Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Secrets On Why Double Glazed Wooden Sash Windows Can Increase The Value Of Your Home

By Peter Colwell


It is becoming increasingly common for people to replace their double glazed wooden sash windows with industrially manufactured plastic windows in the mistaken belief that the latter is a more economical option. Rare and little knows problems such as rotten timber, uneven window frames, accumulating rust and dust on window sills and fastenings and other such problems due to poor maintenance. Learn the reasons why double glazed wooden sash windows can increase the value of your home and property.

In a double glazed sash screen made of timber, there are 2 glass panes. Between these 2 panes, there is a space that is filled with gases like Xenon, Argon, Krypton or such other gases. Sometimes, air is also filled. This acts like a leak proof insulation material.

Then there is the aesthetic value of timber screens. They almost always give a unique and individual character to the property. This opposed to the more mass production line look portrayed by plastic window. Screens provide the flexibility to create a variety of architectural looks of old era. Furthermore, properties showing individual and unique characteristics tend to be the most sought after. With time, such houses become worthy.

Soft furnishings and window dressings can be used with the screens that further add to the uniqueness, style and appeal of the windows. This create beautiful, if not the main, focus points internally and externally. The windows do not break or damage easily.

There are many myths associated with the maintenance of timber screens. The fact that they are easy to maintain is little known. Specialist skills and knowledge is not required for general restoration or repair, but where the job is a bit more complicated it is cheap and easy to find professionals and materials. In actual fact, there is no better tip than to revamp and restore old wooden windows rather than replacing them with plastic ones.

Screens and frames generally last for a long time. But with minimal regular care and maintenance, timber screens can outlast those made from industrially synthesized materials. Not to mention the increase in value and beauty with age.

Eco friendliness is also an advantage that you can achieve from double glazed timber screens. Harmful and toxic chemicals are absent in these screens. As such they are able to support green environment. They are good for natural surroundings as well as our healthy life. Your carbon footprint decreases with their use. House is also safeguarded from heat and cold. In a way they are heat and cold proof shields. All kinds of noises and sounds are kept away from entering.

Finally, after finding all the goodness of these screens, you are sure to get them installed. If you already own them then you will definitely renovate them and maintain them properly hereafter.




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