How energy-efficient doors and windows help keep homes cool in summers
Ankit Modi
The discomfort from extreme heat in a house during summertime may be high enough if too many high levels of heat are allowed into the house through doors and windows, therefore making it uncomfortable to live indoors.
As higher amounts of hot air enter the home, also creating the need to run air conditioning more to maintain indoor comfort, the homeowner’s average monthly utilities will increase. An alternative option that will help reduce the negative impacts of excessive heat in the summertime is energy-efficient uPVC windows and doors.
Reduces Heat Transfer
Energy-efficient uPVC doors and windows are designed with the ability to limit the transfer of heat. These are unlike aluminium and other metal frames that quickly conduct solar radiation into the thermal mass of the frame. This leads to increasing the temperature of overall interior of the house.
With the multiple chambers of the multi-chamber uPVC door or window profile, the insulation properties of the multi-chamber profile will also restrict the transmission of thermal energy through the door or window. Therefore, indoor conditions will be comfortable year-round regardless of the summer’s intensely high heat!
Better Sealing
In most instances, the primary reason for heat entering a homeowner’s residence is due to inadequate sealing. The presence of gaps surrounding traditional windows and doors often allows warm air to flow into the residence while allowing cool air to exit the residence. Energy-efficient uPVC door and window systems are created with tighter-than-normal fitting components, which provide superior air-flair performance.
By providing a tighter fit of the uPVC door or window components, each of these systems will aid in maintaining an even indoor temperature; as a result, cooling systems will not need to operate continuously during the hottest portions of summer days.
Better Air Movement
In the warm weather during summer, opening the right kinds of windows gives you the opportunity to bring in fresh air into your home that can help move out the hot, stale air that tends to get trapped inside your home.
- Maximum airflow is provided by casement windows because they are able to open fully.
- Sliding windows allow you to get the benefit of ventilating your home while not taking up as much space.
- Tilt and turn windows allow you to make a small, stable, safe opening to allow fresh air in.
By providing your home with a continuous flow of air—nighttime and early morning—you enable yourself to cool your entire home naturally.
Appropriate for Large Opening Areas
Fold and slide door systems are perfect for balconies or large openings and provide secure closure against large areas of unwanted heat. These door systems use a well-designed frame that helps to maintain a comfortable environment inside a home, no matter how large the opening is.
Lower Power Consumption
When you set the thermostat down for your house, you consume less energy from using a fan or air conditioner, and the result is that you will pay less for your utility bills long-term. You will have saved a lot of money over time (especially in the summer months).
More Comfortable Living Space
Windows and doors that are poised to offer substantial energy savings will create a comfortable and breathable environment throughout the entire year, regardless of the weather conditions outside. Using energy-efficient windows and doors provides an additional advantage in improving indoor air quality. This is done as the amount of outside noise reaching your living area is restricted and the amount of dust entering your home is reduced. As a result of these two factors combined, you should expect to have higher-quality indoor air within your home.
Using high-quality, energy-efficient windows or doors in your living space can help reduce the temperature inside your living space throughout the summer months. High-quality, energy-efficient uPVC windows and doors will not only limit the amount of heat that enters your home but will also decrease the heat transfer to your home (via better insulation) and help air circulate through your home more freely than with standard windows and doors. By improving energy efficiency, thermal transfer, and circulation of air, you will reduce the amount of heat entering your home, reduce your electricity and/or gas utility costs, and be more comfortable in your home.
By upgrading from standard windows/doors to high-quality, energy-efficient windows/doors, you will enjoy a much more comfortable place to live; you will save energy, and you will have a substantially cooler home.
The profiles are specifically engineered for excessive heat climatic conditions like those experienced across India. These are certified to withstand high temperatures and are designed not to highly discolour even at temperatures up to 60°C. This ensures long-lasting aesthetic appeal and structural performance even in harsh summer environments.
Ankit Modi is Managing Director, Durakraft Extrusions
