Replace doors and windows for maximum heat

The average home can lose up to 30 per cent of its heat through inefficient windows and doors making them a top concern throughout winter for people who want to improve their abodes.

Repair Home, a online home repair resource, has found that window and door repair in addition to buying replacement windows can save homeowners money on utility bills.

Allison Beatty, from the website, said: "If you''re living with old, leaking doors and windows, this winter''s cold temperatures and high energy costs are a powerful one-two punch."

Many factors from moisture, heat and age can contribute to doors sticking, warping and not closing properly.

You should be aware though that an external window or door is a controlled fitting under the Building Regulations and so certain standards need to be met when replacing them.

There are rules for the amount of thermal heat loss allowed through windows, safety glazing, ventilation, fire safety and access to buildings.


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