Double glazing in Waltham Abbey

The housing in Waltham Abbey is largely period town-centre houses, interwar semis and post-war estates. In conservation areas, slim double glazed units can sometimes be fitted into traditional-style frames, but check with the council first, as listed buildings usually need consent.

Original 1930s leaded lights can be replicated within double glazed units, so you keep the decorative pattern while gaining modern insulation and quieter rooms. In homes built from the 1980s onwards, misted or blown double glazed units are common, and replacing just the glass often restores performance without new frames.

Period properties in the centre need windows designed to suit their age, while homes near the motorway often benefit from acoustic glazing. Narrow streets in the old town can make van access tricky, so we check this at the survey. Our Edmonton factory is about 5.6 miles away, a short drive across the Lee Valley.

Double glazing uses two panes of glass with a sealed, insulating gap between them, cutting heat loss, draughts and condensation compared with single glazing. We fit it in new windows and doors or as replacement sealed units, suiting almost every home, from older properties still single glazed to houses with failed units.

• Warmer rooms and lower heat loss
• Less condensation on the glass
• Quieter rooms than single glazing

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