The last two mornings have been a frosty start in Christchurch, and hence we thought it was pertinent to touch on the topic of Double Glazing, something we offer at Podocarp, but how can we make it affordable.

Retro-Fit Double Glazing your home is often something that jumps to the forefront of the mind during the Winter months, when condensation and coldness is already playing havoc within the home, but also to the health of it's occupants. It is one thing identifying how you make your home warmer and healthier, it is another thing making it affordable. So what is there out there to assist you. 

Many NZ operating banks offer a 'Warm up' loan, generally an interest fee loan over 'X' amount of years for the sole purpose of installing insulation to your home, including double glazing. Why are we telling you this? Well, you don't always know what is out there to assist you until you're told. Having had several clients who have been able to have their home retro-fitted due to this benefit, we thought it was worth a wider discussion. There are other grant & subsidy options out there, it's just knowing to look in the first instance that helps. So get searching the web.

How can Podocarp assist further? 

The Podocarp Team measure, supply & retro-fit the double glazing into your existing joinery, therefore there is no need for the making of new frames and sashes - this is not only cost effective but also environmentally friendly.

We can quote to retro-fit your whole house, however we can complete the actually process in stages to suit you, one room at a time if you wish. Consider where in the house do you spend most of the time? Have a think about the most essential rooms; Bedrooms or Childs room, maybe the lounge. Prioritise the double glazing of these area's first and then progress as the financial viability allows.

The Podo team not only retro-fit standard windows they can also; Double glaze & re-weight traditional sash windows, double glaze lead lights, repair or replace any elements of the existing joinery if required.

It is a myth that timber joinery is drafty & unsuitable for NZ climates. Of course, if the joinery is needing repairs, or is not fitting the frame correctly... However, all of this is easily remedied. Timber joinery actually offers the best thermal advantages when paired with double glazed units (yep, there is data out there to back this up!). So why not bring the character charm of your home into the modern era of warmth and comfort. Choosing High Performance Low E Double Glazing enhances thermal performance further, however we can supply & fit a range of glazing to suit you and your home needs.

We have more about the actually process of retro-fit double glazing and Q&A over on our dedicated page, so have a read here.

Otherwise just get in touch, and we can arrange to come out & conduct a site measure & provide a free quotation.