Double-Glazing
For sustainable, cosy homes
Do you have old or single-glazed windows that are letting heat escape, making your home feel cold and draughty? Solve the problem by double-glazing: creating a barrier that prevents heat from escaping
Double-glazed windows also reduce outside noise and help you save money on your energy bills while making your home more comfortable.
The Benefits
Part of the heat pump will live outside of your house. This part often looks like a slightly larger air conditioning unit that you might see on buildings when you go abroad. They typically sit on the ground and will often be attached to one of your exterior walls.
Replacing your old or single-glazed windows offers a range of immediate and long-term benefits for your home:
Lower Energy Bills: By stopping heat from escaping through your windows, double-glazing can reduce heat loss by as much as 60-74% compared to single-glazing, saving you hundreds of pounds on your annual heating costs.
Improved Comfort: It creates a more consistent temperature throughout your home, eliminating cold spots and draughts. It also reduces external noise by 20-65% (or up to 35 decibels), making your home quieter and more peaceful.
Increased Property Value: Installing new, energy-efficient windows can increase your home's value and make it more attractive to potential buyers.
Long Lifespan: Modern double-glazing is highly durable. It can last for 25 to 30 years on average, and even longer with proper maintenance.
Enhanced Security: New double-glazed windows are more robust and can improve the security of your home compared to older or single-glazed units.
4 Easy Steps
Free Adviser Call
Free Home Assessment
Quotation and Supplier Selection
Installation and Completion
Speak with an Energy Adviser
If you would like help understanding your options or exploring which energy improvements might suit your home, our expert advisers are here to guide you. They will take the time to learn about your goals and your property so they can offer clear, practical advice that supports your next steps with YorEnergy.
You can use the calendar on the right to book a time that works for you. The next step is simply choosing a slot that fits your schedule, and one of our advisers will be ready to help, whether you need quick guidance or are preparing to begin a home energy project.
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Double-glazed windows explained
Get a government grant to help pay for double glazing.
Heat your home for less.
Reduce outside noise.
What do air source heat pumps look like and where will they fit in your house?
Part of the heat pump will live outside of your house. This part often looks like a slightly larger air conditioning unit that you might see on buildings when you go abroad. They typically sit on the ground and will often be attached to one of your exterior walls.
How It Fits in Your Home
How It Fits in Your Home Double-glazed windows are a versatile solution that can be fitted in most homes, from newbuilds to period properties.
Style and Aesthetics: Modern double-glazed windows can be custom-made to match the aesthetic of your home, including historic styles.
Seamless Installation: New windows are designed to fit perfectly into the same spot as your existing ones, ensuring a smooth and straightforward replacement process with minimal disruption.
Triple Glazing: For even greater energy savings, consider upgrading to triple glazing, which uses a third pane of glass to provide even more insulation.
FAQ's - Double Glazed Windows
Average installation time:
1-3 days
Are double-glazed windows right for my house?
Double-glazed windows are a great choice for most homes in York, especially if you have older or single-glazed windows. They work well in all kinds of houses by helping to keep your home at a more comfortable temperature.
Listed buildings might need planning permission.
The cost to install double-glazed windows can vary and is based on a few factors:
How many windows you need.
The size of your windows.
Whether you use PVC or hardwood frames.
Typically, adding A-rated, double-glazed windows to a three-bedroom, semi-detached home will cost around £15,000.
(Based on July 2024 costs)
Energy efficiency:
Double-glazed windows can reduce heat loss by up to 30%, saving you a lot of money on your energy bills.
A three-bedroom home with A-rated double-glazed windows can save around 380 kg of CO2 each year. That’s the same as two months' worth of energy for the average UK home.
(Energy Saving Trust. Based on insulating a gas-heated home, 2024 fuel prices).
Approximate cost saving:
How much you can save will depend on:
The size of your home.
The windows you are replacing.
Your gas and electricity tariff.
The average UK home can save up to 16.2% on gas and 12.4% on total energy costs by adding double-glazed windows.
(Based on July 2024 prices).
How do double-glazed windows increase energy efficiency?
Double-glazed windows have two layers of glass with a gap in between that acts like a barrier. This keeps the heat inside your home, so you don’t have to use your heating as much. As a result, you use less energy, lower your bills, and reduce your carbon footprint.
Committing to a large-scale home upgrade can seem scary, but support is available; and it’s worth it both for the environment and for the improved comfort, security and lower bills.
Denise, Fulford
Additional Solutions
Are you looking for the perfect home energy solution, complete with excellent customer support?
YorEnergy’s efficient all in one approach makes it easy to upgrade your home's energy efficiency via multiple solutions including solar panels, doors and windows, and paired solutions for even better benefits.
Case Studies
Our case studies are real-life scenarios of York residents who have recently installed energy-efficient solutions in their homes. They have since become our Community Energy Champions, and you will be able to connect with them if you decide to use YorEnergy on your own journey towards energy efficiency!
