. The weather is not much fun if you're at home and despite your best efforts it is still cold inside, this can often mean there is a problem with your heating, specifically the way your house is losing heat.
Heat loss is a big issue for the UK, many older homes are notoriously bad at keeping the heat inside the house and can become cold or prone to drafts. There are ways to help stop the effect of heat loss and many of these ways can be relatively cheap to install in your home. Considering how much money you'll also save in heating costs it is good sense to invest in your home by preventing heat loss.
One of the prime examples of heat loss prevention is getting double glazing windows, many homes; especially older builds have windows that only consist of one pane which allows heat to pass through and for cold air to pass into the house. By getting the double glazing put in you have the layer of air as insulation and acts as a barrier for the colder air outside.
A lot of people will keep their curtains or shutters shut throughout winter as their older windows allow the cold air in, double glazed windows will allow you to keep your curtains open through the winter to ensure you get natural light into the room, saving you money on electricity for lighting also!
uPVC doors and window frames are also well prepared for the winter compared to their traditional counterparts such as wooden doors and aluminium frames. The freezing conditions can cause wood to swell and water and ice can cause rust and damage to aluminium also. uPVC is one of the most durable materials available for doors and windows so if you find your doors or windows are in poor condition and difficult to open then you should consider renewing your current doors and windows for uPVC designs instead.
A lot of fitters will offer a range of cost cutting deals such as half price, free fitting and other amazing deals so check them out before you choose a provider to go with, comparing the various companies in your area as well as getting recommendations from family members and neighbours can really help too.
Double glazing costs are considerably outweighed by the benefits so make sure that you secure and heat your home with the best double glazing options on the market.