While winter doesn’t always bring snow in the UK, plunging temperatures are a guarantee, with warmer weather potentially kept at bay until April or even May. It’s at this time of year that high-quality windows and doors pay dividends, as effective insulation reduces heat loss and lessens the need for central heating - a win-win for both homeowners and the environment.
In poorly insulated properties, as much as one-quarter of heat escapes through the windows, so it’s vital that homeowners invest in high-quality windows from a trusted and reputable supplier. With the right fitted windows, an average of £110 to £140 a year can be saved in heating costs in a detached house – a worthwhile saving at a time of spiralling fuel bills! However, in summer, effective double glazing will help keep the home cool, so the benefits are to be enjoyed all year round.
If performance and energy efficiency are your priorities, now is the time to consider installing casement windows.
What Are Casement Windows?
Casement windows are incredibly versatile and well-regarded for their practicality and convenience. They are secured to the frame by hinges, which are mounted either at the top, side, or bottom and opened outwards away from the building manually (or with an automatic mechanism).
Modern casement windows are manufactured to be highly durable and attractive, with an extended lifespan that outstrips that of older products.
The Advantages of Casement Windows
With our double glazed casement windows prices starting at £650, casement windows are a sound investment in any property, with some attractive benefits:
- Superior insulation: new casement windows are highly insulating, with a strong airtight seal where the window sash presses against the frame when closed. Warm air is retained inside the room while cold air cannot find its way in, reducing energy loss and lowering bills. At Harveys Windows, our casement windows are A-rated for their efficiency, while we can also install them with triple glazing for even better thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Versatility: casement windows can be designed and manufactured to suit any property style or size, even where local restrictions are enforced to maintain the character of a street or suburb. Available in a range of materials, including uPVC, aluminium, or timber, casement windows can also be custom-built in a variety of colours.
- Ease of use: with their modern hardware that can be positioned to the side, or at the bottom of the window (for a pushout opener) casement windows are easy and convenient to use, especially in awkward areas over sinks and baths. They can also be installed with automatic openers.
- Ventilation and safety: windows fitted into high-risk areas such as bedrooms have to have 90° hinges, allowing for them to open fully to enable escape if such a situation should arise, this also allows for excellent ventilation in warmer weather, although more secure ongoing ventilation can be achieved by using the dual position locking mechanism, or with the addition of trickle vents to the frame.
- Sustainability – many uPVC windows now have the core made up from recycled plastic, with the multichambered designs giving enough structural support to eliminate the need for steel inserts. Given that windows last anything up to 20 years and the plastic can be reused up to 10 times, this gives a re-assuringly long lifespan to the materials used.
Contact Harveys Windows, The Reputable Supplier
At Harveys Windows, we supply and install an extensive array of windows in a variety of styles and materials, so you can perfect the look for your home while reducing energy loss and noise.
To find out more, please call us on 0116 497 5866 or arrange your visit to our Leicester showroom.
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