Can double glaze slash windows increase the value of your home?

With the economy still in such a dire state and most of us struggling to pay the bills, you may be wondering if it is really worth having box sash windows installed in your home. Certainly you want something of a high quality and that looks attractive but with money so tight, is it worth it investing in double glazed slash windows? Well the answer is most probably, “yes.”

Property experts having double glazed windows installed is hugely beneficial to the home and will appeal to a lot of buyers. This will in turn add some value and appeal to the property as the buyer will not have to make any changes to the double glazed sash windows that make the property more valuable as it is more sellable.

So why are more people attracted by having double glazing installed in their sash windows when there are loads of other options to choose from?

• Double glazing is, as most of us know, two panes of glass separated by a small space. It is this vacuum that makes these windows so appealing as heat can be trapped within it, insulating the home and preventing less heat from escaping out through the glass. With such importance being placed on making our homes more environmentally friendly, having these windows will mean you use less fuel to heat the home and any heat you do emit will be used more efficiently.
• In noisy, built-up areas, double glazing is often considered to be necessary as it helps block out any noise and helps those living in the property get on with their lives without being disrupted by the road works or busy road outside.
• If you and your family are concerned about security, double glazed windows also have an added safety feature. This glass is a lot more difficult to break than traditional single pane glass, so this may prevent would-be burglars from breaking into your home.