Researching Double Glazing Companies

As the double glazing market is bursting with offers and unbelievable deals, beware that the low prices might just be too good to be true. It is advised you search the Internet and investigate what the big names have on offer and compare there small print with the more unknown companies that you may be interested in. Just because they are not widely known doesn’t always mean they should be disregarded, however caution is advised.

Making an enquiry with several companies can help you gauge how responsive their customer service is and how important your business is to them. If the double glazing company is quick, returns relevant information to your enquiry and offers fair prices you may want to explore their business further.

Look out for these accredited bodies on double glazing companies websites or in their showrooms:

BBA Approved, Energy efficient windows should always be installed professionally. Always get quotes from quality assured Energy Efficient Window companies vetted by the Energy Saving Trust. Ensure that Energy Saving Recommended windows are used, look out for the Energy Saving Recommended logo, these have been assessed by the British Fenestration Ratings Council, Glass and Glazing Federation and will glass with a British Standards Kite Mark.

Double Glazing Insulation Levels

Windows are required to meet minimum insulation levels. Insulation levels are measured as U values - the lower the U value, the more effective the insulation.