Weatherstrips
Designed to insulate the frames of windows as well as doors, Weatherstrips are designed to not only keep the cold out, but to keep the heat in too. An additional upside to installing Weatherstrips is that they can be beneficial all year round, providing a way to keep cold air inside during the summer months provided by air conditioning.
With this year round efficacy in mind, this means that you can save on your heating in the winter, as well as your air conditioning in the summer.
Weatherstrips are typically incredibly easy to install, with many featuring a self-adhesive backing, and some can be easily cut to size to fit any type of window or door.
Our range of Weatherstrips is suitable for all hinged timber and uPVC windows and doors, and is available in a variety of colours, allowing for the strips to blend in seamlessly with any style of window or door. Our Weatherstrips are made of premium neoprene memory foam, making them ideal for varying sizes in gaps.
Caulk
This method of insulating windows is particularly useful if you are only looking to seal small gaps or gaps that are in more difficult to reach locations.
Of all of the types of sealants and adhesives on the market, for window insulation, Caulk is the best option. This is due to the fact that Caulk will become rigid when cured, allowing for less air transfer and moisture penetration, so not only will heat loss be diminished, Caulk also lowers the risk of mould caused by moisture and condensation.
It is recommended that both the interior and exterior of windows be caulked, inside to prevent air transfer, and outside to prevent moisture. It is important that the Caulk used for the exterior insulation process is built for exterior use, so that it can handle harsh weather conditions without the need for re-caulking.
Window Film
The final easy window insulation method is fitting Window Film, designed to reflect heat back in to a room that would’ve otherwise escaped and been lost through uninsulated windows. While this type of film does not prevent heat loss entirely, the results are still extremely significant.
Window Film is not only easy to install and can be very reasonably priced, but can feature intricate designs to add an aesthetic twist to your window insulation, and frosted varieties to increase privacy in a home or business. It can usually be cut to custom sizes, so windows of any size can benefit from this method of insulation.
Window insulation is just as important as other forms of insulation, and now you know how easy it is, you can look in to which method is best for you out of these quick and easy options. If you’re looking to upgrade other elements of your windows, you can also browse our extensive range of Window Hardware.