How To Choose The Right Stylish And Safe Windows For Your Home.

With so many types of windows on the market, it can be really difficult to find the right style for your home

. The first thing to consider is the type of property you have, for example, is it a period home, Art Deco, farmhouse or modern? You may even have a listed building.

Also, with energy bills getting higher it is important to look at the energy efficiency of the windows you choose. You can now get a huge range of style windows with double glazed grade A efficiency, but not every company can offer this, so it is wise to research before you buy. The climate of where you live is something to consider when choosing glass, in particularly, in colder area's you may want double or even triple glazed glass. This would give better insulation for your home and reduce your energy bills as it will reduce the amount of draft in your home. If you are luckily enough to live in hotter climates, it is best to choose reflective glass, to keep your home cooler as it deflects the heat and also stops furniture from fading.

The other important thing to consider when researching for new windows, is security. Unfortunately we do have to think about break ins. One of the biggest mistakes with window security are burglar bars, although these are good for stopping entry, it will also stop the exit in case of an emergency such as a fire, this is no good if you need to exit your home in a hurry. Not only that, they dont look very appealing.

Many of the new double glazed windows do have good locking systems, but if you are particularly worried about safety in your area, it is always advisable to speak to your local police for information regarding safety in your home.

Safety of course is the most important factor in your window choice, especially if you have young children. Check the windows have child safety locks on them (especially upstairs) if they are wide opening windows or sash windows, so they do not attempt to climb out of them.

Finally Windows can be very expensive to replace, so have a think about safety and security factors within your budget range, research manufacturers carefully, as if a window is poorly made or not fitted correctly, it can end up costing you more in the long term. Above all though, make sure the windows are appropriate for the type of home you live in and be kind to the heritage of the building!

by: Timothy Tavender

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