Replacing the floor’s woodwork can save energy and money.

According to recent studies, leaks caused by inefficient windows and doors can account for between 25% and 40% of a household’s energy bill . That’s outrageous! This figure always depends on where you live, the temperature, and the time of year. What’s the solution? Installing windows and doors capable of maintaining the thermal difference between the inside and outside of the home without any leaks. But we shouldn’t only think about the temperature difference; we also have to consider a very important factor: noise. For those of you who live in urban areas, and especially on streets with high traffic or pedestrian traffic, noise can invade our space and disturb our rest at home. Unfortunately for many, single-pane windows are still the most common in most homes and the least resistant to noise. In general, we can say that the key to good air conditioning is excellent thermal and acoustic insulation. At OAK we want to give you 4 reasons to change the carpentry in your apartment to save energy and money.

1. Heating savings in winter

With double glazing and proper insulation, the energy savings for heating your home will be enormous, and your boiler (if you have one) will not suffer as much by preventing heat from escaping and thus having to work twice as hard to heat part of its total capacity. This way, you will reduce energy losses by up to 70%, even compared to standard double glazing.

2. Saving on air conditioning in summer

As you may have already noticed, heat enters through the windows of the home, and if these are not well insulated, they will be a real sieve through which much of the cold air generated inside will be lost. With insulated windows, you can save a lot of money on your electricity bill (whether you have one small window or ten huge ones) because you can run the air conditioning for less time, at a lower setting, and simply use a fan to keep the air circulating in each room. That’s the key. And not only that, another great advantage is that this way you will reduce the demands placed on these appliances and, with it, the number of breakdowns they will suffer over time and the cost of their repairs.

3. Official State subsidies

The Housing and Land Plan 2013-2016 introduces a new housing policy model that includes, among others, the State Plan for the Promotion of Housing Rental, Rehabilitation, Regeneration and Urban Renewal 2013-16 and transposes two European directives on energy efficiency certification, as well as the available aid from IDAE and the credit lines from ICO. Its objectives include improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of the housing stock, as well as contributing to the reactivation and reconversion of the construction sector. Basically, the primary objective is to improve the energy efficiency of our buildings and cities, in order to meet the country’s commitments under the Europe 2020 Strategy and achieve a low-carbon economy. The European Union is taking the environment very seriously.

4. No noise at home

High-quality double-glazed windows provide excellent insulation against street noise, but there are also additional treatments that can be added to a glass composition to further enhance the acoustic barrier. These treatments also work surprisingly well in reducing the noise produced when heavy rain falls or even in the case of hail. If you are one of those people who need 100% silence at home to rest, read, work or study, a window renovation can change your life. As always, we at OAK hope you found our tips on replacing your apartment windows and doors to save energy and money very helpful. And, as always, remember that you can call us or request a free, no-obligation quote to help you make your house the home of your dreams.