More than £13 billion will be shelled out on eco-friendly home improvements this year, according to one financial organisation.
Research by the Co-operative Bank has suggested that double glazing and high-quality insulation will be high on the lists of those wanting to boost their houses' environmental and economic credentials in the coming months.
John Barker, head of mortgages for the organisation, revealed that the average UK household is expected to spend around £551.75 on planet-friendly home improvements, illustrating that people are "starting to sit up and take notice" of the benefits of green homes.
"Houses are one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK and taking steps to improve the environmental impact of homes is something that we strongly believe should be encouraged," he added.
Mr Barker went on to point out that home improvement measures once considered rare are now entering the mainstream, including rainwater capture systems and solar panels.
Home improvements expert HomePro Money also recently acknowledged that environmental awareness and a desire to boost houses' value have kept double glazing and other energy-saving measures "top of the pile" for renovation enthusiasts in the UK.
Double glazing windows and doors can increase the value of your property, as well as svaing you money on your heating bills. Take a look at some of the Energy Efficiency-certifed windows and doors on the Safestyle website.
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