There’s no doubt that you’ve looked at your business overheads time and time again to try and work out where you can save some money. One of the very best ways is of course to be more economical, which means using less energy for things like heating and lighting. If you want to try and keep your premises warmer in the winter, and cooler in the summer, then insulation is your best friend.
Insulating your wall cavities is something that you’ll have to leave to the experts, as it can require specialist equipment and materials. Your windows however are actually things that you can do yourself with just a little bit of DIY knowledge and some readily-available materials. Let’s take a look at how you’d go about insulating a sash window, one of the more common types you’ll find in an office, usually fitted with hardware from a company like Mighton.
Step by Step
Firstly, you’ll need to use a hammer and perhaps a crowbar to remove the moulding that’s already surrounding the window. You’ll eventually be left with gaps either side of the window, between the jamb and the wall. These gaps are where heat can move easily through, and are where you’re going to put the insulation.
Next, use some expanding sealant to plug the space at the top and bottom of each gap, ensuring you leave enough space for the insulation to fit snugly.
Rigid foam insulation is the best for windows, and all you’ll need to do is cut some to size to fit down into the gaps either side of the window between wall and jamb. It’s usually fairly easy to work with, and can be found at most larger DIY stores.
There’s still likely to be a small gap around the insulation, but you can cover all of this up by using foil tape, which is a reasonably good insulator. You should also plug the gap where the rope comes out.
Finally, all you need to do is re-attach the moulding around the window and you’re good to go. There’s a good video for you to follow here if you’re having trouble. Now your windows will be far better insulated than they were before, which means you won’t need to switch the heating or air-con on quite as much as you used to, ultimately saving your business money in the long run.
