Europe and Worldwide are ahead of the game when it comes to energy efficiency and the UK is slowly being left lagging behind. Despite many warnings, too many homeowners are not heeding advice about doing more to protect the environment and saving on energy. If people continue to ignore this all important issues, the likelihood is that they will be paying huge energy bills all year round and conventional energy supplies will soon disappear.

Not only are there new and cleaner ways of producing energy in the home such as through heat pumps and solar panels, but there are now better ways of ensuring that energy wastage becomes a thing of the past. We are of course talking about double glazing in Warrington and double glazing in Manchester.

Double glazing and conservatories in Manchester are specifically designed to help keep homes warm so that heating systems can be turned down or off after a certain period of time. They trap heat and keep it contained in whichever room it is generated in. If you were to have it installed in every room in your home then you would be guaranteed the most comfortable home.

Most windows produced are energy rated to a certain standard. For example, an ‘A’ rated window is the most energy efficient window and the further you go down the alphabet the less energy efficiency it will provide. With a cold winter on the horizon it has never made more sense to get your old windows replaced for more reliable replacements that is unless you want to have 4-5 months of cold spells within your home.

Together we can all make a contribution towards energy efficiency. To do so could be extremely damaging for not just everyone in this country, but it could have repercussions globally in years to come.

FENSA stands for the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme. It has been set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and other industry bodies with Government encouragement in response to the current Building Regulations for England and Wales.

When having replacement windows and doors replaced, homeowners must comply with current thermal peformance standards and ensure that they get a certificate of compliance from FENSA or from Local Authority Building Control. FENSA also enables companies that install replacement windows and doors to self certify compliance under these Building Regulations.

• The FENSA standard is the industry standard for self replacement window and door installers self certifying compliance with the building regulations.
• FENSA is the recognised industry leader.
• FENSA is the leading brand trusted by consumers, all local authorities, industry and government.
• FENSA is set up by the industry, run by the industry, for the industry to help protect homeowners.
• Together with FENSA, the industry is moving forward.
• Lost homeowner certificates are easily ordered online.
• FENSA doesn’t demand a particular insurance scheme – homeowners and installers have freedom of choice.
• Homeowners owning multiple properties across different local authorities can use a single FENSA registered business who will work towards one consistent standard of rules, instead of obtaining approval from the building control authorities separately.

FENSA does not apply to commercial premises or New Build properties. In both of these instances you are required to go through the Local Authority Building Control process. FENSA Registration is also not applicable to the Installation of Conservatories or Porches by a FENSA Registered Business.

Conservatory Outlet is a FENSA Registered Installer (FENSA Registered No - 31237.
For details on our latest Replacement Windows & Doors visit:  www.theconservatoryoutlet.co.uk or freephone 0800 011 2400 today.