Sometimes a window may get been cracked or broken via a flying object such as a ball or a stone. Or you may have noticed a draught getting through your window keeping the house cold and breezy. We receive many phone calls asking whether they should replace the glass or the entire window itself.
Temporary Glass Solution vs Long-Term Resolution
Deciding on replacement glass or changing the entire double glazing can be a tricky choice. The first thing you need to think about is your financial position 'can you actually afford to change your complete window or not'! Secondly do you actually need to replace the whole window.
Replacing the glass instead of the window may have many benefits. If the window frame and beading are intact, then replacing just the glass will save you lots of money. If you are changing your old glass for A-rated glass units then you will see a significant result in heat retention within your room. This will save you money in the long run. Changing a single glass unit will be much quicker than ordering a complete window unit. The last thing anyone would want is a boarded-up window for weeks whilst waiting for the new double glazed unit. When changing a glass unit may only take a few days.
Benefits of changing a complete window
If you decide to change the complete window this results in many additional benefits. The overall energy rating on a new double glazed unit is much greater than an old double glazed unit. When fitted correctly the double glazed win
