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Embrace Winter: Creating a Warm and Inviting Space with Cozy NZ

After a lengthy and well-overdue summer in NZ, it finally feels as though we can embrace the benefits of winter without feeling dread. Winter doesn’t have to be just about bracing the cold, but embracing the season and enjoying warmth and comfort within your home. With our double glazing solutions, you can not only enhance the cosiness of your home but also enjoy increased energy efficiency and noise reduction. Below, we explore how Cozy NZ double glazing can help you prepare for winter and cr...

Breathing Easier: The Asthma-Friendly Advantages of Double Glazing in Your Home

Living with asthma is challenging, especially in environments where air quality is compromised; a reality for many cold and damp homes in New Zealand. Where possible, making changes to your home environment can significantly alleviate symptoms and improve overall quality of life. One such change is investing in double glazing for your windows. Below, we'll explore how double glazing can create an asthma-friendly home environment by enhancing air quality and reducing triggers that exacerbate symp...

Fortify Your Home: The Security Benefits of Upgrading Windows and Doors

In a world where home security is paramount, upgrading your windows and doors can be a powerful step toward fortifying your living space. Beyond aesthetic improvements, investing in high-quality materials and advanced locking systems can significantly enhance the safety and security of your home. In this blog, we'll explore the various security benefits of upgrading your windows and doors, providing you with the peace of mind that your home is well-protected.Strength in Materials: Building a Rob...

Enhanced Curb Appeal: Upgrading your doors

Your home is a reflection of your personality and style, and the doors that welcome you and your guests play a significant role in creating that first impression. Beyond aesthetics, however, investing in new doors can bring about a multitude of benefits that extend to both the functionality and overall ambiance of your living space. In this blog, we'll explore how upgrading your doors can elevate your home in various ways.The exterior of your home provides a first impression to guests, neighbour...

Embracing Comfort Year-Round: The All-Season Appeal of Double Glazing in Aotearoa

From the crisp winters to sun-soaked summers, New Zealand homeowners look to find solutions to making their homes comfortable throughout the year. Double glazing is a favourable solution, transforming homes into cosy retreats no matter the weather. Understanding Double Glazing:Double glazing involves the use of two panes of glass separated by a layer of inert gas, usually argon. This design significantly improves insulation compared to single-pane windows, offering a range of benefits for h...

The Top 9 Window Styles For Modern Homes

In the realm of modern architecture, windows play a pivotal role in defining a home's aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency. In this blog, we will explore the top nine window styles that have gained popularity in modern homes, all of which Cozy NZ can double glaze....

How to clean your double glazed windows

Double-glazed windows are a popular choice for homeowners due to their energy efficiency and noise reduction capabilities. However, to maintain their pristine appearance and maximise their benefits, regular cleaning is essential. That's why we have created a comprehensive 4-step guide on how to clean your double-glazed windows!Step 1: Gather the necessary materialsBefore you begin cleaning your double-glazed windows you want to ensure they are not in direct sunlight, this can mean choosing a clo...

Upgrade Your Windows to Double Glazing with Cozy NZ: A Four-Step Process

At Cozy NZ, we understand that upgrading your windows to double glazing can be overwhelming, which is why we have streamlined the process into four easy steps.Step One: Free Measure & Quote Our first step is to conduct a free measure & quote of your windows. This involves a discussion with our sales consultant so that they can fully understand your needs and answer any questions you may have. Afterward, we will schedule a time to travel to your home free of charge to measure your wi...

Should I upgrade my rental property to double glazing?

When owning a rental property it often pays to invest in the quality of your property, so that you can keep good tenants and charge higher rent. One of the ways you can increase the quality of your rental property is through double glazing. Below are a few reasons why this is a good investment for you:1. Retain Good TenantsOne of the primary benefits of double glazing is the increased insulation. Double glazed windows are designed to keep your house warm in summer and cooler in winter. This is a...

The five key benefits of energy efficient windows

When looking to improve your home a key concern can be energy efficiency. It can have an impact on your energy bills, home value and overall health of your family home. One of the ways you can improve energy efficiency is through double glazing. The five key benefits are as follows:1. Reduced Energy BillsThe primary benefit of replacing your single glazed windows with energy efficient double glazed windows is the positive impact it can have on your energy bill. The insulated layer in a double gl...

Understanding Your Double Glazing Options with Cozy NZ

Double glazing’s broad definition is; two panes of glass separated by a sealed pocket, typically air or gas. However within double glazing there are three installation options; retrofit double glazing, double glazed insert windows, and full replacement windows & doors. Double Glazing can create many benefits for your home such as increased warmth, reduced condensation and reduced sound transmission, however, there are different options that have an affect on the overall effectiveness,...

Cozy NZ Opens Two New Branches

Cozy NZ is a locally owned and operated double glazing solutions company with a passion for making a positive difference to the comfort of your home.We offer retrofit double glazing, insert windows and doors, full replacement windows and home ventilation systems so that you can choose the best option for your home.  With over 25 years of experience in the industry we currently have branches in the Waikato and the Lower North Island. Expanding this week with a further two branches in Auckla...

Cozy NZ Supports Netball Youth

Last weekend our Lower North Island branch sponsored the Netball Horowhenua Springtime Tournament. We are grateful to be able to give back to our local community and ensure our future generation have the resources they need to develop into sporting stars! Congratulations to all teams from Ruapehu to Wellington and places in between for a great day of sport....

Everything you need to know about glass terminology

When choosing what glass to use for your windows it can be overwhelming, especially with all the different types. That’s why we have created an easy guide to the most common glass terminology that you need to know.  Single Glazed  Single glazed windows refer to a window that is constructed using a single pane of glass. They provide poor insulation as glass is a good conductor of heat and a single pane allows up to 45% of heat loss to occur through your windows.  Double Glazed&nb...

What’s all the fuss about Low-E Glass?

When choosing your windows one of the most important decisions you will have to make is the type of glass you use. It is estimated that 70% of energy loss occurs through your window and doors while 90% of window heat loss alone occurs through the glass. What most consumers don’t know is that there are a range of different double glazing options and that performance varies substantially depending on the choice you make. Here at Cozy NZ we recommend the use of low emissivity glass or m...

Backing Our Community

At Cozy NZ we believe in giving back to the community that supports us. Throughout the past couple of years our Lower North Island and Waikato branches have had a big involvement in the local sporting community. We realise how important sport is to a happy and healthy Kiwi home lifestyle, particularly for young women as they progress through life and often drop out of sporting activities at a faster pace than young men. This is why both our branches have chosen to support their local ANZ premier...

5 Key Benefits of a Home Dehumidifier

Here are our top 5 reasons we believe getting a filtration system that contains a dehumidifier is the best option for your home: 
  • Mould and mildew are aspects that you always want to avoid in your house, and without the proper air filtration, it becomes more likely that you have to deal with it at some point. Our systems will lower the musty odours that would generally trigger mould or mildew growth, which means that you won’t have to worry about it as much.   • Dust i...

Tradesmanship you can Trust

At Cozy NZ, we realise that your home is one of your biggest investments. Looking after that investment as well as improving it, is what we’re all about. We pride ourselves on our quality trademanship and continued improvement. That’s why we are members of the Master Builders Association as well as the Windows & Glass Association of New Zealand and our installers are fully certified tradesmen. Not only that, we partner with the best. All of our double glazed units are manufactured using Viri...

6 Key Areas for improving Energy Efficiency in your Home

Creating a sustainable, energy efficient home is environmentally friendly, improves the health and comfort of your home and reduces your spend on energy bills. What’s not to love.  So let’s look at some key areas that could really impact the environmental sustainability of your home and improve your homes coziness at the same time.  Draughts When cold draughts are forcing their way into you home, it makes it especially hard to heat and maintain heat in your home. A low cost, fast s...