Replacing your windows
Replacing your windows is an investment that can significantly enhance your home’s appeal, comfort, and energy efficiency. But with a vast array of options available, navigating the process can feel overwhelming.
Our guide will give you the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions before you choose your installer.
Choosing the right material
The window frame material significantly impacts your windows’ aesthetics, performance, and maintenance requirements. Here’s a breakdown of popular choices:
- UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride): UPVC windows are extremely popular, representing three quarters of all installations in the UK. We love them because they’re affordable, durable, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient.
- Aluminium: Aluminium windows look great while being lightweight, strong, and naturally weather-resistant. You can embrace your view to the garden and beyond with slim window profiles that maximise the glass area.
Exploring window styles
The style of your windows plays a crucial role in both functionality and complementing your home’s architecture. Popular styles include:
- Casement windows: A classic choice featuring hinged sashes that open outwards.
- Tilt and turn Windows: These windows offer dual functionality, tilting inwards for ventilation and turning inwards for easy cleaning.
- Sliding sash windows: A traditional style featuring vertically sliding sashes, ideal for areas with limited space for outward opening and typically appear on period homes.
Understanding energy efficiency
Energy efficiency is a crucial factor when choosing windows. Windows with high energy ratings can significantly reduce your heating and cooling costs. It’s worthwhile reading up on:
- Energy rating systems: Imagine a star rating system for energy efficiency, similar to household appliances. Higher ratings (A+) mean the windows are very good at keeping your home comfortable and reducing energy use for heating and cooling
- Benefits of energy-efficient windows: By keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, good quality, highly-rated windows can help you save money on your energy bills. They act like a thermal barrier, reducing the need to constantly run your heating or air conditioning.
Importance of installation
Professional installation is essential for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of your new windows. Make sure you are choosing experienced installers. Qualified installers possess the knowledge and expertise to ensure a proper window fit and avoid potential issues. We’d recommend checking online reviews from Google. A good point to note that even the best window can be fitted badly, so please do compare your options before choosing your installer.
Maximising your investment
With proper care and maintenance, your new windows will continue to look beautiful and function flawlessly for decades to come. You need to consider:
- Cleaning and maintenance: Learn the recommended cleaning procedures for different window materials.
- Maintaining warranty coverage: Proper maintenance ensures your windows remain eligible for warranty benefits.
We're here to help!
If you have any questions about windows, our materials, or our installation services, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly customer service team at 01302 787816.
We’re committed to helping you create a beautiful, energy-efficient, and comfortable home environment.
Why Choose Yorkshire Windows?
Yorkshire Windows was established with one simple goal in mind, to provide quality products at a fair price, with friendly, professional service.
A fair price, first time
With Yorkshire Windows, you’ll never be left in the dark or face any unexpected surprises, as some companies might do. From start to finish, we’ll ensure complete transparency, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Ethos of Yorkshire Windows
Every single person working at Yorkshire Windows is expected to uphold the very highest standards. They are also firmly committed to helping our customers achieve their home improvement goals.
20 year guarantee
Yorkshire Windows offers an industry-leading 20 year guarantee on a select range of products, covering both moving and non-moving parts. We have complete confidence in the quality of our products and installation expertise, and the duration of this guarantee is a testament to that trust.
Our promise to you
We offer highly competitive prices for our product range, ensuring you get great value for what you purchase. If you find a similar-quality product at a lower price elsewhere within 14 days, let us know, and we’ll refund the difference.
Yorkshire Windows customer reviews
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