How To Prep Your Windows For Winter Comfort

As the coldest season approaches, we naturally spend more time indoors, making it essential to ready our homes for winter’s chill.

Your windows act as the first line of defence against the elements, shaping the cosiness of your living space.

This blog will encourage you to take a closer look at your window designs to pinpoint potential cold spots that could result in higher energy bills.

Inspect for gaps

Tiny openings in your windows can allow pockets of air to compromise energy efficiency.

Run your fingers along window edges, checking for draughts, and examine frames and seals for gaps or cracks.

A lit candle held near the windows can reveal draughts — if the flame flutters, there’s a draught. To keep your existing windows, seal any gaps with caulking or excluders.

Sealing windows

Add window coverings

Install insulating window coverings to prevent heat loss and cold infiltration.

Thermal curtains store heat and keep the cold at bay, while cellular shades provide robust insulation with their honeycomb-like structure.

Alternatively, consider window film, typically made of polyester, for an additional insulation layer.

Windows with bars and monkey tail handles

Invest in energy efficient windows

While sealing windows and adding coverings can be challenging without professional help, they may have minimal impact on severe air-leak issues. Modern energy-efficient windows offer superior insulation, although they come with a higher upfront cost.

Investing in new windows from Mid Wales, featuring UPVC and aluminium window suites, ensures effective elimination of cold air and promotes heat retention. This leads to a significantly warmer home and substantial energy cost savings.

Mid Wales’ double-glazed windows surpass the standard ‘C’ energy rating, thanks to insulating frames and low-emissivity glasses.

Energy efficient windows in a detached home

Building regulations mandate trickle vents in replacement windows, promoting ventilation for improved indoor air quality. Rest assured, any UPVC or aluminium windows you purchase from Mid Wales will include these legally required vents. Request a quote here to ensure your home is winter-ready and energy-efficient.

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