make sure your windows dont seal you inside ! (Double Glazing in General)

Member Name: Capri

Product:	Double Glazing in General
Date:	14/07/00 (1155 review reads)
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Advantages: Keeps heat in and draughts out.

Disadvantages: might keep you in,when you need to get out !!!

We have had all the windows and doors replaced in our house,the man that came to give us the quote was very thorough,he explained about the need to have escape routes in every room,and made sure the windows we chose were large enough and opened far enough for us to escape should the need ever arise.
I agree with owt4nowt's opinion, that you must make sure you ask the saleman about the safety aspect,and if he seems in any way hesitant,show him the front door pronto.
Every opening window you have makes the cost of the work more expensive,so the salesman might be thinking that if he keeps the price down then he might get a sale,and having less openers is a good way of cutting costs.
The opening windows must open far enough to enable you to get out of the house incase of fire...think of the largest person in your home,and make certain that the windows are adequate to allow them to escape.
Keep a length of hose pipe,long enough to reach any room from each water source, in your airing cupboard or anywhere you have space,make sure it has fittings for the taps you have upstairs though.

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