Double glazing 'can make old homes greener'

An increasing number of people are deciding to renovate old houses rather than buy more energy-efficient new-build properties, a claim has suggested.

The Times noted that some badly insulated homes are being given a makeover - which could include fitting double glazing - and Britons have noticed the results.

Speaking to the newspaper, Sarah Harrison, an environmental consultant, said she set out on a mission to upgrade her unmodernised Victorian semi to an energy-efficient home.

Walls were lined with wool fibre, she installed a wood-burning stove, solar panels and a rainwater-harvesting system, as well as "state-of-the-art double glazing".

Ms Harrison stated: "We turned off the heating in March and we have only needed to turn it on twice, for an hour each time, since."

Homeowners who want to lower their own heating bills may find double glazing proves to be a wise investment.

The Independent recently asserted that installing double glazing in older properties with sash windows could reduce the amount of heat that is lost from a home.

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Written by Alice Cox