Nottingham Handyman: What do I need to know about double glazing?Modifying your property by fitting double glazing can be a great investment. Whether youre looking to make your home more modern, reduce its carbon footprint or save money opting for double paned glass in your windows or doors can help achieve all this and more.Many buildings now feature double glazing. Its become standard across newer homes while many older properties have been fitted with the measure, which can help keep in heat and reduce the noise from outside.The measure is commonly used in windows and also increasingly in fittings such as UPVC doors and conservatories. If youve been looking for a project on which to spend some of your savings, double glazing is a fantastic home improvement.Windows and other elements utilising the feature have two panes of glass with a space in between. This helps to trap heat and insulate against noise ideal if you live near a busy road or school.And while being useful, the fittings can also make your property more attractive as they are available in a range of styles. If youre looking to unify the decor of your home, its possible to find a door to match your windows, so they really are an investment in many terms.Perhaps you want to make your home more comfortable, or plan to sell. Either way, double glazing can be effective. In the same way, adding the feature to a building you want to put on the rental market is a wise move, making it more attractive to potential tenants and possibly meaning you can ask for more in rent payments than if you were to keep old-fashioned, single pane alternatives.If youre looking to stay in the building, youll find double glazing beneficial when it comes to making savings on energy bills.