Reducing heat loss through windows is an easy way to reduce your energy bills. With energy costs so high at the moment, we have had many customers wanting to insulate their homes by using indoor shutters for large windows that can often be difficult to insulate.
To make sure we know as much as possible about this, we researched reducing heat loss through windows and using shutters for insulation and found out that shutters can offer a saving up to 33% heat loss even with double glazing. For older windows, such as those in period properties, this reduction becomes even greater. Typically, the older the window, the bigger the insulation benefit of shutters. They’re a relatively low-cost way to reduce heat loss from your windows compared to other options – and they look great too!
In particular, Cafe shutters look excellent when paired with Victorian-era properties with period features, and can really benefit your energy efficiency without compromising on the style of your home. Similarly, we fit many full-height shutters for large Victorian lounge windows to combat the cold.
As winter is now (thankfully!) drawing to an end, we’ll begin to see more customers wanting to keep the heat out. Shutters are also an excellent way to manage the summer heat – independent studies show that internal shading is effective at reducing internal temperatures in the summer, and the advice is often to keep curtains closed during the daytime. With shutters, you can benefit from the shade while leaving your curtains open, leaving a warm glow from your window rather than sitting in a dark room with curtains closed all summer.
Lounge window shutters and bay window shutters are our most popular sellers – and for good reason! They save energy, reduce your energy bills and add to the style of your home with countless options for grain, colour, and shutter type.
