Is your home winter ready?

Here comes the sun, but what about when the rain and snow comes in winter?

It’s the middle of summer, the weather is lovely (sometimes) and the sun is shining… so why discuss the dreaded ‘W’ word? You guessed it… winter. With this in mind, many homeowners don’t anticipate just how quickly the gruelling weather will arrive, and the battering our homes take as a result.. From simple DIY solutions to a full overhaul of your windows and doors, this blog post will highlight our key tips on how to get your property winter ready in advance of the changing seasons…

However, cold weather can highlight areas within your home that may need some TLC plus with the recent increase in energy costs and with prices set to surge once again in October, now is more important than ever to consider preparing your home for winter. Here are some of our top recommendations on how you can make those all important improvements: 

• Give your home a summer once-over – A simple tip when the weather is good  is to make a note of any potential problem areas by visually checking your windows and doors to see what may or may not need doing. By doing so, you’ll have a greater understanding of the maintenance your home could require or if your doors and windows will benefit from being replaced.
  
  
• Tighten those fixtures and fittings – Over time, older doors and windows can become loose and let cold draughts and noise seep into your home. By checking and tightening hinges or fixtures you can ensure that they’re not only retaining more heat but also ensuring they’re secure.
  
  Dress your windows - Many curtains and blinds are manufactured with a heat retaining thermal layer, or alternatively a thick pair of curtains for a location where draughts enter the home is another effective way to manage thermal efficiency.
  
  
• Replace windows and doors– Older windows and doors are one of the biggest reasons cold draughts enter the home. By replacing them  you can help to reduce your energy bills and significantly improve heat retention within your property.  It might seem expensive but it’s a great investment that will reap rewards for many years to come.
  
  
• Tackle draughts– If replacing your windows and doors aren’t a viable option, draught excluders and insulation strips are a cost effective DIY way to help keep cold draughts at bay.
  
  
• Squeaky clean composite – Due to their fade resistant, thermoplastic skins, our composite doors require minimal maintenance -we simply recommend using warm soapy water and a soft dry cloth to clean your composite door to ensure it looks fresh and pristine for years to come, more maintenance tips can be viewed here.
  
  

Is your home winter ready?

Whatever the weather, our windows and doors work 24/7. 365. 

Our high-quality composite doors and PVCu windows are weather-proof and resistant to corrosion or warping therefore if you're considering replacing your doors and windows, these are an excellent option as they’re able to withstand the test of time and even the most gruelling of weather conditions! Our windows are available in a selection of foil laminated colours to enhance durability,  there is something to suit every style of property. In addition to this, there’s the option to have a different coloured internal frame to the exterior of your property, enabling you to customise your new windows to your chosen preference. 

In response to the changing climate, traditional wooden doors can swell, crack or shrink depending on the weather. Notoriously throughout winter, wooden doors are known to under perform in terms of energy efficiency and functionality In comparison, our composite doors are hard wearing and designed not only to withstand the gruelling weather conditions but the heat of the summer too.

Featuring a 48mm thick solid timber core with a Kommerling outer frame, our thermally efficient composite doors are also reinforced with galvanised steel to ensure exceptional levels of security. In addition to this, we use an Astral S pick resistant multi point locking system to provide enhanced protection against physical attack. Available in a wide variety of colours and styles, you can customise your brand new composite door to create a truly unique and welcoming entryway to your home.

If you’re considering replacing your windows and doors, contact us to receive a free no-obligation quote or get in touch with our friendly team on 01484 519 677.