Glazing additions

Glazing films

Films can be adhered to glazing to change the colour or add a reflective property to your windows and doors. Window films can significantly reduce solar heat gain by reflecting or absorbing sunlight. Perfect for areas of the home you would rather keep cool.

But films come with a warning if being applied to existing or untreated glass. Films can heat the glass up significantly, running the risk of thermally induced cracking and so it is important you get these installed by an accredited window film installer.

Window furnishings

Furnishings for windows such as curtains and blinds are well known to block out unwanted sunlight. Still, they also significantly impact the thermal insulative capability of your windows.

Thicker fabrics or multiple layers of curtains can limit the flow of heat from the air between them and the window to the rest of the air in the room. The more contained this air between the curtain and window is, the better the insulative performance. Some blinds can be fitted into the window frame, and curtains can be contained by a pelmet.

White or near-white blinds and curtains on the external side (facing the window) work best at reflecting solar radiation. Some also have a metallic external layer for this same purpose. The more heat reflected out, the less heat enters your home!

Glazing Frames

Just as energy can be transferred through the glass, the frames can also transfer heat energy. Generally speaking, aluminium is strong and durable, however, materials such as timber or uPVC have better insulative properties.