Every time the winter period approaches, the time of cold and low temperatures arrives. Something that implies a change in the routine of people both inside and outside the home. We went from being on terraces to watching a movie on the sofa. And precisely here is the kit of the question, since there are times that we do not get the right temperature to keep the house warm. For this reason, we are going to give you some tips that you must take into account so that you keep your house isolated from the cold at this time.
The first thing that comes to mind is the materials with which the house has been built. Hence, the insulation of ceilings and walls with various materials such as cork, recycled cotton, spray foam and even fiberglass take on special importance.
Another key point is the windows. To prevent the cold from entering through them, it is necessary that the windows are of high quality. Otherwise, certain materials would have to be used. For example, put silicone around the window frame to prevent the entry of cold or put foam between the window itself and the wall of the building to seal the cracks.
You also have to cover the slot that the boxes of the blinds have with insulating tape because, otherwise, air would enter as if there were no tomorrow.
Other factors that come into play when insulating a house are:
- type of housing: first floor, penthouse, duplex or chalet
- house size, that is, the square meters that it has
- house location, that is, if it is on the corner of the building or if there is an adjoining building
Furniture, rugs, and curtains also help insulate the house. It is clear that if the house is brand new and is not yet dressed with this type of decorative elements, the temperature will be lower. Although that will also depend on the type of heating in the house, something that we usually worry about in abundance in case we can save on the bill at the end of the month. And it is not the same if it is a central heating system in which the concentration of heat will be done in the hours in which it is turned on. However, if the system is individualized by household, each family will be the one to choose the optimal temperature for their home and the time frame that best compensates them to turn it on.