Choosing double glazing / windows for your Essex home
Buying windows should be simple – but it isn’t. Choosing the wrong windows for your home can have disastrous, costly and long-term effects. Don’t be enticed by a too-good-to-be-true price tag – you could end up stuck with poorly built products which fail to complement your home. Buyers’ remorse could leave you regretting your decision for years – something that could have been avoided with a little advice and preparation.
Before you buy, please ask yourself these questions:
- Will these windows fit the atmosphere of my property?
- How reputable is the seller?
- Are their installers certified?
These three questions are simple, easy to answer and can be backed by evidence – yet, they could save you a small fortune.
Style
The style of windows you opt for is one of the most important choices to make. If you’re eager for your home to have kerb appeal, the windows must suit the properties character.
You may be replacing just one of two windows. If this is the case, it’s best to match the same design as the rest of your windows, to create a consistent theme. If you’re windows don’t match, the result could be a home which appears jarring and faces accusations of homeowners who do not care about the property.
Material
The material used for the new window frames is equally as important as the style you choose – the material you opt for will depend on your individual taste, requirements and style.
Whilst timber framed oak windows may look wonderful on the country cottage down the road, they may look out of place if fitted to your home. The material you use must match your property to ensure a consistent theme.
Planning permission may dictate the style and the material of the windows you choose. For example, you may require permission if your home is listed, or if you’re opting for a style and material that is dramatically different from other homes in the area.
Did you know?
We’re leading specialists in double glazing and windows – we’ve served over 9000 customers who have eagerly returned when they’ve been in need of new doors, porches, conservatories and soffits. Furthermore, we’ve fitted over 100,000 casement windows alone since our inception, which is an average of 4000 installations a year! All performed by FENSA qualified experts, to guarantee a quality service.
If you’re looking for advice, look no further. Our experts would love to offer any tips, help or guidance to aid in your window endeavours. Call us today for a no hassle service on 01702 555 553.
