Composite doors news - Britons 'choose warmth over history'

While historic older properties may be pretty to look at, planning restrictions meaning insulating fixtures such as double glazing or composite doors ( http://www.force8.co.uk/ ) frequently cannot be added means many people prefer newer homes, it has been claimed.

Natalie Gameson, in an article for the Daily Mail, says having to spend the winter in a poorly insulated Victorian property put her off period properties.

She added the front doors of the flat created a "permanent draught", while it was difficult to warm the open plan kitchen and living area due to the single glazed windows ( http://www.force8.co.uk/index.php ).

Ms Gameson spoke to Channel 4 Property Ladder presenter Sarah Beeny, who urged buyers to look out for homes where there was double glazing and the internal doors had been sealed - which she said was a "must" for keeping warm.

Meanwhile, Pete Wesley, director of the homeowner energy saving advice service The Eco Partnership, said: "Single glazing is a contributory factor in making the highs and lows of temperature exacerbate the issue [of poor ventilation]."

Homeowners who wish to stay warm, while also invoking a sense of history and style with their property fixtures may wish to visit North West double glazing ( http://www.force8.co.uk/index.php ) supplier Force 8.

Here they can browse a range of arch windows ( http://www.force8.co.uk/arch-windows.php ) and arched doors, all of which are fully double glazed, without compromising on style.

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Written by Alison Goldman