As the days start to lengthen and weather begins to take a turn for the better, the spring is the perfect time start a home improvement project.
When it comes to giving your home a facelift, improving security, and reducing your energy bills there are very few renovation options that come close to the installation of new double or triple glazed windows.
If you have noticed that you have struggled to heat your home over the winter that has just passed, and that your energy bills seem to be significantly higher than they should be for a house of your size, window replacement could well be the solution. After all, over 20% of all the heat lost in domestic homes comes as a result of older style or poorly installed windows.
Now that you have identified that you need new windows, you want to make sure you pick the perfect time to have them installed and the right windows company Edinburgh to install them. Here’s a quick look at why Spring is the perfect time for window replacement and some of the reasons that you shouldn’t put off installation any longer.
Better Weather
It might not always seem that way, but in general, spring brings a welcome break from the freezing temperature and constant snow, rain, and sleet of the winter months.
This makes it a whole lot easier for a window installation company to install your new windows in a quick and efficient manner and will minimise the disruption to your home.
With more daylight to work with, most of our new double glazed window installations are completed within a single day in the Spring and you won’t be left with a gaping hole in your home for freezing air to blow through.
Surprisingly, spring is also preferable to summer for window installers as space must be left during installation to allow the unit to expand during high temperatures. If the temperatures are already high, installation is slightly more tricky.
Professional window installers are able to fit lovely new double or triple glazed windows perfectly at any time of your, but choosing the spring will make your life, and theirs, just that little bit more straightforward.
Prepare for the heat of summer
Modern double and triple glazed windows are designed to prevent heat transfer between the inside and outside of your home. The main benefit of this is felt in the winter when they will reflect heat back into your home and help you keep the property warm and cosy for less.
However, they are also crucial to keeping your home cool and comfortable in the summer months.
With temperatures in the UK rising year on year due to global warming, this role will only increase in importance in the years to come so getting ahead of the game with new double glazing this spring will help you prepare not only for the summer to come but for all the future summers to come as well.
Weatherproof your property
Let’s be honest, the summer in Scotland isn’t all heatwaves and blue skies. Rains, wind, and stormy weather are a constant threat all year long and your windows are a vital barrier in protecting your home from the threat they pose.
Should your windows fail to keep out moisture, the chances of mould and mildew growth inside your property rise significantly and these bring a whole raft of potential health complications with them, especially for those who suffer with pre-existing breathing problems such as asthma.
Summer showers followed by high heat and rapid evaporation are prime breeding grounds for water seeping through any gaps in the frame of older windows. Replacing them this spring with new double glazed units will keep your home cool and dry this summer.
Prepare for the winter
It may seem a long time away now but the longer you put off your new window installation the easier it will be to go through another winter with your older windows still in place.
Acting now will ensue that by the time temperatures drop once more and you need to turn on your home heating system again, your home will be far more energy efficient than it has ever been before, allowing you to enjoy significantly lower energy bills than you did in the winter just passed.
Book in your spring window replacement early
For all the reasons mentioned in this article, amongst many more, spring is widely considered as the best time to have your windows replaced. Unfortunately, you are not the only one planning their home renovations for this season and the sooner that you book in your double glazing installation the better.
This way you will have your pick of the expert windows company Edinburgh options and will be able to get a time slot that is most convenient for you.