The average home owner is facing considerably higher heating bills than this time last year following steep rises in energy costs.

If your household budget is already tight, it might be time to consider investing in double glazing to conserve the heat your radiators generate and lower the cost of heating your home this winter.

Basildon double glazing specialists Acorn Windows offer a vast range of windows and doors which will not only freshen up the appearance of your property they’ll also help you save money on your energy bills and eliminate unwanted draughts and noise.

Acorn Windows’ high-quality Duraflex PVC-U windows ensures heat loss is kept to a minimum with well-insulated frames, quality double-glazing, weather-tight seals and multi-chambered profiles. 

Energy-efficient windows and doors help to contain and conserve heat within your home by keeping out wind and rain, resisting condensation and allowing the natural warmth of the sun to heat your home. 

The Energy Saving Trust estimates that the average home (a three bedroom semi detached property) could save about £135 per year on energy bills by replacing all single glazed windows with energy efficient glazing.  

A spokesman for Acorn Windows said: “There are significant savings to be made by installing double glazing. Obviously, it’s like anything, if something starts to wear and fail, you can continue forking out for repairs without ever resolving the problem and in the long-term you will save much more by opting for replacement rather than continuous maintenance. 

“All our windows are C-rated for energy efficiency which is standard and offers good energy efficiency performance - however we can source A-rated products if required.”

A traffic light system is used to guide consumers as to the energy efficiency performance of a window. All windows with a rating of A – C are considered good insulators and will have a low emissivity coating added to one of the panes to reflect heat back into a room.

To assist customers on their choice of windows, Acorn Windows displays energy efficiency charts within its Basildon showroom.

If you would like more information about double glazing products from Basildon’s leading supplier, Acorn Windows, call 01268 417001 or click here to visit their website.