Just like bedrooms, many people imagine entering a bathroom as a warm and cozy place. It is where members of a household take a shower or a bath; brush their teeth, and many others. It’s a place where people can do things privately as nature intends them to. But what if your bathroom is a cold as the temperature outside your home? Have you ever thought about this especially now that winter is fast approaching?
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Your windows can be a factor that contributes to the temperature of your bathroom. Windows are known to let 35% of heat inside your home to escape, leaving it cold. To prevent this from happening, you first have to find out the current condition of your windows.
If you are still using single glazed windows for your bathroom and for the rest of your home, then it might be time for you to have them replaced. But if replacing them is not an option available to you at the moment, you can apply secondary glazing instead. Apart from that, the windows should be in perfect condition. This means no cracked areas any on the surface of the glass and the frame of your windows inside the bathroom.
Condensation is a common problem in areas of homes that have a lot of moisture, including bathrooms. And if you are experiencing window condensation in your bathroom, then that is a sign that your windows are damaged. It is no wonder that your bathroom’s temperature is low and cold, despite a boiler or heater turned on. This would also mean having higher energy bills than the usual.
Despite the current situation of your bathroom, there are still ways for you to change that. And one of them is through the installation of double glazed windows. Double-glazing is a type of window that has two glass panes with a special type of air in between them to help insulate heat. These windows typically use PVC as its frame material because of its insulating characteristics.
Having this kind of window installed will help keep the heat locked up inside your bathroom and reduce the need for additional heating from your boiler or heater. Apart from that, these windows can reduce your electricity bills throughout the winter. Condensation won’t even be a problem, even in your bathroom.
Double glazed windows are just one of the many options you can try to keep the temperature high in your bathroom. You may also try having under floor heating. This makes sure that every step you take in your bathroom is warm and comfortable, even at night. Adding lamps that emit heat is also a good idea.
Installing the proper ventilation in your bathroom can also help you save you from condensation because it allows excess moisture to escape your bathroom. And it can also save you from surprising smells after a person uses the toilet.
Bathrooms are welcoming when it’s warm, comfortable, and well-lit. Make sure that you help visitors feel at home by making your bathrooms comfortable through double glaze windows and the mentioned tips above.