Windows are a crucial element of each house and workplace. In our efforts to bring natural light indoors, windows cover a good surface area of our walls and play their role, good or bad, in increasing or decreasing the temperature of the building.
In houses during winter, windows are the main source of heat loss besides ill-fitting doors. They are also the main source of heat in the house during summer. They directly affect the energy costs of the house. More heat entering the building means more power is required for cooling it. Likewise, colder means more energy is needed for a comfortable temperature.
Old windows and doors are one of the major contributing factors in high energy bills. Replacement windows and doors are tremendously expensive in the short term but very cost-effective in the long run. You could reasonably expect modern UPVC windows and doors to last 20 years, but even they have their limitations. If you really want to lower your energy bills, it is important that you find a way to discover how efficient your windows are in preventing heat loss in the winter season.
Once you know it, you can find many ways to winterize your windows. There are weather-resistant materials available that when coated on windows help minimize the effect of the sunlight coming through the windows on the house’s internal temperature. You can achieve great results by opting for plastic poly sheeting, for which you can always trust names like Regal Plastics.
Plastic Poly Sheeting
Plastic poly sheeting is a pocket-friendly and efficient way of double glazing windows to reduce heat loss.
Here is the step by step direction for installing plastic poly sheet on your windows:
- First, measure the windows and cut the plastic poly sheet for each window slightly larger.
- Next, apply double sticky tape to the window frame.
- After that, begin at a lower corner and stick the plastic sheet smoothly onto the tape. This is a crucial step and requires patience and concentration to make sure there are no creases or bubbles when you apply it to your window.
- The next step is to blow-dry the plastic sheet to shrink fit it and paste it firmly onto the window. Move your dryer back and forth until the sheet is evenly shrunk. Don’t spend too long on one area or the plastic will melt.
- Cut and remove the excess sheet from window frames.
- Finally, remove the double-sided tape from the window frame and check the sheet for any leaks or holes.
No one wants to sit under a duvet in a draft or have to put on a coat and hat on to go to the bathroom, but we don’t have the luxury of having the energy spare to just turn heating up when it gets cold. If you do you’ll pay for the privilege. It’s much better to find a way to insulate your windows for hot and cold.