15/10/2026
If you’re planning new windows and wall insulation, the order matters.
In many retrofit projects, it’s best to do windows first, then insulate the walls.
Why?
Because it makes it easier to integrate the window properly with the insulated wall build-up - helping reduce weak points around the opening (where heat loss and water ingress can become issues if detailing is poor).
👉 We explain what this looks like in practice (and what to ask your installer) in the full blog: https://leetherm.ie/windows-and-doors-the-final-piece-of-your-home-energy-puzzle/