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Choosing between Bay and Bow Windows

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Many of our Peterborough customers do not know the difference Bow and Bay windows. This query is extremely common and is often asked when customers call for replacement uPVC windows. Both windows are extremely similar but there is a difference. This is why we at Peterborough Windows & Doors, have writing a blog to explain the difference between these windows, explaining the benefits of each. By purchasing either Bay or Bow windows will increase your room space whilst providing floods of light into your room. Bay and Bow windows deliver an astonishing focal point for any room, transferring an interior and exterior into a total transformation. Though both windows can create this marvellous renovation, but they do however have their differences. The difference between Bow Windows & Bay Windows Bay windows comprise 3 openings, manufactured in an angled projection, whilst the Bow windows are usually made with four or five. The structure of the bay window is organised w

How does double glazed windows reduce heat loss?

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Many homeowners replace their existing windows for double glazing for heat retention reasons. By preventing heat loss will allow a home to remain warm which permits you to decrease the heating temperature, therefore reducing your overall heating bills. When purchasing replacement double glazing, we must ask ourselves, how does it all work? We have writing this blog to discuss how double glazing reduces heat loss. We will also explain the different types of double glazing, not forgetting how energy efficient are double glazed windows. In a nutshell, double glazing reduces the total heat loss via the windows, by limiting how much heat can escape by conduction and convection. Conduction is the term used when heat is transferred through a material (glazing). The heat hits the glass, which is then transferred through the window panel to the outside environment. If we look at single glazing, the heat will hit the piece of glass which penetrates at ease to outdoors, reducing the warmt

Facts about Energy Efficient Windows

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Energy efficient uPVC windows will reduce your home’s carbon footprint, not forgetting your heating bills. By chosen either double glazing or triple glazing, will provide you many benefits: Make your house a more comfortable home – energy efficient windows will reduce heat loss via your windows. Noise reduction – double glazing will provide insulation against external noise. Reduce condensation – double glazing can reduce condensation build up within the inside window. As you can clearly see replacement double glazing provides many benefits to home owners. Throughout this blog we will explain what exactly double glazing is and when it was invented. We will then discuss various benefits helping you decide whether or not you should purchase double glazing for your home. What is double glazing? As you may be aware the phrase double glazing is one of the most common terms within the construction and home improvement industry, so it should not need an introduction. But