The sun has just about peered out from behind the clouds and it’s not freezing… all the time? Yet we’re suggesting that it’s time for you to start thinking about how you want to feel in your home next winter. While we don’t suggest you wish your time away, we’re all for planning today to prepare for tomorrow. One of the best ways you can do this is to assess the needs in your home and retrofit it appropriately to get into the very best shape for when it gets chilly again.
What is a retrofit?
Retrofitting is when existing properties are altered to improve their energy efficiency and consumption.
Why retrofit now?
There are a number of reasons for retrofitting but, realistically, they can be split into a few categories. The first is that spring and summer are good times to have any building works done because (if you’re planning to live at home throughout) you’ll be less impacted by cold temperatures from outside. Homeowner, Tamara, arranged to have her windows replaced during one of the coldest months of the year. Her verdict on the time of the year for renovations? ‘It was not a good plan. Waiting for warmer days would have been so worth it.’ The second is that improvements take time to implement and ideally all works would be completed by the time autumn rolls around. So there you have it, strike while spring is budding.
Another reason is that retrofitting can have real-life, long-term benefits for both you, your pocket and the environment. If you want those features ready and in place for next winter, you’ll want to get started as soon as possible – contractors get booked up fast! Read on to learn more about how retrofitting can make a difference to each of these factors.
