Buy glass

Is your home in need of new glazing and do you think it is important to have a well-insulated home? Then choose to invest in buying insulating glass. Buying new glass is not for nothing, it increases the value of your home and also ensures low energy bills. Curious about the options and average costs when buying glass? You can read it here.

Costs of buying glass

The costs of a glazier can be divided into two parts; the costs of installation and the costs of materials. The cost of fitting is approximately between £40 and £60 per hour. The cost of the material varies depending on the type of glass. Are you curious about the prices of the different types of glass? Below is a price indication of the most commonly chosen glass: HR++ glass, single glass and standard double glass.

Why is using a glazier the solution?

Glass measuring and buying the measured glass is tricky. Which type of glass is right for your situation and what is your exact window area anyway? Chances are you will arrive at the shop with the wrong size. To avoid these situations, it is smart to have a glazier buy the glass and install it in the window. A glazier ensures that the glass is fitted in a safe way. The glazier takes the following steps so that everything goes smoothly:

• First, the window frames are measured by the glazier and then you will receive advice on the different types of glass that can be placed in the frame.
• The glass is ordered and made to measure so that the insulation value is optimal. When the glass is ready, the glazier comes to remove the old glass, clean the frames and place the new glass in the frame.
• When installing the glass, scaffolding or other materials may have to be used. The glazier has this at his disposal.
• When the glass has been placed in the frame, the glazing beads are placed and the edges are sealed so that the glass stays in place and achieves the highest insulation value.

Tips for buying glass

It is possible that you will need different glass than your neighbour. So it is important to list all the pros and cons and make a decision from there when buying glass. To make the right choice, below are 3 tips you can take into consideration.

1. Check quality marks

Choose a glass shop that is a member of the trade association FOSAG for certainty about guarantees. You will then benefit from a 5-year guarantee scheme. After these 5 years, it can be extended for another 5 years. If a glazier is not a member of the FOSAG, always make clear agreements about the guarantee period before installation.

2. Subsidy when buying double glazing

Have you already made your choice of glass type and opted for double glazing? Then we have a good tip. When you have double glazing installed, you can apply for a subsidy from the municipality. Subsidy makes buying double glazing cheaper. Are you going to work with the glazier? This glazier will be happy to help you apply for the subsidy at your municipality.

3. Buy the best glass

There is no perfect type of glass that is best for every home. What is the best type of glass for you depends on technical issues and your needs. That is why it is useful that a glazier can provide you with the best advice such as:

• the best insulating glass for your home
• the cost of glass
• how much you can save on your energy bill with the glass
• subsidy for double glazing

Advantages of double glazing

Buying double glazing will keep a lot of heat inside, but having double glazing installed by an experienced glazier has even more advantages.

• it saves time and money;
• you get high quality through knowledge and experience;
• you get at least a 5-year guarantee on glass;
• good insulating glass reduces heating costs;
• buying double glazing gives more comfort;
• buying double glazing is good for the environment;
• buying double glazing increases the value of your house;
• you don’t have to arrange days off work.