I need a new composite door. How do I choose the best one for my home?

As the central point of entry to your house, your front door shouldn’t just be practical and inviting, but should also be strong and secure—and still make your visitors feel welcome on their arrival. The increasingly popular uPVC doors are cheaper and have lower maintenance costs; however, they can look cheap. Glass or wood may solve the aesthetics issue but they too have their drawbacks. For instance, glass doors can be broken easily and will not provide you with adequate security against burglars. Wooden doors on the other hand, require a lot of maintenance for years—they require regular painting and varnishing to keep them resistant to weather elements and to prevent warping and rotting, all of which may necessitate replacement. So the task of choosing a new door type for your house seems to be too much, whatever decision you make.

Currently, however, there is a new door type that seems to solve all your worries; it is sturdy, durable, safe and can be aesthetically manipulated to match your preferences. These are composite doors. Composite doors consist of frames that are made of a number of various materials and designed in a way to correct all the flaws and faults of single material doors. This may sound too good to be true, but thanks to the shrewd planning and construction on the designers’ part, these versatile doors have many appealing benefits:

·         Combination of materials makes them high resistant to all major weathering-based damages such as twisting, warping, and cracking.

·         Most composite doors are injected with layers of thermal insulation (polyurethane foam core) that are 100 percent chlorofluorocarbon free. So you benefit from warm, cosy house and remain environment –conscious as well.

·         Composite doors can be ordered in a wide range of colours and designs to suit the design of your home and your local neighbourhood.

·         Outer frames are made of uPVC and can include double glazing or galvanised steel reinforcements on the edges to provide extra stability.

·         Your strong and aesthetically pleasing composite doors also provide you with an opportunity to revamp your home security as they can be fitted with standard Yale locks to prevent unnecessary break-ins.

Envy Windows are reputed window and door installers with a firm emphasis on quality, both on their products and customer service—before and after installation. They have many door and window styles to choose from and their professional and friendly staff will provide you with adept advice on choosing the right composite door for your house. Go to our website http://www.envywindowsltd.co.uk/

The Benefits of Triple Glazing in Your Home

Triple glazing is so called because window panes are made of three layers as opposed to the past when window panes were made of only two layers, or double glazing. The third layer is an additional pane of glass that holds a gas cavity. Triple glazing is great when it comes to energy efficiency. That is why so many people are now choosing it for their homes. There are several reasons why you should consider installing triple glazing in your home:

•    The first and most important is that you use less energy to heat your home and therefore you pay less on heating bills. The biggest cost on your electricity bill usually goes towards heating your home. With double glazed windows, you have to use more energy because a lot of the heat that comes into the home is lost through the windows. Triple glazing is the best way to go if you want an energy efficient home. The extra layer ensures that all heat is trapped and you therefore use up less energy in the house. There is another angle to this: triple glazed windows allow gain solar heat which means that your heating bills are cut even further. The energy rating for triple glazed windows is A+.

•    You will never have cold spots around the house, something which tends to happen a lot with double glazed windows. Triple glazing allows you to keep the whole house warm, making you more comfortable.

•    Do you hate the noise from the streets? If you are like most people, the answer is yes. You can minimize it by installing triple glazing. The additional layer is excellent for noise reduction.

•    You get additional security. It is not as easy to break though triple glazed windows as it is to break through double glazing.

One of the best companies to get your triple glazed windows from is Envy Windows. They not only have the best quality windows and frames in Yorkshire, they also offer an amazing guarantee: you get 15 years. If you compare them to other window shops in the area you will find that this is a superior offer – most offer only 10 years. The 15 year guarantee is on everything – glass and frames. They also sell composite windows, composite doors, conservatories, canopies and car ports and many more products. You can find out more by calling them on 01924 891881 or visiting their website, http://www.envywindowsltd.co.uk/

Upvc doors and windows maintenance

There is a need of maintaining PVC windows and doors clean and dry to avoid problems such as sticking, corrosion or even rotting. Frequent washing will not only prolong the lifespan of your windows and composite doors but also ensure that your house receives ample lighting. It is advisable of you to clean PVC doors and windows at least two or three times a year and ensure that you lubricate the moving parts regularly; this is how you can go about it.


Clean with mild detergent. To ensure that you remove all the dirt and sticky grime, use a warm soap solution and detergent to give your windows and doors a sparkling new shine. If they are extremely dirty you can opt to use a cream cleaner but never use abrasive materials including scouring pads, ammonia products or washing up liquid since they can easily damage the glass or even degrade the weather seals.


Remove debris in the door frame. Thoroughly clean up the door frame removing any build up grit and debris to keep them functioning appropriately. The same case applies to window tracks. Ensure you remove all dead insects, cob webs and any other materials. For hard built up dirt, you can opt to use a vacuum cleaner.


Check out all hinges and locking points. Too see to it that your doors and windows are safe and secure, remove any dirt in the locks or hinges and any materials that could hinder their movement. A light application lubricant will help sliding doors and windows moving freely.


When it comes to repairing your windows, go for double glazing insulation since it reduces heat loss through the window thus improving thermal comfort in your house. It also reduces external noise and amount of condensation building up in cold weather.


Homeowners looking forward to see to it that their uPVC doors and windows last long and serve a welcoming sign to any guest, they have to ensure that they regularly clean and repair them.


Envy Windows can help, call us today on 01924 891 881 to book an appointment and one of our representatives will visit your property to assess the work required.

Triple glazing, Why ?

Why You Should Consider Triple Glazing
In the recent past, the concept of triple glazing was only used in colder regions and in a few grand design houses that boasted of the most sophisticated features. Today, however, things have changed and it is becoming popular in many houses across the UK, thanks to the numerous benefits that it offers.

What is Triple Glazing?
While double glazing feature two glass panes separated by thin layer of air, triple glazing uses three panes (instead of one or two) of glass sandwiched together with air gaps in between. Some people may incorporate gases such as argon to increase the performance and efficiency.

What Are The Benefits Of Triple Glazing?
·         Thermal performance: The design of triple glazed glasses allows them to reduce the amount of heat escaping from your house in cold weather and to reduce the amount of heat entering the house during warmer months. They also protect you from harmful solar rays. In a nutshell, they will keep your house cooler during summer and warmer during winter.

·         Noise Reduction: These glasses also deaden exterior noise. This is especially significant for people living close to roads or other noisy areas.

·         Triple glazing also protects your furniture, flooring, and decorations. These glasses are designed to reduce UV transmissions which generally contribute to the fading of your interiors, flooring, and furniture.

·         Triple glazing also reduces carbon emission and therefore suitable for environment conscious individuals

·         Additionally, since triple glazed glasses are warmer, they reduce the chances of interior condensation forming in your windows or composite doors.

Although older triple glazed window models tended to be bulky and a bit challenging to operate, new models have been designed to curb all these challenges. Additionally, today’s triple glazed windows also come with invisible low emissivity coating to improve their performance. So if you are a homeowner looking for further improvement of your windows or composite doors, triple glazing is the way to go.

 Envy Windows can help, call us today on 01924 891 881 to book an appointment and one of our representatives will visit your property to assess the work required.

Double Glazing repairs HOW TO

You have noticed that there is condensation on your double glazed windows; is the solution to remove and replace the panes, change the frame or just do repairs? If you are very good at DIY, you can attempt to repair. The best way to go about it is to find out where the problem is – is it the frame or the glass itself?

This is quite complicated if you have never done it before. If the glass is the problem you need to take it out, measure the frame for exact dimensions for the new glass and then buy and replace. If it is the frame, you may want to remove the glass, replace the frame and then place the glass back in it.

To do this you have to take out the glazing beads. These are usually located on the inside so use a putty knife to reach them. Keep in mind the sequence with which you take them out because you will need to place them back in the same sequence. You then need to put in the glazing packers, the gasket, the glass and beads. As you can see, it can get quite complex if you don’t have the necessary experience

That is why it is recommended that you call in a professional double glazing repair service to do it for you. For one thing, they may save you money by repairing instead of replacing the entire system. Secondly, most good double glazing repair companies offer a warranty on their work which means that they have to do the job very well because they don’t want to suffer the cost of coming back for another repair.

Lastly, a professional service has all the necessary expertise to do a good job; they have technicians who do this kind of work all the time so you can be sure that they will get the job done right.

Envy Windows can help, call us today on 01924 891 881 to book an appointment and one of our representatives will visit your property to assess the work required.

How Double Glazing Can Save Money

The double glazing industry has seen various developments over the years making the products more energy efficient. Its insulation capabilities help to reduce the amount of heat that would be lost through the windows of traditional glazing or the single pane windows. The new double glazing technology makes use of a motionless gas in between the panes. This gas prevents heat from passing through. As a result, heat is retained in the home. You do not, therefore, have to turn up your heating system all the way up, and you can control your energy bills. In the past, heating the house during the winter season would be difficult as the heat would escape right through the window panes.

With double-glazing or even the new triple-glazing features, you can save money and improve the appearance of your windows and the house as well. There is a variety of the double glazing panes that you can choose from. They come in uPVC, aluminium as well as wooden frames. The uPVC frames come in many colours that can make your home stand out in the street. It is cheap to acquire, so it is a wise investment to make. You save money on the energy bills as well as on the frame itself.




Other aspects that you can consider when choosing energy efficient frames are the security features.

Double glazing takes into account security concerns that a homeowner might have. The double panes used in double glazing make the window stronger as compared to the single paned windows. This strength also increases their longevity. You can use these windows without worrying that they will break anytime soon. They also have the latest locking mechanisms that make it harder for burglars to tamper with. The double panes and locking mechanisms can act as both barriers and deterrent features to keep away potential intruders. You can, therefore, relax about worrying that your house will be broken into. These energy saving features as well as security and aesthetic features make double glazing the best option to go for. You can save money on the bills as well as by avoiding potential break-ins.



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Double Glazing: How Do I Know If Double Glazing Is Right for My House?

Believe it or not, more than 60 percent of a home's heat is lost through its windows. If you want to stay warm in the wintertime, then window insulation is something that your home's windows need to have in order to both stay warm and save on energy costs. How can you do this?

What is double glazing?

Double glazing is when a window is made by using two separate panes of glass and putting a space in-between them which is a few millimeters in size. There is air inside the middle of the panes and before the window is sealed, the factory adds a special drying agent to make sure that no dampness exists inside of the completed glass window.

This process ensures that the window is airtight so that the double glazing is secure. It is tested to be sure that no condensation shows up in-between the window panes, because if this occurs it won't be as efficient.

The tested windows that pass the test will help customers save between 10 and 12 percent on their heating bills. Plus, this glass insulation makes stronger windows that are more secure and help to protect the home from a burglar breaking in because they are harder to break.

What makes double glazing good for the environment?

Double glazing also works to cut down on the release of carbon dioxide emissions into the environment. It also helps to reduce noise pollution and interior condensation in the home.

It's also possible to add an extra pane of glass to existing windows to make them double insulated. This gives your windows all of the benefits of glazing without the same costs as buying already made double glazed windows. Customers can also choose from several styles of frames to hold the glass, including aluminum, wood, and UPVC or un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride, plus they come in several color themes too.

What is the Cost of Double Glazing?

The cost of buying regular window insulation depends on the number of windows bought, as well as their size, if there are any special tints or other additional glazing, and if you want composite doors too.

While window insulation costs more than regular windows, as stated above, the cost is worth it as you will make it up by saving on your heating costs. In order to find out what double glazed windows will cost to put into your house, you need to call an installer and get an estimate, which can usually be done for free. Then you can choose to buy your windows from that installer if desired.

All in all, double glazing is a process in which double paned windows are manufactured with a layer of air between the panes of glass that provides insulation that will help to keep your home warmer, as well as reducing several types of air and noise pollution into the environment.

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