Preparing Your Home For Winter With Well-Maintained Windows
Your windows, serving as the frontline defence against the elements, play a pivotal role in creating a cosy sanctuary.
Take a closer look at your window designs to identify potential cold spots that could result in higher energy bills.
In this blog, we’ll help you assess if your windows are winter-ready or if an upgrade is in order. Discover window covering ideas and receive guidance on replacement windows to ensure your home remains warm and energy-efficient throughout the coldest season.
Check for any gaps
Small openings in your windows can allow pockets of air to infiltrate, compromising their energy efficiency.
Run your fingers along the window edges to detect any signs of draughts, and closely inspect for gaps or cracks in the frames and seals. An effective method for identifying draughts is to hold a lit candle near the windows – if the flame flickers, it indicates the presence of draughts.
If you prefer to keep your current windows, addressing any gaps will require sealing with materials such as caulking or draught excluders.
Consider window coverings
Enhance your window’s insulation by incorporating window coverings into the mix. Installing insulating window coverings serves as a barrier, preventing the escape of heat and the transfer of cold from the outside.
Consider thermal curtains, which retain heat and ward off the cold. Alternatively, opt for cellular shades with their honeycomb-like construction, creating a tight air-trapping barrier for optimal insulation. Another option is window film, typically made from polyester, providing an additional layer of insulation to keep your home comfortably warm.
Upgrade to energy efficient windows
While sealing windows and adding coverings can be challenging without professional assistance, especially if air-leak issues are severe, these measures may have limited impact. When compared to the upfront cost of new windows, modern energy-efficient windows, such as those available in our exceptional UPVC and aluminium window suites, offer superior insulation.
Though the initial investment is higher than sealing or covering options, energy-efficient windows excel in eliminating cold air infiltration and promoting heat retention. This not only significantly warms up your living space but also contributes to substantial energy cost savings.
ERG Scotland’s double-glazed windows, featuring insulating frames and low-emissivity glasses, easily exceed the standard ‘C’ energy rating requirement, ensuring top-notch performance in maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient environment.
Compliance with building regulations mandates the inclusion of trickle vents in replacement windows to facilitate ventilation to enhance indoor air quality. Rest assured, any UPVC or aluminium windows you purchase from ERG Scotland will automatically come equipped with these vents. Explore and order from our diverse window collections here.
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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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