Keep The Heat In This Season With Shutters

The weather is starting to get a little cooler as we near the end of the year. So, now is a greater time than any to start thinking about energy efficient ways to keep the home warm for years to come. Not only are shutters super stylish but they are also an excellent option to improve the energy efficiency in your home.

Over the last year it has been estimated that energy prices have risen by about 5-6% and other unwanted costs will undoubtedly be expected to rise also. With that in mind we need to start thinking of other ways to cut costs and keep our bills low. Especially with Christmas just around the corner.

Up to 18% of the homes heat can be lost through the windows and it could be more if you still have single glazing windows. Guaranteed to last a long time, shutters are quite easily the most cost-effective way for providing added warmth in your home, helping in lowering your heating bills. Stated by BSSA, when the panels are closed, they reduce over 40% of heat that escapes through your windows.

How does it work? Shutters act as added insulation over the window not only keeping the cold out in the winter but also the heat in during the summer keeping the home cool. They create a vacuum, between the panels and the glass, essentially trapping the draft. Perfect for keeping the home cosy and warm for these cooler months.

Research conducted by British Heritage highlights that with the addition of well installed interior shutters to a window reduces the heat loss by 58% and drops the U-Value of the window from 4.3 to 1.7. If you are unaware of what U-Value is, it i­­­­s the measurement of how effective a material is as an insulator for your home. The lower the number the better and more energy efficient it is. The U-Value is given as a sum of the thermal resistance of the layers of a building element. A buildings element’s U-Value is extremely important as there are certain standards that must be reached in accordance with building regulations and standards.

With the winters predicted to keep getting colder as well as the summers getting warmer, there is no better way to ensure your home is the most energy efficient all year round. By adding this energy saving product to your windows they can help towards lower energy bills without compromising on style. Remember that shutters not only are effect but also stylish and work well with any home’s interiors. Nothing will feel out of place.

Prepare your home for the winter chill and keep Jack Frost out. Have a browse through our many shutter styles and galleries. Ensure you get your shutters before Christmas with our 30% off airfreight sale when you order before the 8^th of November. Contact one of our friendly team today, call us on 020 8871 9333 or send us an email.