If you have moved to a new house, you may feel unwelcome chills quite a number of times, especially during colder nights. In this case, you may be forced to use the heater for a longer period of time and this could have an effect on your energy bills. The problem could be related to how your windows are designed. The doors and windows may not have appropriate insulation. In this case, you should choose pre-made windows and doors that have energy star rating to ensure that you can achieve the best energy efficiency. Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee that custom made windows can give you the highest efficiency. You should have a good idea on how well windows and doors in your home are insulated. As an example, triple glazed windows are often the most efficient selection for your needs. Even so, high efficiency isn’t guaranteed if you can’t install these windows correctly.
It is better to check the installation of the window in the cold day, to see whether cold air could enter the interior of the house. The back of your hand should be sensitive enough to sense cold air that enters the house. If possible, you may ask someone to blow different parts of the window using a house fan from outside. You may consider checking the insulation in areas where cold air is felt. This can be fixed by putting the sealer in areas where you can feel cold penetrate into the interior. However, when the insulation around the windows has degraded, you may need to remove the window completely. This should allow you to weather proof and seal the windows again, before you reinstall the windows. The last option is to completely replace the windows, but this could cause you to lose a lot of money. If you choose the right model, the replacement windows should be highly efficient in preventing cold air from entering the interior.
Each type of material has different level of efficiency. In general, vinyl windows are preferred if you want to make your home highly efficient. In this case, there’s no risk that excessive amount of cold air will get inside the house. It means that you should be able to significantly reduce the energy bills. If the temperature can be particularly cold at night, you may choose vinyl windows with triple glazes. If your windows have been subjected to chipping, peeling and weather damage after years of installations, it is a good idea to invest on some good quality, efficient vinyl windows. Vinyl itself is a durable material. It won’t rot in a highly humid environment and it won’t degrade when subjected to intense sunlight. It should look stylish and available in different ranges of colors. Years after installation, vinyl windows should still look fairly new and they require minimal maintenance, which is usually regular wiping to remove dust. Check the local stores to find the best vinyl windows for your house and it should be quite easy to do.
