Windows can transform a home, bringing the daylight in and protecting us from the worst of the elements. But they can also be the biggest source of energy loss in our homes.
Depending on the number and size, we can lose almost 50% of our home’s heat. Windows and doors mainly lose heat is through radiation - the transfer of warm air inside to the cooler atmosphere outside, and even double-glazed windows lose heat through radiation.
Choosing a window blind like Duette®Shades will have a huge effect as they keep your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and insulated all year around.
The second-largest drain comes through ill-fitting windows; these can be old and warped or simply gappy sash windows.
If there is a gap between two panels in a sash window, adding in brushes between the two can make a huge difference (these opening types usually lose the most heat). Metal window frames also lose more heat than wood and of course, triple-glazed windows securely fixed lose the least.