Moving house: A more sustainable home thanks to your windows

Posted on 22nd September 2022

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An informative and useful guide focused on how windows can make all of the difference when you’re trying to live a more sustainable life. Ideal for those that are in the process of moving house and want to be as energy efficient as possible in their new property.

If you’re in the process of moving, it’s likely that you’re concerned with how much energy you can expect to use – and the consequential bills you’ll pay as a result. With energy consumption on the rise, considering your options on how to live sustainably is important. Can windows help you to be more energy efficient? Read on to find out more.

Insulated glass for better energy efficiency

One of the best ways you can have a sustainable home via your windows is by investing in windows with decent glazing. At a minimum, invest in double glazing – triple glazing is even more effective. This is because double or triple-glazed windows are better at retaining heat, resulting in less heating being turned on around the home. This means your home does not consume as much energy, for example via gas heating or electric fires.

You can find out more about the benefits of double and triple glazed windows here.

Large windows for reduced energy consumption

Especially in winter months, we may feel like our lights are always turned on around the home. This isn’t a very sustainable practice as it uses large amounts of energy. One sustainable solution to this is to invest in windows that are large in size. This is energy efficient because it maximises the amount of natural light that floods a home, resulting in a reduced need to rely on artificial lighting. Less artificial lighting means less energy consumed, which means a more sustainable home.

Sustainably sourced frames for a lower carbon footprint

There are many materials that you can choose for your window frames. Some materials are more sustainably sourced than others. While they don’t contribute actively towards an ongoing sustainable home, these materials are great choices because they had a lower carbon footprint during the manufacturing and delivery processes. One of the best materials to consider is uPVC because it’s inexpensive to produce and can often be made from recycled or partially recycled products.

Some other types of material you may want to choose for your window frames are:

• Wood: Wooden frames are easily sourced from certified sustainable suppliers and can often be created using recycled materials such as timber or old wooden products.
• Aluminium: Aluminium frames are low maintenance and require minimal upkeep, and are also great at retaining heat which makes them an ideal choice for properties that lose heat quickly.

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