Keeping noise at bay with double glazing

Timber houses may be more in need of sound proofing, one commentator has claimed, which could see people living in such homes looking to purchase double glazing.

Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine, explains sound-proofing is "particularly pertinent" in Scotland, because of the wide use of timber frames for building homes.

"Acoustic problems have been always associated more with timber frame house than they have with traditional masonry houses. That's something that the timber frame industry has been addressing over the past few years," he adds.

Mr Orme went on to explain that with self-builds, it is also important to make sure the property is insulated acoustically as the quality of housing is becoming increasingly important to Britons.

Such comments could inspire people to invest in double glazing.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, such glass has multiple benefits - it can reduce the amount of heat lost through windows by as much as half, keep out any unwanted external noise and lower the build up of condensation.

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Posted by Alice Cox