3 Ways New Roof Windows Can Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

With all of the extra time we have been

 

spending indoors recently, 2020 has been the year in which many of us have begun more easily

 

noticing

 

areas of the home that are not quite right and could be improved.

With winter now upon us, one area

 

that

 

will come more under the spotlight is insulation, and how we can ensure our homes are comfortable and warm at all times.

Along with central heating and wall insulation, our windows play a big role in

 

trapping heat and creating an always cosy environment.

Whether you are thinking about replacing your roof windows, or are planning an extension or conversion next year, ensuring your windows are

 

equipped to create a snug indoor climate is essential.

Here are three ways you can make sure your new windows keep your home warm this winter and beyond.

Upgraded Glazing

The most obvious change you can make to your windows is upgrading the glazing, especially if your windows are over 10 years old.

If your windows are single glazed then upgrading them can make a colossal difference, but even if you already have double glazing you might

 

be surprised with just how much advances in technology have helped make newer double glazed windows better insulators.

Double glazing is

 

now the market's standard offering,

 

with most brands offering

 

window designs

 

that have eliminated cold bridging and loss of heat through

 

joints in the unit.

When considering a window, look out for

 

low-e coating,

 

a microscopic coating

 

on the inner pane

 

that prevents heat loss in winter and overheating in summer, and a low

 

U-value, which essentially measures how good the window is at transferring

 

heat.

Of course, if you really want to maximise your roof windows potential to insulate a room, triple glazed windows are an even better choice, but naturally will cost a bit more.

RoofLITE+ windows with double low-E coating and low U-values as standard, and the triple glazed ECO+

 

RESET roof window with market leading U-values of

 

0.79 W/m²K, are both available from stock for next day delivery at Sterlingbuild.

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Install the Right Insulation Collar

It is not only the roof window itself that’s responsible for keeping a room warm. Insulation collars are an inexpensive and easily installable component that can really aid the heat transfer process.

Though collars are now essential in

 

building regulation compliance, lots of old installations and even

 

modern installs

 

can be carried out with ill-fitting, ineffective material that is not doing the job properly.

A good insulation collar made by the same manufacturer

 

as the windows means less cutting on site, quicker installation times and most importantly, less risk when it comes to thermal performance.

RoofLITE+ C2A (55x78cm) and C4A (78x98) roof windows currently come with a free insulation and underfelt collar as standard while stocks last.

Reasons to Install Branded Insulation and Underfelt Collars

Monitor Your Indoor Climate With Your Phone

There is more to creating a healthy home than keeping it well insulated. With the increasing number of hours we spend at home, CO₂ and humidity levels can also have an effect on air condition and our overall

 

health and happiness.

Compatible with all VELUX electric and solar windows, the VELUX ACTIVE is a home automation kit that measures

 

all of these important elements and lets you

 

monitor them on your phone to ensure your indoor climate is healthy at all times.

the VELUX ACTIVE also lets you control your roof windows and blinds with your mobile or voice control for that extra bit of luxury and convenience.

For a limited time only, you can get a free VELUX ACTIVE kit whenever you purchase a VELUX electric or

 

solar roof window.

Enjoy A Healthier Indoor Climate With VELUX ACTIVE