Sunday, 6 March 2011

Review Why Double Glazed Wooden Sash Windows Can Increase The Value Of Your Home

By James Carlton


It is becoming increasingly common for people to replace their double glazed wooden sash windows with industrially manufactured plastic windows in the mistaken belief that the latter is a more economical option. Rare and little knows problems such as rotten timber, uneven window frames, accumulating rust and dust on window sills and fastenings and other such problems due to poor maintenance. Learn the reasons why double glazed wooden sash windows can increase the value of your home and property.

First, the actual insulating mechanism of a double glazed timber sash screen consists of two separate glass panels with air or a non-toxic noble gas. The gases are as Argon, Krypton or Xenon which are compressed in the gap between. This acts as an insulator or proofing material.

Then there is the aesthetic value of timber screens. They almost always give a unique and individual character to the property. This opposed to the more mass production line look portrayed by plastic window. Screens provide the flexibility to create a variety of architectural looks of old era. Furthermore, properties showing individual and unique characteristics tend to be the most sought after. With time, such houses become worthy.

Soft furnishings and window dressings can be used with the screens that further add to the uniqueness, style and appeal of the windows. This create beautiful, if not the main, focus points internally and externally. The windows do not break or damage easily.

They can be restored and repaired by yourself or you can even hire some repair specialist to do this job. The restoration and repairing work is not just simple to do but also low cost. So it is an easier and cheap option to professionally renovate the old timber screens than replacing them with new plastic ones.

These screens last for long time. It may stay still centuries with good maintenance. Repair, restoration and renovation must be done on a regular basis for long lasting results. With proper care they can be a beauty of your house for a long period.

Eco friendliness is also an advantage that you can achieve from double glazed timber screens. Harmful and toxic chemicals are absent in these screens. As such they are able to support green environment. They are good for natural surroundings as well as our healthy life. Your carbon footprint decreases with their use. House is also safeguarded from heat and cold. In a way they are heat and cold proof shields. All kinds of noises and sounds are kept away from entering.

They also protect your inner area from heat and cold effects.It is hard to understand why one would voluntarily replace a natural, beautiful, unique and genuine interior fixture with a more polluted, mass produced substitute. Therefore it is a wiser option to get them installed in your house.




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