Whether you love the cosy appeal of a Winter spent inside, or (like us!) you prefer the relaxing warmth of a hot Summer day, preparing your home for seasonal issues is of course a smart move. The colder months of the year can mean increased utility bills and damaged furnishings if you aren’t careful so this Winter window guide from the the team at Grassmoor Glass Ltd exists to guide you through the crucial upgrades to last you far beyond Winter 2023. Accounting for everything from identifying repairs to selecting the right fittings and glazing types, this information is certainly not to be missed!
A Comfortable Environment
The bare minimum for a restful Christmas period is for your home to be warm and inviting - especially if you’re hosting guests, or the children and family are back home from school or work. Often the necessities can be overlooked, and if you spend a lot of time within the home, it can be tough to realise when the temperature has dropped (though this is immediately clear to anyone dropping in!). Alarmingly, a report from
The Energy Saving Trust suggests that even simply draught-proofing around windows and doors could save you around £45 a year, and this isn’t accounting for professional repairs and amendments to faulty installations.
Double Glazing
One window upgrade which many modern homes have installed as a matter of necessity is double glazing - though this infinitely useful upgrade may have gone under the radar when you moved in. Simply put,
Double glazing creates an insulating space between the two panes of installed glass - on the inside and outside of the window. The free space inside of the window is sealed and filled with gas, which provides more insulation than air expectedly would. The results speak for themselves, with double glazed windows typically more thermally efficient, not to mention much harder to break than single glazing. This assures not only a warmer interior, but an extra-secure space for the family.
UPVC Fittings
UPVC is a long-lasting building material, often used for window frames and as a substitute for painted wood, with common fittings including the surrounds of
windows, doors and even larger structures. When correctly installed, sturdy UPVC windows can help keep your home warm in winter, and are made from strong yet lightweight materials that withstand severe weather conditions in a heartbeat. Thanks to their thermal efficiency, these fittings are ideal for the colder months, and don’t warp as easily as other traditional wood or plastic fittings. This renders them not only effective for one period of time, but as a long-term domestic addition.
Necessary Repairs
Having a long list of repair requirements is never good, and clarifying them before the winter means you have less incentive to worry about how these inconveniences are affecting bills. We have form when it comes to repairing and replacing, and go one extra step by ensuring the new installations are not only functional and sturdy, but also match up stylistically. Looking to
browse our handiwork in person? Look around the showroom for a promising preview of the very best windows and doors in Chesterfield.
At Grassmoor Glass Ltd, 35 years in the business have given us a depth of knowledge that is unlikely to be found elsewhere in the locality. Our expert team provides comprehensive services throughout Chesterfield, Mansfield, Sheffield and Dronfield, so from stylised new windows to existing window replacement,
contact us at your earliest convenience.
