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Ensure your new windows save you money

 Installing high performance double glazing remains one of the most common and potentially most cost-effective home improvements carried out by property owners in the UK. However, while the TV channels and national press carry lots of advertisements for ‘A-rated' windows, few people realise that the method of installation is just as important as the way they are made.

 In fact, Government-backed research has shown that air leakage and ‘thermal bridging'arounddoor and window openings is responsible for a huge amount of the heat loss from existing properties. Thermal imaging confirms this with the perimeter to windows often glowing red on infra-red photographs.

 With customers often spending £5000-£7000 on window systems boasting Low-E glazing, special weather seals, and even triple glazing, it is common sense to ensure they are fitted correctly, rather than being "bodged" into ragged reveals with a bead of silicone to cover the gaps.

 tremco illbruck is an internationally renowned manufacturer of construction sealants and has already worked on high profile projects achieving the higher levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes, the German PassivHaus or zero heating standard, and top scoring commercial projects under BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.)

 Now homeowners can ensure that their new double glazing and doors save them money in the long term by choosing an installer that uses Tremco illbruck expanding weather-strip and sealant technology to complete the job.

 For further information on tremco illbruck, please visitwww.tremco-illbruck.co.uk.

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 With compliments:-

 Alison Relf

 Taylor Alden Ltd

 Unit 2 Temple Place

 247 The Broadway

 London, SW19 1SD

 Tel: 020 8543 3866 Fax: 020 8543 2841

e-mail: alison@tayloralden.co.uk

Editors' note

tremco illbruck encompasses four brands in the UK after a worldwide brand reorganisation - more details can be found atwww.tremco-illbruck.co.uk. The brands are TREMCO, illbruck and Nullifire for the construction business and PACTAN for the manufacturing business.