New windows and doors are essential to maintain your home’s health and give your family a warmer, cosy place to stay.
Even if you currently have double-glazed windows, their efficiency might be lacking.
Double glazing works by placing two planes of glass together. Then fill the space between them with a non-toxic gas that prevents heat escaping.
Over time this gas can leak out, especially in older window models if your home is over three decades old and has never had new windows installed.
Then it is safe to consider your windows (and doors) need an update. Poor quality windows can mean you are paying extortionate amounts for heating. They can also bring dampness into your home that, in turn, becomes a feeding ground for mould.
If you don't own your home, we will require permission from your landlord.
If you qualify, you can have brand-new windows and doors with double glazing for free. It includes the installation.
The goal is to improve the efficiency of their homes, help them reduce their utility bills so that they may have more money to spread around, and of course, improve the health of all the occupants.
These grants are provided once the need is established, but even if you apply; it could take some time, as the scheme is government funded.
The most basic requirement is that you need to be on a qualifying benefit.
