The New England climate can be tough, especially on your bank account when you’re trying to keep your home warm during the winter. Heat transfer through inefficient windows and doors can account for a big chunk of your monthly heating energy costs, so it’s important that you know how to winterize them so the warm air stays inside and the frigid air stays outside.
Preparing Your Windows for Winter
Technological innovations have produced windows that are exceptionally energy efficient. However, even the best-made windows aren’t going to deliver on their promises if they weren’t installed properly. If your windows are allowing air drafts, you can apply additional weatherstripping and caulk faulty seams to seal them for winter. Another option to consider is cellular shades, which can also help reduce heat transfer.
Winterizing Your Doors
Your home’s exterior doors are another likely culprit if you’re struggling to maintain a consistent indoor temperature. Some options that can add to their thermal performance include using a deadbolt to tighten the seal, adding a draft guard to the bottom of the door, and replacing old door gaskets.
Another Option – Look To NEWPRO
Instead of having to worry about constantly weatherproofing your old windows and doors, why not just replace them with high-performance options from NEWPRO? We offer windows, entry doors, and patio doors that were engineered specifically for the New England climate and our factory-trained technicians ensure that every installation is performed flawlessly the first time.
If you’d like to improve the energy efficiency of your New England home, contact NEWPRO today to learn more about the exceptional windows and doors we offer.
