Planning Permission for new Windows?

September 2nd, 2010

With the options now available to you to change your windows and doors, style and type it is worth considering whether you would need planning permission. In many circumstances to add a porch, new door or conservatory there is no regulatory red-tape or planning needed but it is worth consulting a double glazing expert for advice.

You may enlarge a window or remove the portion of the wall below a window to create a doorway. This only requires a notification to the local authority planning office (fee varies by Local Authority) and it is something that Double Glazing on the Web would undertake on your behalf.

If you require additional space of more that 70 cubic metres (approx 30m2), planning permission will be needed. Double Glazing on the Web can advise and make an application on your behalf. (fee payable)

If you live in a conservation area, an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ or in a listed building we advise you to contact your local planning office to see what restrictions may be in force.

Safe & Sound Windows

August 19th, 2010

Feeling safe and secure in your own home should not bring any seconds thoughts to mind. Windows, doors and conservatories are all entry and exit points to your home and the prime targets for anyone wanting to break in.

Old and non-double glazed windows are easy to remove, break and allow entry to your home. With the right windows you will not have to worry about the glass in the windows, frames or the security handles and hinges that come with them.

Double Glazing on the Web use Durafelx windows which are internally glazed, the glazing bead has been designed so that it cannot be removed from the outside. This type of window not only provides heat and energy to be kept inside your home, noise to be kept out but the security of providing a well secured opening to your home. All Double Glazing on the Web windows come with three types of locking system;

  • Standard Espagnolette roller lock system with night vent facility
  • High Security Shootbolt lock with a 10 point locking system
  • Shootbolt system with a Sac Bolt added to the rear of the opening vent.
    This option is certified by ‘Secure by Design’.
  • Knowing that your homes security is in safe, professional hands will bring peace of mind and assurity to your choice of windows. All locking systems are very reasonably priced and can be included on any window, come in store, call or complete the online quote form for your easy to access instant quote from Double Glazing on the Web.

    Windows help with the seasonal changes

    August 12th, 2010

    It looks like we have had our summer for the year. Although we are still mid way through August, with the rain and strong winds that have been hammering the country the Autumn is not far off.

    Rain, lowering temperatures, heavy cloud cover and frequent high winds are all pointing towards and early Autumn and prolonged winter for the UK. This is not good news for us weather-wise but it doesn’t have to mean bad news for us in our homes.

    Increased changeable weather or gloabl warming is having an increased effect on the double glazing industry and its not a bad one. In weather like this that we have been expereiencing, it is double glazing and good, robust exterior doors that really come into their own.  They keep the wet and the cold outside where it should be, so you can cosy up in the warmth that is kept inside your home.

    Now is the perfect time to have a look at your windows and doors and consider how much heat and money you could be saving by replacing them. Double Glazing on the Web are industry professionals with many years of experience, offering every customer several options in obtaining the perfect quotation for their homes. Call, go online or come in store to find out more and how you can save.

    The True Cost of Windows

    August 5th, 2010

    To easily find the true price of your new windows, doors or conservatory Double Glazing on the Web is now at hand to give you the real costs.

    When working with the new Double Glazing on the Web online quote builder there are no hidden costs only transparent pricing. Included in the price of all window and door quotes is:

    1 A professional survey,

    2 Your chosen window or door,

    3 All security features,

    4 Handles and Energy rated glass,

    5 Outside window sill, trims and sealants,

    6 FENSA certification and installation,

    7 Removal of old windows and doors and

    8 VAT.

    By choosing Double Glazing on the Web for your windows, doors or conservatory you are getting the full service for your money.

    FENSA Registered Windows

    July 28th, 2010

    When getting your windows or doors replaced not only will you have sure you have the right quote and a company you want to work with, on completion, you will need a FENSA certificate of compliance or a certified statement from the Local Authority Building Control. This will guarantee that you have got certified windows and doors that meet government standards and will benefit when selling your home.

    FENSA is the Fenestration Self Assessment scheme and was set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) with encouragement from the government in response to the Building Regulations for England and Wales. With the quantity of homes now getting replacement windows and doors it was to become an influx too big for the Local Authority Building Control to dela with. The FENSA registration allows companies to self certify that their double glazing complies with Building Regulations.

    Companies such as Double Glazing on the Web who are FENSA registered comply with current thermal performance standards. This is to keep in line with Government policies to reduce energy loss.

    When choosing your replacement windows and doors with Double Glazing on the Web, you are receiving the highest standards in materials, workmanship and the registered certification for compliance with government targets.

    Quick Window Quotes

    July 22nd, 2010

    Car insurance, flights, hotel rooms; its now so easy to go online and get a quick quote for any number of facilities. But you can now add double glazing windows and doors to that list.

    Double Glazing on the Web’s brand new website now has an online quotation form for getting a price for any window. It is an easy to follow step by step system to getting a quote for your window or windows and can take as little as two minutes to complete.

    The form takes you through every step in choosing your window from a wide variety of frame and handle colours, locking options, energy rating (where C Rated is recommended by DGOTW), pages of different windows styles and the final section to input width and height dimensions to complete in a price. It is a simple and easy to follow system with options to add more windows or to amend any details.

    If at any point you would like to speak with a DGOTW expert you can call the Freephone number 0800 783 9176 to discuss you quote or to order your window.

    Your Choice of Window

    July 15th, 2010

    When it comes to researching and choosing the right windows for your home it comes down to style, design and price. And when choosing the company to help supply and install your windows it should come down to experience, reputation, quality of products and services.

    In todays’ world many customers do a lot of research and compiling of quotes before choosing the company they want to work with.  Not everyone wants or has the time to have a representative come to their home to measure up and that is why Double Glazing on the Web, for the very first time, have put all of their information on to their brand new website so that each and everyone of their existing and potentially new customers can make their own informed decision on what windows and or doors they would like.

    Double Glazing on the Web are open and upfront with all of their customers and this has now been carried over into the brand new-look website giving every aspect of information possible in helping you research, choose and order your windows.

    The main home page has several video clips explaining duraflex double glazing, features of replacement windows and how to get around the new website. There is now a no-hassel option to finding all the right information and details in choosing windows for your home.

    Supply Only Windows

    July 6th, 2010

    Double Glazing on the Web not only provide an excellent service in fitting, sourcing and replacing windows at a very cost effective price but they now offer their customers a ’supply only’ service.

    The ’supply only’ service covers the UPVC products used by DGOTW that can be manufactured to suit dimensions and style for any customer to fit themselves. Double Glazing on the Web will provide a full help service to include delivery, collection from the Poole or Southampton depots and a survey service to assist in any measuring and fitting. There is now everything you would need to help you get the perfect fit, design and style of window for your home.
    All prices quoted on the Double Glazing on the Web site are inclusive of fitting and survey, so please call or email for a direct quote on the supply only option of UPVC double glazing products.

    Low Cost High Quality Windows

    June 28th, 2010

    Double Glazing on the Web are in L.O.V.E with their customers and anyone wanting to replace their windows and doors. They don’t believe that low cost means low quality. Quite the contrary as Double Glazing on the Web offers low prices because they L.O.V.E you.

    This love comes from;

    Low overheads- with a unique pricing and ordering system.

    Original thinking. Double Glazing on the Web are the only website within the industry that is prepared to publicise their pricing on the internet.

    Volume sales. Wholesale sales increase has lead to increased buying power, resulting in the power to negotiate with suppliers to bring the customer the very best price and service.

    Experience. We know what the customer wants and we do it!

    You cant go wrong with choosing Double Glazing on the Web as you, the customer comes first. Tailor-made packages and prices will be put together to suit all shapes, designs and sizes of homes.

    Energy Rates Double Glazed Windows

    June 21st, 2010

    Gone are the days when your windows should be fogged up, covered in condensation and either letting in a draft or letting out precious heating.

    A professionally installed window will improve the thermal efficiency of your home. A new technology called ‘ warm edge spacer bar’ allows the windows to have less cold spots around the edge of the glass units, reducing condensation. This new technology used by Double Glazing On The Web will reduce your carbon footprint and save you money.

    Double Glazing On The Web windows all come as standard to the C-rated measure. The C-rated windows combine not only environmental benefits and value for money but also saving you money in the future. For further information on how you can lower your carbon footprint, save money on your energy bills and double glaze your windows contact Double Glazing On The Web by calling, going in to the show rooms or leaving an online enquiry.