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National Window Scrappage Scheme – Will It Save the Planet
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The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has recently petitioned the government to introduce a National Window Scrappage Scheme. Under the proposed scheme it is hoped that householders will be encouraged to scrap their old poorly insulated windows in return for a £1,000 grant towards the installation costs of new, professionally installed, energy efficient ones. Consumer benefits would include the £1000 saving, a domestic cosmetic facelift, lower fuel bills and more energy efficient homes.
So could uPVC windows and doors be the answer to saving the planet?
No doubt any upturn in sales would trigger questions about the disposal of old PVC windows and doors in an environmentally responsible way. Despite the fact that it is often said that PVC is…
The Window Scrappage Scheme is designed to save you money
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How can a window actually save you money? Because they help you save energy and reduce the fuel bills in your home!
As fuel costs continue to be high and we become more concerned about the environment, it is important that you focus on how energy efficient your home is.
Energy Saving Trust research reveals that almost half the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions come from energy we use every day. In 2005 alone, total UK CO2 emissions were almost 554 million tonnes. 27% (153 million tonnes) of those emissions came from the energy we use to heat, light and power our homes, contributing to climate changes.
But saving energy will not only help the environment in the long term. It…
Double Glazing Helps Homeowners To Fight The Recession
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Thanks to the current economic climate homeowners are looking for more ways to make their homes more energy efficient. By improving the energy efficiency of their homes they are able to cut the costs of their gas and electricity bills considerably.
With the ever rising cost of gas and electricity and more people than ever struggling to pay their bills due to the recession homeowners are looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of their homes with double glazing.
We have all known the benefits of double glazing for some time now but it seems that it is the recession which is kicking people into action and improving the efficiency of their homes.
Research has shown that customers are…
Conservatory Outlet Supports The Windows Scrappage Scheme
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Conservatory Outlet are fully supporting The Glass & Glazing Federations (GGF) petition to lobby the government to introduce a windows scrappage scheme. The scheme aims to encourage householders to scrap their old poorly insulated windows in return for a grant for £1000 from the government towards the installation of new energy efficient windows. The ePetition is set up on the Prime Ministers Official website www.number10.gov.uk and you can sign the petition for the windows scrappage scheme at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/windowscrappage/.
In an effort to combat global warming the UK government has set a target of reducing CO2 levels by 30% by 2030. The Windows Scrappage Scheme would help the government meet these targets by acting as an incentive for UK households to…
Find the Answers to Questions about UPVC Conservatories, UPVC Windows and UPVC Doors
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Adding uPVC conservatories, uPVC windows and uPVC doors to your home is a very popular way of improving your home. In the current economic climate more and more people are choosing to stay put and improve their current home rather than moving house. However, people are aware of falling house prices they are conscious that any improvements they make to their homes need to maximise the value of their property. Adding a uPVC conservatory, uPVC windows and uPVC doors is a great way to not only improve your property for whilst you live their but also to add value to the property.
However, when buying new uPVC windows, uPVC doors or uPVC conservatories there are often lots of questions you…
