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Getting uPVC Windows and Doors to Brighten Up Your Home
Fri 11 Dec 2009 - 15:34
Getting uPVC Windows and Doors to Brighten Up Your Home
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bob_Brightside]Bob Brightside
A lot of UK home owners have decided rather than moving house that they could quite easily make their home feel brand new by getting some home improvement work done, specifically to their windows and doors. Getting new windows installed could mean that you could save some money in the long run also.
Older homes may have single paned windows which are terribly inefficient when it comes to heat loss. The cold air can easily pass from the outside part of the window to the warm air inside. What this means for you is that you will constantly need more electricity or gas to warm your house. Fortunately there are uPVC double glazed windows that not only look great but they can lock the heat inside your home which should bring your heating costs down as you won't need it as much.
The frames are also made from the high tech polymer uPVC, which as well as being great for providing a secure seal to your windows it looks great on many homes. uPVC traditionally comes in a bright white colour that can lighten up any old looking house and give it a fresh overhaul. Some homes are restricted on the work they can have done though such as country homes in protected land, fortunately newer designs of these uPVC frames now come in a wide range of mock-wood effect finishes to satisfy local authorities.
The beauty of getting uPVC windows and doors fitted is as well as them being strong and secure they are also incredibly durable, to the extent that most fitters guarantee their work will last for 20 years or more. With wooden or aluminium frames you would need regular waterproofing and treating in order to stop them corroding or rotting over time. With uPVC all that is needed to clean them is a wipe down with a wet cloth and the material itself will never deteriorate.
A lot of [http://www.localquoter.net/Cheap-Double-Glazing.aspx]cheap double glazing quotes for homes like yours now come with [http://www.localquoter.net/upvc_windows.aspx]uPVC windows for the double glazing as well as a range of different doors from front doors to patio doors and French doors too.
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