Keep your home warm this winter

With the cold weather and rising prices, this winter has been tough on many. We have put together a handy guide to help your home stay warm this winter without breaking the bank.The good news is you don’t need to have every radiator in your home turned up on full blast to keep your building cosy this winter. There are plenty of economical ways to keep your home warm this winter.  

Upgrade your windows

Your windows and doors have a bigger impact on the heat of your home in winter than you may think. Outdated and poorly fitted windows and doors let heat escape and let cold draughts into your home.So, if you feel that your home’s windows are letting heat escape, consider upgrading to double or even triple-pane windows. You’ll feel warmer without relying on your heating system. Which is gentler on your wallet as you could see energy bills decrease.The more heat that can escape your home the more you will be using your central heating to compensate in winter. You can check whether your double glazing is losing heat by standing next to your windows and seeing if it feels cooler than the rest of the room. If the glazing is cold to the touch, then it's highly likely you're wasting energy and losing heat.Help keep your home warmer in winter with our double glazing. These windows and doors are designed with insulation and energy efficiency in mind.  

Draughtproof your letterbox

While letterboxes are useful for the postman, they can be partly responsible for heat loss and draughts in your property. Letterboxes are commonly installed in front doors because most of us don’t have the luxury of having an outside postbox.If your letterbox features brushes, then it offers enhanced levels of draught resistance. A secondary flap will also help block air. If your letterbox doesn’t have these features, get them installed. For a relatively small price, you could help minimise the amount of air coming into your home and heat escaping.It’s not just letterboxes! Cat and dog flaps also have the same issues, where they let cold currents get inside the building. It is important to add a draught excluder to any openings and flaps. These little brushes will restrict air movement.  

Reposition your furniture

Furniture placement can have a bigger impact on how warm your home is than you may think. If you have large cabinets, a sofa, or a bed up against a radiator, these pieces will become an obstacle to heat. The heat will stay trapped behind the furniture rather than spreading around the entire room.Placing furniture in the way of furniture is an inefficient use of your boiler and can damage your furniture. Place large pieces of furniture near the radiator but never block them. Also, keep your furniture away from windows and doors so you don't feel the draught when using them. 

Invest in new rugs

If you're looking for a quick-fix solution to keeping your home warm in winter and don't have time to seal your floorboards, rugs can be beneficial.  Rugs have come back into fashion. Instead of finding one large one that suits the shape of your home, layer up different rugs to create a cosy home. Wool is a natural insulator, so wool rugs are the most beneficial to your home this winter.  

What's better double or triple glazing?

Both will help keep your home warm this winter, especially when compared to single glazed windows and doors. Triple glazing is the most energy efficient glazing available on the market.Triple glazing is 40% more thermally efficient than most double glazed installations. Thanks to the added glass panes, triple glazing can minimise draughts and almost eliminate cold spots. If you are on a budget, double glazing will still protect your home in the cold winter months.  

Double Glazing Prices

Keep your home warmer this winter with our double glazing installations. Start your home improvement project today by using our online quoting engine. Simply input your details and get a price tailored to your specifications.If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. Use our online contact form or call us on 0345 600 9080. We’ll be happy to help!