There are millions of residential and commercial buildings around the home that have significant problems with a lack of insulation in winter and coolness in summer.
Living or working in an uncomfortable environment is highly frustrating and even more so to those who are visiting these premises.
As a means of combating this annoying, on-going dilemma, many people have opted for things like oil, bar and gas heaters to get them through the often unpleasant winter months.
Not only are these forms of heating expensive, but they also put the environment at harm through excessive energy consumption.
In summer, the heat in both commercial and residential buildings can get out of control and near impossible to handle.
It's a fact that very warm temperatures decrease the amount of productivity in the workplace.
Businesses are leaping towards air conditioning units as a means of overcoming the problem.
There is certainly no suggestion that these heating and cooling methods should be disregarded,, however there is a way in which home and business owners can help reduce their reliance on these apparatuses.
Double glazed windows are the obvious option to helping to reduce our power consumption and the effect on the environment.
Double glazed windows, which combine two panes of glass, are the ultimate addition to any residential or commercial building.
There is a space in between these two panes of glass that is several millimetres wide.
Insulation is achieved as a result of the air getting trapped between both panes.
Double glazed windows are energy efficient and can help eliminate condensation.
They're also extremely resilient and designed to withstand the most harsh weather conditions.
They can also help reduce noise.
Despite the initial costs involved in having double glazed windows installed, the benefits and cost savings associated with them will ensure that you get excellent return on your investment.