Leeds homes to get double glazing by Christmas

As part of the government's Decent Homes drive, 92 homes in Leeds are to get double glazing in time for Christmas. New kitchens, bathrooms and windows with double glazing will be installed in over 90 houses in Leeds by Christmas.

Aire Valley Homes, the arms-length management organisation which manages over 15,000 homes in south and south-east Leeds is set to complete refurbishment work on 92 homes in time for Christmas, according to the Evening Post.

Refurbishments carried out for residents on the Whinmoor housing estate also include roofing, high security doors, and measures to reduce energy wastage including a wall insulation system and UPVC double glazing.

The completion of the project will bring the properties into line with the government's decent home standard.

According to the government, in order to be decent a home should be warm, weatherproof and have reasonably modern facilities.

Double glazing helps to prevent heat loss and, according to the Energy Saving Trust, it can also save a household around £135 a year on heating bills.

Written by Liam Cass. ADNFCR-2394-ID-19444730-ADNFCR

Article Added: 05/11/2009 12:11:53

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