How to maximise energy efficiency with new windows and doors
The constant rise of gas and electricity prices is hitting us all pretty hard and comes at a time where we are all more aware than ever of our impact on the environment.
Any way that you can reduce your use of heat will not only keep you wallet happy but will also help you to shrink your carbon footprint.
The key to this is preventing heat from leaving your property as quickly as it currently does, and there are several ways to do this. Heat escapes in a number of different ways, including poorly insulated walls, floors, and ceilings and taking steps to install more insulation is a good way to reduce costs.
Another is replacing your existing doors and windows with brand-new A-rated energy efficient ones. Draughty doors and windows are a serious problem for the energy savvy homeowner and it is no exaggeration to say they could well be costing you many hundreds of points unnecessarily each year.
Heat escapes through the side of the frame, through the glass of the window itself, and through the frame itself, and installing new ones could dramatically improve your homes energy efficiency. In fact, replacing single glazing with double glazing is widely seen as the single biggest improvement that a property owner can make to improve energy efficiency within their home.
What to look for in a new window
When buying a new window, consider the U-Value of the unit. This is the rate at which heat travels through the window or door and it used in the industry to measure energy efficiency and indicate to potential buyers the performance that they can expect from their new purchase.
When buying a new external door or set of windows, look for the installer that offers products with the lowest U-Value possible if you wish to maximise energy efficiency and keep yourself warm for less next winter.
The installer themselves is just as important as the product they are putting in place. The most energy efficient window in the world will have very little positive impact if installed poorly as air will be able to seep in and out via gaps in the side of the frame.
Make sure to do your research and choose a local well respected firm with a proven track record of installing energy efficient double and triple glazing in your area.
If you are looking for window and door products that are A-rated for energy efficiency and allow you to control the temperature of your property more effectively that ever before, Advanced windows are here to help. We work closely with leading manufacturers across Europe to ensure we are right at the forefront of new window and door innovation, something that has allowed us to bring the very best products to our customers right here in the UK. For more information on any of the energy efficient doors and windows we have on offer, get in touch with our expert team today.