Upgrading your older glazed units
If you have already installed windows & doors some time ago, you may not have had the opportunity or the budget to fit them with the best energy efficient glazed units and you could be causing yourself higher home energy bills as a result.
If you are not in the position to make a full brand new installation, maybe the following info could help you lower your bills a little.
Using ‘after-market’ Window Film
You can now get ‘low-e’ (low emissivity) tinted filming for your windows & it can make a difference even if your windows are only single glazed.
Other benefits to filming the windows are reduction in glare and ultraviolet light penetration.
Features & Benefits
- Low cost solution to heat & energy loss control.
- Can be installed as a DIY Project.
- Filter out UVA & UVB rays.
- Tinted films can increase privacy.
- Safety features – can hold glass in place if broken.
- Reduce glare & cut internal heat build-up.
- Especially useful for large glass rooms such as a conservatory.
- Easy to install, no maintenance.
- Removable & replaceable at any time.
- Commercial & residential applications.
Professional firms also offer supply & installation services which, although more expensive, can be useful if you need to upgrade your glazing to meet building regulations.
