Windows and doors not only give the house its character, they let the natural light in and allow the fresh air to flow.
They can also change the way a house feels, they have the potential to make a house warmer in winter and cooler in summer, and clever selection of windows will even make the house quieter.
Australia’s Guide To Environmentally Sustainable Homes states that “up to 40 per cent of a home’s heating energy can be lost, and up to 87 per cent of its heat gained through windows”.
So consider your costs of heating and cooling and look at upgrading your windows.
Rod Priest from Deni Aluminium Windows says if you think of your home like leaking rainwater tank, plugging the holes with save you in the long run.
These ‘holes’ can be blocked by using better insulation, better seals, better floor coverings, adding curtains or even replacing your old windows with some better ones.
When you want to get serious about improving the comfort and efficiency of your home, you should consider removing your existing windows and doors and replacing them entirely with a high-quality double glazed product.
This will drastically improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home, and increase the value of your property – but only if you choose the right window and glass for your home.
If this option is not available - because double glazing options don’t fit older, single glazed frames - talk to the Deni Aluminium Windows team about using low-emissivity glass (Low-E glass or Smart Glass).
Low-E glass is coated with a very thin, virtually clear material that reduces the transmission of infrared rays.
Rod is a qualified glazier and engineer, with house planning and drafting experience, and is perfectly placed to advise and quote on all upgrades.
“We can offer free general advice for all budgets, and free quotes if you’re able to bring photos and sizes of your existing windows,” Rod said.
“For $120 we offer an at-home consultation, where we will come and discuss the options for your home – including whether double glazing can be retro-fitted to your existing windows, and how to get the best value for money for your specific home.”
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