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3 good reasons to choose UPVC windows: security, durability and low maintenance.

If you are looking for a good reason to choose UPVC over wooden frames then security could be a deciding factor. Add to that the fact that UPVC windows are a lot less maintenance than other frames, requiring only the occasional wipe down with a standard detergent. Finally, wherever you live in the country, UPVC windows are considerably more durable when it comes to withstanding the elements and bearing up against the harsh UK weather.

I could go on to mention energy efficiency, cost, ease of installation, noise reduction … but if you’re only looking for 3 reasons, security, durability and low maintenance are very good places to start. Find out more about UPVC windows on the Double Glazing on the Web website.

It seems Christmas brings out the best and worst in us.  Unfortunately while we are in the mood for giving and receiving, some people are in the mood for taking so be sure that your doors are fitted with decent locks.  It pays to be security conscious at this time of year, all those presents under the tree can often prove just too tempting to the criminally minded.

Visiting family this Christmas?  Remember an unoccupied home at this time of year is highly attractive to burglars.  Think how you would get into your house if you were locked out?  If you have any doubt about the security of your home it maybe time to consider new door locks.  Ensure you have strong locks to your doors and windows and make sure you use the locks you have!  Choose the right lock for the type of doors and windows in your home.  With various door locking mechanisms to choose from, make sure you explain your requirements thoroughly when making enquiries.

Tip: When you’ve had new door locks fitted for additional security….don’t be a plonker and hide your new keys under the mat; this is the first place a burglar will look!  Large ornamental objects surrounding the door like rocks, flower pots and door ledges are also a very obvious.  If you must put a spare key outdoors, find a place away from the actual door!

Windows are one of those things we take for granted – will I do at least, but then I took central heating for granted until my boiler packed up! If your windows are in a poor state of repair, especially at this time of the year, whether they are double glazed or wooden frames, they will be leaking considerable heat from your property. This in turn directly impacts on the bottom-line of your heating bills. Not only that, but they can also be a security risk and an easy target for burglars.

If you are unlucky enough during the credit crunch to be in the market for replacement doors or windows, then at least you can be consoled that after the initial outlay, in the longer term your new windows and doors will be saving you money, saving the environment and securing your property.

Apparently police have the authority to try the doors of private properties without warning in an attempt to remind people of the need to be security conscious. Over the years various initiatives have been run by local police forces with surprising results.

Unless you live in a remote corner of the country or have a pack of very large dogs, most people nowadays lock their doors as a matter of routine. However  in a recent operation conducted in Liverpool, out of 3,500 doors checked by police, 66 were unlocked. A further 14 had large ground floor windows open.

Obviously self-locking Yale fitted doors bypass human error, but the popular uPVC doors with handles have to be locked from the inside.

Sadly we no longer live in an era when we can leave our doors unlocked uncase the neighbour’s pop round or the kids are out playing. Make sure both your front and back doors are solid or uPVC with Yale or upgraded locks and if they do have glass panels, make sure they are double glazed and for securities sake remember to lock your doors them at all times!