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Even with modern innovations in window technology, condensation continues to be a problem in homes across the country. The mild and humid climate we have here in the UK can often make condensation appear inevitable and can cause some worry when those little droplets start appearing on the windows regularly.

Condensation happens when the water vapours in the air come into contact with a lower temperature surface and leave droplets of water on the surface behind. Single glazed windows are the most prone to condensation as they don’t retain heat well, often becoming as cold as the air temperature outside. Problems can arise down the line as excessive condensation can lead to build-ups of black mould, which can harm the house’s occupant.

Double glazed and secondary glazed windows offer higher protection levels from condensation than single glazing but do so in different ways. A double glazed window has two panes of glass with a space between them. This space can be a vacuum or filled with a gas such as Argon. This space stops heat transfer between the two panes of glass from your house to the outside. On the other hand, secondary glazing involves installing a layer of glass on the inside of a single glazed window. The glass layer protects against the cold and keeps the heat from coming directly into contact with the pane of glass touching the cold air outside.

Both double glazing and secondary glazing offer adequate protection from condensation but determining which is better can be tricky.

Double Glazed Windows and Condensation Prevention

Double glazed windows tend to be considered the best option for insulating heat in your home. Most can cut down heat loss by 40-50%, with some even reaching as high as 65% if the gap between the two panes is filled with a thermally insulating gas. The resulting temperature of the inner pane compared to the outer pane is much higher. As a result, the water vapour in your house is not likely to deposit onto the inner pane of the window because the surface temperature is not lower than the air in your home. Compared to a single glazed window, the single pane is in contact with both the cold air outside and the warm air in your home. Any water vapour in the air in your home will come into contact with the cold surface of the single pane of glass and will deposit droplets through condensation. Therefore, water droplets are less likely to appear by having a warmer inner pane.

However, there are several key issues with double glazing that can make it an invalid option for preventing condensation. Firstly, if you don’t already have double glazed windows in your building, it can be incredibly difficult to have them installed as they require an entirely new unit to be built to house them. Furthermore, this can be a costly process that can take some time, especially if the occupant has to acquire certain permissions to change certain property elements. Finally, condensation can still occur on double glazed windows if poorly ventilated the building. Humans (and pets!) breathe out moisture throughout the day, and in spaces with little ventilation, particularly smaller ones, windows can appear to be steaming up. Water droplets can form from this steam, and condensation is happening regardless of how warm it is within the building.

Secondary Glazed Windows and Preventing Condensation

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Secondary glazing goes a long way to answering these key issues. As a fitting rather than a new installation, secondary glazing allows the occupant to retain the aesthetic of their home and not have to acquire permissions if their home requires it. In addition, secondary glazing can be fitted quickly and easily, circumventing the practical issues of installing double glazing cost-effectively. Secondary glazing provides adequate heat insulation for homes with single glazed windows installed. However, the main benefit of secondary glazing compared to double glazing is the level of ventilation for the property that isn’t achievable through double glazing. Ventilation is one of the most effective ways of preventing condensation because it allows the water vapour in the building to disperse outside. We are all breathing moisture into the air, and it helps to give that moisture somewhere to go instead of becoming trapped in the property with us.

Whilst double-glazing does cut down heat loss significantly, its lack of ventilation can hinder it from preventing condensation. As a cheaper and often more practical alternative, secondary glazing offers good levels of insulation, coupled with good levels of ventilation that go a long way to preventing condensation. Therefore, whilst both types of windows are excellent at reducing and preventing condensation, secondary glazing tends to win out when comparing the two.

If you’re interested in Oakland Home Improvements secondary glazing you can get in touch with our online form or you can check our double glazing quote engine and see how much your new window could cost today.

Double Glazing Ongar

Double Glazing Ongar

Are you in desperate need of new double glazing for your Ongar home? Would you prefer an honest and family run double glazing company to carry out your home improvements? Look no further than Oakland Home Improvements to find the perfect windows and doors for your Ongar home. Our double glazing is designed to offer you the very best in security, thermal efficiency and durability.

We are a highly skilled and professional team that provides outstanding product ranges and installation services. With 30 years of experience in the double glazing industry, Oakland Home Improvements has developed a reputation in Ongar for high quality goods at competitive prices.

Read on to find out more about our incredible range of double glazing in Ongar, and the features and benefits it will bring to your home.

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Thermally Efficient Double Glazing in Ongar

At Oakland Home Improvements we fabricate our double glazing using incredible Eurocell uPVC profiles, to provide amazing thermal performance for your Ongar home. A thermally efficient home carries with it several benefits.

An incredible 10% to 20% of a home’s heat loss comes due to thermally inefficient windows and doors. Our double glazing is designed to trap warm air between the two glass panes while preventing cold air from getting into your Ongar home.

Our double glazing is likely to save you a considerable amount of money long-term as while you are warm and comfortable with your new, energy efficient windows and doors, there is no need to rely as heavily on your home’s central heating system. Ultimately this means that you will begin to see significant savings on your energy bill almost immediately.

A thermally efficient home is also a more eco-friendly home too, as while you will not be using your heating as often, your home’s carbon emissions will also start to decrease. In addition to this, uPVC is a widely recyclable material, which means that our practices are highly environmentally sustainable. At Oakland Home Improvements, our double glazing is as great for the environment as well as your wallet.

Double Glazing For Optimal Security

When looking for perfect double glazing for your Ongar home, one of the key areas you must consider is security. We as a reputable home improvement company, consider it our responsibility to provide you with windows and doors that are capable of the highest standards of security.

We use naturally sturdy uPVC profiles from Eurocell to ensure that your frames are appropriately resilient against physical attacks. Then we implement further security measures to ensure that your double glazing offers comprehensive home protection.

We use internally beaded glass to make sure that a potential burglar will not be able to remove the glass from the outside. Seeing as this is a relatively common way for intruders to break into a home, our internal beading acts as a great deterrent.

We then fit our products with incredible hook-shaped locks, which we embed into the frames of our windows and doors. Locking systems are encased inside the uPVC making it incredibly difficult for a burglar to tamper with them as they are unreachable when the door or window is shut.

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Durable and Low Maintenance Double Glazing

We pride ourselves on offering double glazing that is innately low maintenance. To keep your frames looking and performing at their best, all we recommend is washing them down occasionally with warm soapy water. Your new uPVC windows and doors will be completely scratch proof and will never require painting.

Double Glazing Prices in Ongar

If you would like a free and instant quote for our double glazing, with no obligation to buy, please use our online quoting engine. Requesting your quote couldn’t be easier, and we will have it ready for you within minutes. Get your bespoke, competitively priced quote with Oakland today!

On the other hand, if you would like to get in touch with one of our friendly and helpful team, please use our online contact form. Our team will be on hand to answer your queries, discuss your home improvements and provide you with any information you may need about our range of products. At Oakland we are even able to talk you through the whole installation process and provide you with estimated times of completion.

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Unrivalled Double Glazed Windows in Essex

When you want to replace your double glazed windows in Essex, you need to have access to plenty of choice to ensure that your property achieves its full potential.

There are so many options available when you choose Oakland for your Essex home improvements, you are sure to find the ideal style and material to complement your home.

Our double glazed windows are exceptional, so we have written this handy guide to windows in Essex to help you discover the superb options available for your home improvements. Read on to find out more!

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Stunning Double Glazed Windows – The uPVC Option

uPVC windows are a fantastic choice for cost effective double glazing in Essex. They are superb for energy efficiency, and the windows that we offer at Oakland are in fact exceptional for thermal performance, as they come with excellent Windows Energy Ratings.

You can even opt for superior energy efficiency, by opting for our thermal inserts.

Whether you stay with the standard performance or opt for the enhancements, you can be sure that your home will be warm and cosy no matter how cold it is outside.

When it comes to security, our uPVC windows are fantastic, protecting your home against even the most determined potential intruders. They come with a range of innovative security features and high performance locking systems, which can even be upgraded if you wish.

One of the benefits of double glazed windows from this range, is the superb variety of colour finishes and woodgrain foils that you can choose from to enhance the style of your Essex home. These exceptional windows can be styled to suit your tastes and even come in a range of designs to complement your home:

uPVC Casement Windows

Simple and elegant, uPVC casement windows are ideal for any home in Essex, as they can be adapted to blend in with any aged property. Casement windows are versatile and functional, offering a lovely finish to your home improvements.

uPVC Sliding Sash Windows

Our stunning sliding sash windows are a brilliant option for when period features are a primary consideration for your double glazing. These wonderful double glazed windows have the looks of the 19th Century combined with the technology of the modern day.

uPVC Tilt and Turn Windows

For ultimate practicality combined with a clean and fresh design, our tilt and turn windows are a brilliant choice. Ideal for hard to access areas, these windows provide incredible safety and functionality that no other option can match.

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Aluminium Double Glazed Windows in Essex

Our aluminium windows are manufactured by the industry leading specialists Smarts. This ensures that when you opt for these incredible windows, you will benefit from the very best there is available in performance and style.

Our aluminium windows are unsurpassed when it comes to security, being constructed from high grade aluminium, they are almost impossible to break, and this is coupled with state of the art locks and security features to keep your home and family safe.

They have a superbly energy efficient construction that uses the latest innovations in double glazed window design to ensure that your home is kept warm no matter how bitter the winter gets.

In addition to all this, aluminium windows are the most fantastic choice for tailored options. You can choose from an extensive variety of colour finishes, that offers almost every colour imaginable for your new double glazed windows, ideal for reflecting your personality and enhancing the style of your Essex home.

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Double Glazed Windows in Essex – Wooden Windows

For the most authentic traditional double glazed windows, our wooden windows are superb. Bespoke to you, each window is hand finished by local joiners to ensure it achieves the very highest standards.

Our quality timber windows are much sought after, as they are high performance, able to achieve impressive energy efficiency standards as well as being fantastically secure. As with all our double glazed windows, they are fitted with the high security locking systems to ensure complete home protection. The timber frames are superb for insulation, keeping your home warm.

With our timber double glazed windows, you will benefit from style that is completely tailored to you. Every detail is considered and designed to your specifications, making these premium windows the very best option to complement your property and your enhance its character.

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Talk to Us About Your Double Glazed Windows in Essex

We are here to help you find the perfect double glazed windows for your Essex home improvements. Our experts are on hand to answer any questions that you may have and to give you advice and guidance on the best windows for your home.

Get in touch and see how Oakland can enhance your Essexproperty with replacement double glazed windows.

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uPVC Windows – The Perfect Essex Home Improvements

uPVC windows make perfect Essex home improvements. They not only enhance the beauty of your property, but they are also fantastic for providing improved performance.

Are your uPVC windows tired and dated? Do you have inefficient timber windows? New uPVC windows could be the best option for upgrading your home, making it look better, more efficient and providing superb security.

Here at Oakland Home Improvements, we install stunning, high performance uPVC windows throughout Essex. Our installation team are superbly experienced, ensuring that your windows are fitted to the highest standards. In addition to this, our customer service is second to none, as ensuring our customers are happy is our priority.

Our blog is here to tell you about the features and benefits of new uPVC windows for your Essex home, so read on to see what we can offer you!

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Cost-Effective uPVC windows

One of the major benefits of uPVC windows is that they provide your Surrey home with long term value for money. Our uPVC windows are incredibly energy efficient, which ensures your home stays warm on even the coldest of days.

With uPVC windows from Oakland Home Improvements, you will experience a warmer home and heating that lasts longer, which means you will need to use less heating to maintain a comfortable environment. Of course, this will result in your energy bills being lowered.

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Exceptional Security with Our uPVC Windows in Essex

Security is a vital consideration when choosing any home improvements in Essex. With our uPVC windows, you can be confident that your home is fully protected.

Our uPVC windows are internally beaded which means that the glazing cannot be removed from the outside. This makes entry for potential intruders almost impossible, keeping you and your family safe.

In addition to this, our uPVC windows are fitted with specifically designed locks, such as our hook locks, which creates a window that is impressively secure. These locks work to stop the windows being opened from the outside so you get great home protection.

With uPVC windows from Oakland Home Improvements, your Essex property and family will be fully protected.

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Highly Durable uPVC Windows

Our uPVC windows are a highly durable option for your Essex home. They are crafted from the finest uPVC to ensure they offer long term service, and the mechanics of our windows are manufactured to be robust.

Your new uPVC windows will provide your home with many years of operation with only the most simple maintenance. All you will ever need to do is keep them clean to ensure they look and perform to their best ability.

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uPVC Window Styles for Your Essex Home

uPVC windows are available in a range of styles, and we offer a selection that has been chosen to perfectly complement Essex homes.

Our uPVC windows can be tailored to suit your property with a range of finishes as well as accessories, such as Georgian bars. You will be able to create the perfect design to enhance the beauty of your Essex property and make it truly your own.

Our range of uPVC windows includes:

uPVC Casement Windows

Ideal for any style of Essex home, uPVC casement windows are timeless and sophisticated.

They have a stylish yet minimalist aesthetic that makes them incredibly sought after and enables them to suit all types of property.

uPVC Sliding Sash Windows

Our stunning uPVC sliding sash windows are a beautiful option to enhance the character and charm of period homes, or even create a traditional appearance for modern properties.

They are an authentic choice based on 19th Century design, yet they offer all the benefits of modern technology and innovation for your Essex home.

uPVC Tilt and Turn Windows

For practicality and function, our uPVC tilt and turn windows are second to none.

They provide safe ventilation, easy access for maintenance and can even act as an emergency exit. All this comes with a lovely style that provides superb views and exceptional simplicity for your Essex home.

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Ready for New uPVC Windows in Essex?

Our uPVC windows are exceptional, and they come with Oakland Home Improvements’ personal and highly regarded customer service.

You can find out more about any of our uPVC windows in Essex from our friendly team. We are here to help you find the right match for your Essex home improvements, so please do get in touch.

If you are fairly certain of which uPVC windows will be right for you, we have an online window designer where you can pick and choose from the options available to create uPVC windows that perfectly meet your needs. Our system will then provide you with a unique price for your Essex uPVC windows.

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Find the Perfect Double Glazed Windows for Your Chelmsford Home

Here at Oakland Windows, we know that no two properties and no two homeowners in Chelmsford are the same, which is why we supply and install a wide range of double glazed windows.

In our range of double glazed windows, you are sure to find the perfect match for your Chelmsford home, whether you prefer uPVC, aluminium or even timber.

Every double glazed window we offer is manufactured to the very highest standards, ensuring that you get superb quality and performance.

Read on to find out more about our brilliant range of double glazed windows in Chelmsford.

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uPVC Windows

Our uPVC windows are one of the most popular options in our double glazed windows range. Many Chelmsford homeowners like the slim profiles, tailored finishes and exceptional all round performance that uPVC windows offer.

uPVC windows provide outstanding thermal performance, keeping your home warm on even the coldest of days. Our range of these double glazed windows are constructed with a multi-chambered profile and brush seals to ensure maximum insulation and draught exclusion.

Our fantastic uPVC windows are also incredibly secure. Each double glazed window is internally beaded to ensure that the panes of glass cannot be removed from the outside. They are also fitted with reinforced hardware and high security locks to maximise their home protection.

When it comes to design, our uPVC windows are a superb choice, as not only are there a selection of styles, but each one can be tailored with natural looking colour finishes and beautiful decorative glazing to give a truly unique look for your Chelmsford home.

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uPVC Casement Windows

Our uPVC casement windows provide a classical appearance that has been popular with homeowners for hundreds of years.

This streamlined double glazed window will enhance both traditional homes and contemporary architecture, making them a versatile choice.

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uPVC Sliding Sash Windows

For period homes, or newer homes looking for superior character, our uPVC sliding sash windows are ideal.

They offer authentic traditional style that has been brought right up to date with all the very latest double glazing innovations.

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uPVC Tilt & Turn Windows

When you are in need of practical double glazed windows that also offers a stylish look for your Chelmsford home, then our uPVC tilt and turn windows are the perfect solution.

Designed to be multi-functional, they are a brilliant choice for hard to reach areas in your home.

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Wooden Windows in Chelmsford

For superbly traditional double glazed windows, our high quality wooden windows are the best option for your Chelmsford home. Each one is constructed at a local joinery to the very highest standards, and these wonderful windows are a cut above older timber designs.

Our wooden windows are fantastically insulating, using the inherent thermal performance of the timber combined with the brilliant double glazing, they outstrip old timber windows.

Each one is meticulously finished to ensure maximum durability combined with minimal maintenance requirements. This ensures that there will be no need for constant, time consuming upkeep for your new wooden windows.

Our timber windows are also completely tailored to your tastes. You can choose from traditional stains to bring out the natural beauty of the wood, or we also offer a range of RAL colours, enabling you to match your new double glazed windows to your Chelmsford home and surroundings.

Choosing our timber windows for your double glazing means that you are buying local products from a local supplier, a great feature of these wooden windows.

 

Aluminium Windows

No range of double glazed windows would be complete without the fantastic style and durability of aluminium windows. Our Chelmsford customers love our stylish and fresh aluminium windows which will enhance any home with a modern and sleek appearance.

We work with Smart Architectural Aluminium to provide aluminium windows in Chelmsford that achieve the very highest standards.

From the high grade aluminium used in their construction to the superior locking systems fitted as standard, these double glazed windows offer Chelmsford customers exceptional security.

They are also fantastically versatile, designed to suit any Chelmsford home. The Smart range of aluminium windows is available in a variety of styles, all of which can be finished in one of over 200 colour choices.

With our aluminium windows, you are choosing high quality, low maintenance and long lasting double glazed windows for your Chelmsford home.

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Double Glazed Window Prices Chelmsford

If you would like more information on any of our double glazed windows in Chelmsford, please do get in touch. We have a friendly team of advisors who are happy to answer any questions you may have about our double glazed windows as well as provide you with expert advice and guidance to help you choose the best replacement double glazing for your Chelmsford home.

We are even able to provide you with a free, tailored double glazed windows quote either online or from our team.

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Quality uPVC Windows in Braintree

You can quickly and efficiently refresh the look of your Braintree home, giving it a complete makeover, simply with new uPVC windows. Replacement double glazing for your property in Braintree needn’t be a major disruption, and could add value and enhance the beautiful appearance of your home.

Choosing new uPVC windows can be a challenge, with so many options available. Finding the right combination of looks and performance is vital. Here at Oaklands Home Improvements, we are able to help you.

We have written this handy guide to the benefits and features of uPVC windows, so that you can choose the perfect replacement double glazing for your Braintree home with confidence.

Read on to find out more about our fantastic uPVC windows.

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Create a Warmer Home

One of the major benefits of replacement double glazing is the improved thermal performance. Our uPVC windows are completely energy efficient, providing you with double glazing that will enhance your property.

Our double glazed windows are designed to minimise heat loss. They will block out cold air, meaning that you have no draughts, while trapping warm air within your property. This means that your home will stay warmer for longer, and as such, you will use less heating.

Not only is this great for your finances, as your energy bills will be lowered, but it is also brilliant for the environment, making your home a green property and improving your EPC ratings.

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Protect Your Family

When you choose new uPVC windows from our range, you are opting for highly secure double glazing. Your family and Braintree home will be protected against intruders with our quality double glazed windows.

Every window in our range is fitted with state of the art, high security locking systems, which will work to minimise break ins. These impressive locks are manufactured to the highest standards using quality materials.

Our windows are also internally beaded, which makes them even more of a challenge to burglars, as the glass can’t be removed from the outside.

Your security is important to us, we want your Braintree home to be safe, which is why our uPVC windows come with these outstanding security features.

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Styled to Suit You

Our uPVC windows can be finished in a variety of colours and foils, enabling you to create the perfect look to blend in with your home and give you a tailored finish. You can choose from a selection of tasteful looks to create the exact match for your property.

Not only that, but each window we offer comes with a vast array of decorative glazing options. You can have windows that are obscured, stained, or leaded, depending on your personal tastes. Why not contact us for more information.

The Perfect Match for Your Home

Every homeowner in Braintree has their own personal tastes and style, so we offer a range of double glazed window styles giving you the opportunity to find your perfect match.

We have given a brief summary of each one here, however, if you would like more details, please visit our uPVC windows pages.

Casement Windows

One of the most popular window styles in Braintree, the uPVC casement window offers a stylish, streamlined look. They are ideal for contemporary homes and older properties alike, as their understated design suits most styles.

They are particularly suited to early 20th Century homes, where the casement window was the most sought after design.

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Sash Windows

Designed to replicate the styles of the 19th Century, uPVC sash windows are perfect for period homes. This does not mean they can’t be installed into more modern properties, as they are also fantastic for adding character and country charm.

The Georgian design gives a traditional and complementary look to any Braintree home.

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Tilt and Turn Windows

For functionality combined with aesthetics, the uPVC tilt and turn window will answer all your needs. These double glazed windows are ideal for upper floors or high rise properties where safety and practicality are vital concerns.

They offer an easy to maintain double glazing solution that can be locked in place to provide safe ventilation.

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uPVC Window Prices Braintree

If you would like to know more about our uPVC windows in Braintree, then please contact us. We have a great team on hand who are ready to help you with all your double glazing queries. They are experts in the field, so will be able to guide you through your options, giving you informed advice.

You can also get a free uPVC windows quote in an instant! We offer online uPVC window prices in Braintree so that you can see how much our value for money double glazing is in Braintree.
Try it now for your tailored uPVC windows quote!