Archive for May, 2012

How to Buy Double Glazing

If you are considering double glazing on the Wirral and are wondering how much money you will save, a good figure is that, on a three bedroom house, you would save £135 each year on heating bills, and720kg of carbon dioxide emissions.

If there is a reason why you can’t have double glazing, for example if yours is a listed property, one alternative is secondary glazing, which works with the fitting of a second layer of glass inside your existing window. This will still save you up to £85 a year and 460kg of CO².

In England and Wales building regulations must be followed. These state that all new and replacement windows must comply with a certain level of energy efficiency. In practice, this means double glazing.

You must get a certificate to show your windows meet the relevant standards, either from an approved installer or by getting a local authority to check the work. This is especially important if you are considering selling your home.

Finally, when buying double glazing, you have the right to expect the work to be done with “reasonable care and skill”, with materials of “satisfactory quality”

and “fit for purpose.” The product should also be delivered “as described.”

If you’re looking specifically for double glazing in Chester, or double glazing Wirral, Bebingtons Glass and Glazing can help. We are proud of the quality of our service and products, whether you are after double glazing or conservatories Wirral residents will love.

Visit our website and get a free quite today.

Conservatories can be a savvy investment

There’s nothing better on a sunny morning or afternoon that sitting in a warm and bright conservatory. These airy spaces can help you to feel connected with your garden and at one with the environment around you.

Meanwhile, there’s another reason to consider getting conservatories in Merseyside, Wirral and elsewhere and that’s money. By investing in these extensions, you might well boost your finances.

A shrewd move

According to an HSBC Home Improvement Survey, these home alterations have seen a rise in terms of the returns they bring. It claimed that a new conservatory now adds an average of £9,420 to an abode’s value. This is up by 14 per cent compared with last year.

Indeed, these glazed additions to properties were the only home alteration that saw such an increase, the firm suggested. HSBC went on to warn that traditional changes such as replacing carpets and repainting rooms may no longer result in the monetary gains they once did.

Responding to the findings, head of mortgages at the bank Peter Dockar said that people should plan home improvement projects carefully and consider the financial impact they will have. He remarked: “Those which enhance quality of life while retaining broad appeal should be favoured over more individually-styled alterations.”

Choosing the perfect conservatory for you

If you decide to go ahead and get a new conservatory, you’ll have to choose the style you want. Here at Bebington Glass we offer a range of options. For example, you might opt to go for a Victorian creation. This is the most recognisable style, with its segmented front and gently sloping roof facets.

Edwardian is another popular design. This has a symmetrically designed square front that maximises the available living space.

Meanwhile, a third option is the garden room. This suits most homes and, because it’s simple to erect and position, it’s one of the most affordable versions.

A provider you can trust

Agreeing to have any significant work done to your home can be a little daunting. After all, your domestic space might be precious to you and so you no doubt want to protect it and ensure it continues to look its best.

So, when you’re on the hunt for providers of conservatories, it’s crucial you select firms that are capable of offering the necessary high standard of workmanship and products.

We’ve been in business since 1978 and have plenty of experience. Meanwhile, all our staff are employed directly by us, meaning we don’t rely on subcontractors or temporary staff. Also, we offer the very highest quality conservatories that are adapted to perfectly suit our customers’ individual requirements.

Find out more

If you’re keen to discover more about how we operate and about the kind of conservatories we offer, as well as our double glazing in Chester, roofing in Liverpool and so on, just take a look around our website or get in touch with our friendly and professional team.

You might be relieved to note that we don’t employ sales staff who are motivated by earning commission and our personnel have all the experience and knowledge required.

Sources: http://www.directline.com/news/2012/article313.htm

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/cashpoint/view/245108/Cost-of-DIY-goes-throught-roof/

http://www.bebingtonglass.co.uk/about-us/

http://www.bebingtonglass.co.uk/products/conservatories/