14/01/2022
We at Climate Solutions love to help people save as much money as possible during the winter and rising energy costs. During the windy, cold days and nights, having energy efficient windows is vital.
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄?
There are many different types and styles of window out there, all with varying properties that can affect how energy efficient your home is, and ultimately, the size of your energy bill at the end of each month.
We have put together some information for you to consider when it's time for your big window upgrade!
𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬
Fixed picture windows don’t have many useful features, they are however, particularly beneficial when it comes to energy efficiency. As these windows can’t be opened, the airtight seal around them is never broken, this can’t be said for any other type of window.
Fixed windows are a great option for areas of your home that don’t require extra ventilation. The airtight design allows you to have large areas of glass without that familiar drafty feeling, whilst letting in all that natural light.
𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠
For centuries, a single pane of glass was the standard in windows. Then, in the twentieth century, something revolutionary occurred, manufacturers added another pane of glass to the windows they installed and found that this gave further insulation.
Insulated windows today are more than just extra panes of glass, to add to the insulation further, a gas, commonly argon, is now often inserted between the window panes, this minimizes heat transfer from the exterior and interior of the window.
Double and triple glazed windows also have the added bonus of increasing security, helping to reduce dampness and lessen the outdoor noise that makes its way into your home.
Not only the glass, but also the window frame, must be considered. The numerous materials available all have different features and may be able to help you improve your home's efficiency.
uPVC window frames are a good insulator, adding an extra layer of insulation to your home; composite, wood, and fiberglass frames also offer similar benefits. This is in contrast to metal frames, which are poor thermal insulators, such as aluminum.
A thermal break put within aluminum frames, on the other hand, will help to make them far more efficient. This is often a popular choice, as this type of frames requires very little maintenance compared to those first mentioned.
We hope this has been helpful.
