Insulating Your Home All Year Round

There’s more to energy efficiency than just keeping warm in the winter. Did you know that upgrading your windows and doors can make your home cooler and more comfortable in the summer months too? 

A recent report by Which? explains why keeping your property well insulated should be as much of a priority in spring and summer as it is in autumn and winter. As the weather starts to get warmer, and the cold snaps and freezing temperatures feel further away than ever, it’s still important to keep energy efficiency at the forefront of your mind. 

Talk to T&K Home Improvements about keeping your home insulated all through the year with replacement windows and doors. Our solar controlled glazing will make a significant difference to the comfort of your home, so please get in touch to arrange your free quotation. 

Insulation in the Summer 

Since records began in 1884, 2022 and 2023 were the warmest and second warmest summers respectively in the UK. With that in mind, there’s no denying that Great Britain is getting warmer, wetter and sunnier. While these conditions differ from what they have been, you couldn’t call them changeable – we now know what summer will bring, and we have to be prepared. 

Typically, a British summer doesn’t last very long. This can be a relief and a disappointment in equal measure, depending on your feelings about the temperature. In their article, Which? suggests a number of ways to prepare your home, such as: 

Loft Insulation 

Insulating your loft can keep your home cool as well as warm. While it’s often thought about from the perspective of keeping heat in, it can keep it out too. It’s a significant investment and will need a professional to carry it out, but it could be something to consider.

Curtains and Shutters 

Direct sunlight will make a space warm – in the height of summer, it could be too warm. Keep your curtains or shutters closed to avoid (over)heating the air inside your home. If you’ve managed to keep your living space cool, the last thing you want to do is let in sunlight and heat it up again. 

Enjoy An Energy Efficient Home With T&K Home Improvement

In our 46 years of experience, there’s no doubt that the most significant and best improvement to keeping your home thermally efficient is by upgrading your windows and doors. As specialists in double glazing, we understand the importance of comprehensive insulation solutions. Naturally, combining replacement windows and doors with loft insulation and effective shading control would be ideal, but if you’re only going to invest in one energy efficiency option, then solar controlled glazing is the way to go. 

As Which? Trusted Traders, you can count on T&K Home Improvements to enhance your home in the right way, so you can be more comfortable in summer, winter and every season in between, all through the year. We’ve got over 10 years of accreditation from Which? under our belts, and we’ve even achieved the highest level of customer service award – the Which? Certificate of Distinction – two years in a row. 

Talk to T&K Home Improvements about our solar control glazing that will regulate the warmth and natural light that fills your home in a highly effective way. Stay in control of your living space with windows and doors that keep you warmer or cooler as you need it for total comfort all year round and complete peace of mind. Contact us today.