During the winter, condensation becomes an issue in homes up and down the UK, as the cold air outside meets the warmth inside provided by central heating systems. As we blast out the heat and take warmer showers for longer, it heightens the condensation levels in the home. During the warmer months, the condensation isn’t […]
Category: Double Glazing
Does extreme heat affect your double glazing windows?
If you’ve been outside in Milton Keynes recently, you might’ve noticed the weather has been a little warm, perhaps too warm? However, what happens to your double glazing windows in the extreme heat? We know that timber windows can warp; in the past, the same could’ve been suggested about uPVC. There will always be some […]
Dealing with condensation and double glazing in Milton Keynes
If you have recently had double glazing in Milton Keynes installed, or even if you have an older set of windows, you will have probably noticed condensation forming on the inner pane and dripping down the frame and onto the window sill. Although it isn’t the most formidable challenge modern homeowners face, condensation left untouched […]
How double glazing in Luton reduces heat loss in your home
Suppose your home doesn’t already benefit from double glazing in Luton. In that case, you’ll undoubtedly be intrigued after learning how the double glazing process can help reduce your energy bill by saving a quarter of the heated air lost through poorly insulated windows and doors. So what are the methods within the double glazing […]
Why double glazing is a must for any home
Double glazing technology has existed for decades and has been prevalent in the Hitchin, Luton and Milton Keynes now since the 1980s. Surprisingly, although it has been compulsory since 2002 for all new build homes to include double glazing installation, there is still a significant minority of homes that are still single glazed. Some of […]
Looking for windows, composite doors, bifold doors in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire
If your property still has traditional wooden frame windows and doors, or your first-generation uPVC needs replacing, then Chiltern Home Improvements can help. We are experts in the installation of uPVC double glazing, windows, doors and conservatories in Luton, and have built a solid reputation based on our professionalism and skill. Below we will run […]
Should you install double glazing?
How does it work? Double glazing consists of two main components; a uPVC frame and a sealed glass unit comprised of two panes of glass. In between the two glass panes is a spacer bar that creates a vacuum to keep the heat in and the cold out. What are the benefits? Did you know […]
The benefits of French Doors
The most striking aspect of a French door beside their attractive look is the bounty of light that they allow into dining rooms or conservatories. Because the majority of the door is glazed, it means that light can enter unimpeded; something that solid wooden doors or uPVC with doors panels cannot offer. The double door […]
Double Glazing / windows for your home in Milton Keynes
In the cold days of winter, the last thing you want is for your expensive heat to disappear through old or ill-fitting windows. Here in Milton Keynes, we at Chiltern Home Improvements will be able to provide you with new, double glazed windows that will suit both the style of your home and your budget. […]
