DIY Double Glazing « Cheap Double Glazing

The words 'cheap double glazing' often conjure up horrible images of white PVC windows and poorly fitting doors, not to mention the dodgy sales people who peddle these wares.

One of the ways that people save money on the cost of having double glazing installed is to do it yourself (DIY) but this isn’t for the faint hearted. Installing double glazing is a bit of an art form so should only be attempted if you are pretty handy with tools and ideally have some experience fitting windows in the past.

There are some definite advantages of DIY double glazing such as:

Cost – Although the double glazed units are still quite expensive you will save money by not having to pay for a installer to come to your home to fit the units.

No Salesmen! – One of the most annoying aspects of buying double glazing is the constant pressure from double glazing companies to buy their products. You cut these companies out completely by going directly to the supplier which removes a lot of the pain and aggravation from the buying process

DIY Double glazing is not quite as simple as it may sound at first. Double glazing companies tend to be very experienced in installing double glazing so can make sure that your windows comply with all the various health and safety regulations that are now in place around the world. These companies will often guide you through the buying process helping to ensure you get exactly the type of windows that you want. If doing this along, you may not have access to all the various styles available leaving you with something that does not quite match your home.

If you do decide to go down the DIY double glazing route it’s important that you remember the following when selecting your units:

Price isn’t everything! – Some double glazing can look very cheap and nasty so it’s important that you focus on the quality as well as the price of the units.

Always get a guarantee – Some suppliers will offer a 10 or 20 year guarantee with their products which should offer some peace of mind.

Tools and fittings – Make sure that you are supplied with all the relevant fixtures and fittings with the units and that no specific tools are required.

DIY double glazing is certainly a cost affective route to double glazing your home but one that requires a great deal of skill and organisation. It still represents a big investment so it may be best to leave it to the professionals.

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