Windows make a huge difference to the look and feel of a building. Letting light in and providing views out, windows are an absolutely essential part of any property. However, while windows are indispensable to domestic homes, they can also be weak points in the energy efficiency of your building. Old and poorly maintained windows can let heat escape from your home and even allow water to seep in, making the property less efficient and less comfortable.
One of the best ways to improve the energy efficiency of your UPVC windows is to invest in a UPVC coating. Quick, affordable and effective, a specialist coating could help you achieve energy efficient exterior windows and improve the kerb appeal of your property.
If you have old UPVC windows energy efficiency can be a problem. Warm air can seep out through cracks and gaps, and cold draughts can creep in. Adding a specialist coating to your UPVC windows gives them an extra layer of insulation. This additional barrier helps to reduce heat transfer, keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
If you want energy efficient UPVC windows, you need to think about UV protection. Not only does harsh sunshine damage window frames and make them more vulnerable to cracking and breaking, it also heats up your home, often leaving rooms uncomfortably hot in the summer months.
Specialist UPVC coatings come with UV protection technology. This helps to reduce heat absorption, reflect more of the sun’s rays and minimise the amount of heat that enters your home. As well as increasing the lifespan of your window frames, this coating will help to keep your home cool in hot weather, potentially reducing your energy bills.
Making your windows more durable is a good way to improve the long-term efficiency of your property. A specialist coating will protect against fading, discolouration and weathering, helping your windows to last longer and maintaining their energy-efficient properties.
Almost all of the materials in your home will expand and contract over time. Extreme temperatures, sun and damp can make these materials move, often creating cracks, gaps and leaks in the process. Investing in a flexible UPVC coating will help your windows to handle the natural expansion and contraction that occurs as the seasons change. This will allow them to provide a good level of insulation even when temperatures fluctuate.
A specialist UPVC window coating can help to make your home more insulated, more attractive and more efficient. To find out more about how to make windows energy efficient, get in touch with a member of our team today.