- Why should I consider getting new windows and doors?
- What is the Anglian Scrappage Scheme?
- How does Anglian’s Scrappage Scheme work?
- How much could I save by recycling my old windows and doors?
- How much gets recycled through Anglian’s scrappage scheme?
- How do I qualify for the Anglian Scrappage Scheme?
- Why should I replace my double glazing?
- Summary
- You can recycle your old windows in return for discounts on new ones
- Double glazing improves your home’s insulation, keeping you warmer
- It also helps reduce outside noise and increases your property’s value
Double glazing is a great way to improve your home’s insulation, which will help you save money on your energy bills. In fact, according to the Energy Saving Trust, the average three-bedroom home will save around £140 a year.
Double glazing costs can be high, but there are ways to reduce the overall cost. One method is to recycle your old windows, which, if you do so via Anglian Windows, could save you money on the total cost of installing double glazing.
This is worth considering if you’ve bought an old house with single glazing.
The Anglian scrappage scheme, as it’s known, offers an average subsidy based on the savings of using recycled materials. Not only is this good for your bank balance, but it’s good for the environment, too! That’s a win-win in our eyes.
Let’s examine this scheme, why it’s worth getting double glazing, how the Anglian scrappage scheme is good for the environment, and whether you can qualify for it.
Why should I consider getting new windows and doors?
Double glazing for your windows and doors is a big benefit for any type of home. By making your home more insulated, you’ll not only save on your annual energy bills but also reduce outside noise and increase security.
Double glazing is also an excellent tool for increasing a home’s efficiency, which is essential as around two-thirds of homes in the UK fail their efficiency tests. On average, homes in the UK lose roughly 25% to 30% of their heat through their windows and doors. Double glazing helps mitigate this.
It’s worth considering replacing your old windows and doors by recycling them. You’ll not only save money but also reduce the amount of waste going to landfills. Old, single-pane windows can get a new lease of life when properly recycled!
What is the Anglian Scrappage Scheme?
The Anglian Scrappage Scheme was set up to help people recycle their old windows and doors rather than just get rid of them. It’s meant to help people not only save money on new windows and doors but also reduce the environmental impact of discarding old ones.
When you use the Anglian Scrappage Scheme, you can save around £1,000 on new windows and doors. This is helpful considering the generally high costs of installing double glazing throughout your home.
How does Anglian’s Scrappage Scheme work?
When you recycle your windows and doors via the Anglian Scrappage Scheme, Anglian Windows will send a team of professionals to your home. They’ll remove your old windows and doors, ready to be correctly recycled and given a new lease of life.
The uPVC will be removed and sorted at Anglian’s recycling centre in Norwich. After being cut into shorter lengths, it’s fed through a machine and converted back into uPVC pellets. These pellets can then be melted and moulded back into new uPVC frames for new windows and doors.
This process is called co-extrusion, where the recycled uPVC becomes the core of new windows and doors. New uPVC is still required to create a new frame, but overall, this process is better for the environment because less ‘virgin’ uPVC needs to be used.
It’s a similar process for the metal and glass removed from the recycled windows and doors. Glass, for example, can be ground up and used in road surfaces. On the other hand, metal can be recycled for use repeatedly.
How much could I save by recycling my old windows and doors?
Recycling your old windows and doors and replacing them with new double glazing can, after 10 years, save you roughly £1,800 on your energy bills, according to Anglian.
The government doesn’t back the Anglian Scrappage Scheme, so it’s not tied to existing government grants. However, improving home efficiency will contribute to the UK government’s ambitions of being net-zero by 2050.
Be aware, too, that there are currently no government grants for new windows and doors, so the Anglian Scrappage Scheme is your best bet for reducing the costs of installing double glazing.
How much gets recycled through Anglian’s scrappage scheme?
Recycling your windows and doors via the Anglian Scrappage Scheme is one way to lessen your environmental impact. Anglian claims that each year, it recycles roughly:
- 108,000 windows and doors
- 1,900 tonnes of uPVC windows
- 2,268 tonnes of glass
- 282 tonnes of metal
That means fewer windows and doors with plastic frames either being burned or sent to clog up landfills.
How do I qualify for the Anglian Scrappage Scheme?
Qualifying for the scheme is relatively simple:
- Any UK homeowner qualifies for the Anglian Scrappage Scheme.
- But, you must intend to use Anglian Windows to replace old windows and doors.
- Not eligible if using another supplier.
Why should I replace my double glazing?
Upgrading older double glazed windows offers various benefits, including but not limited to:
- Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings – Replacing double glazing reduces heating bills by up to £140 per year and lowers carbon emissions.
- Improved Comfort & Home Health – New windows eliminate draughts, reduce noise, prevent mould, and cut condensation buildup.
- Increased Property Value & Security – Modern double glazing improves EPC ratings and home resale value and enhances security with multi-point locking systems.
- Durability & Aesthetic Options – New double glazing lasts 25+ years and comes in uPVC, timber, and heritage styles like sash and bay windows.
- Financial Assistance & Savings – Scrappage schemes, recycling incentives, and financing options help offset upfront costs.
Summary
- You can recycle old windows and doors via the Anglian Scrappage Scheme.
- The scheme helps you save roughly £1,000 on purchasing new windows and doors from Anglian Windows.
- If you’re a UK homeowner and plan to replace your windows and doors through Anglian Windows, you’ll qualify for the scheme.
- Recycling old windows and doors is better for the environment, as less waste goes to landfill.
- Double glazing can save you around £1,800 on your energy bills after 10 years.
