- Roof windows can help improve your home’s energy efficiency thanks to insulation and increased daylight, which can reduce the need for artificial lighting.
- Calculate the energy efficiency of your current windows to find out if a roof window replacement could save you money and energy.
- If you accessorise your roof windows with the right blinds or shutters, you can achieve plenty of daylight during daytime and full darkness at night, which are the best conditions for good sleep.
Are your windows energy-efficient?
A typical house loses approximately 10% of its heat through the windows. By looking at the energy efficiency of your current windows, you can calculate the savings that could be achieved by replacing them. With an investment in well-insulated windows, you can potentially save money on your heating bill while getting more daylight in your home.
Save money and energy
New windows often have better frames and higher-performing glazing, thereby helping to to improve energy efficiency. VELUX roof windows' are designed to help reduce energy loss from your home.
Technological advancements that allow for better performing glazing (lower U values) improve insulation by reducing heat transfer through the window. This means that the amount of energy needed for heating can be reduced, and depending on the building and its use, may help lower energy bills.
Moreover, as windows age, their thermal performance can decline due to normal ageing of glazing units, seals, and other components. Replacing your old windows with modern, high-performance roof windows can help improve insulation and enhance the overall energy efficiency of your home.
Replace your windows and save energy
Understand the window efficiency rating
Energy-efficient windows are also known as energy-saving windows. These windows are designed to prevent your heated or cooled air from escaping the home, thus making your windows more energy-efficient. Their increased insulation can reduces your home's energy usage and, therefore, your bills! Windows also help make your home more comfortable, as they can be opened to improve ventilation and circulation in your house.
Make roof windows your most relied-on light source
Adding windows to your home increases the amount of natural light, helping to reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day. If you select enough roof windows and place them correctly throughout your space, you may be able to rely on daylight during the day and reduce the amount of electricity used for artificial lighting.
Accessorising those roof windows with the correct internal and external blinds and shutters can also help you keep the room temperature more stable throughout the year, meaning you rely less on expensive cooling and heating systems. In other words, windows can provide a [natural/simple] method of regulating your indoor climate.
