Windows 'can create a welcoming atmosphere'

The style of windows can set the tone for a property, it has been suggested An expert has claimed that windows can define the mood or style of a home.Consumers should not underestimate the impact that the right windows can have on a home, an expert has suggested.

According to Jimmy Lee Shreeve of the Independent, double glazing and other frames can play a major part in defining the atmosphere of the entire property, whether they are "dilapidated" or "tastefully painted".

However, he added in the article that those looking to gain a quote for either timber or uPVC windows should bear several issues in mind, such as ensuring that the new products are thermal efficient and have a low U value.

Steve Hill, managing director of joinery firm Birch Stone, told the newspaper that people should also consider windows filled with argon gas.

He claimed such products can "bring an 80 per cent increase in energy savings compared to single glazing, and a 45 per cent saving against ordinary double glazing."

Recent figures from HSBC suggested that new windows can add an average of £4,423 onto the price of a property. ADNFCR-2394-ID-19171378-ADNFCR

Article Added: 15/05/2009 11:29:16

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