As the winter cold starts to creep in, some homes suffer from chilliness indoors. Insulated windows are required to fight against it and brand-new energy-efficient windows make the grade.
Their insulation properties are impressive, but they can be further insulated if you want to both increase the heat retention they offer and long-term energy savings.
We’ll reveal all in our guide, divulging practical steps you can take to boost insulation and make your home a much warmer place to live each winter season.
Signs That You Need New Windows
Condensation between panes signifies poor insulation, as does noticeable draughts and cold spots.
Cracked and warped frames, along with difficulty operating windows, also suggest a problem and replacement designs should be sought.
Installation of energy-efficient double or triple glazed windows will raise comfort and minimise home heat loss.
Replacement vs. Insulation – Cost and Payback
Although insulation is very affordable, it’s unlikely to have much of an effect when incorporated into old single-glazed windows with tired or damaged frames.
You’re better off just investing in modern window replacements, as they’ll deal with draughts, magnify warmth and reduce the cost of energy bills.
Energy prices continue to rise, so it seems logical to buy new windows that can eventually pay for themselves.
Our Best Window Insulation Tips
Window Film – Capable of reducing heat loss by up to 30%, the film can easily be applied to the glass, giving it an extra insulating layer.
Thermal Curtains and Blinds – Great at trapping heat and cutting draughts, while also enhancing style and privacy.
Caulking and Weatherstripping – Both can be used to seal gaps around frames so that draughts are less able to get in.
Bubble Wrap Insulation – Cheap to buy and temporary, heat loss gets slowed by the air pockets. Hide it behind blinds or curtains.
Secondary Glazing – Gets around the problem of elevating insulation in homes in conservation areas. A solution known to increase insulation and reduce noise.
Draught Excluders and Insulation Tape – An inexpensive method of fixing gaps around frames, sliding sashes and doors.
Coupled with extra insulation, energy-efficient windows will vastly intensify comfort and lower heating costs for a long run of winters.
Mitchell has a multitude of energy-efficient window styles to permanently step in for your ageing windows. They’re advertised in our windows brochure – perfect for flicking through at home.
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We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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