Replacing old windows
When is it time?
How to know when it’s time to replace old windows with new ones? There is no simple formula, but we can provide some guidelines to help you decide whether your windows need renovation, service or replacement.
Consider the following when thinking about replacing your old windows with new energy-efficient ones:
- Heating costs are too high (windows that seal poorly can increase the costs of heating by up to 30%),
- Air blows through closed windows and drafts are felt around the windows,
- Opening and closing the windows is difficult,
- Windows are damaged (paint is peeling, seals are damaged, etc.),
- It is cold in the room with windows closed in winter (or hot in summer),
- Noise can be heard from the surroundings,
- Windows spoil the appearance of your home.
If you answered affirmatively to several of the above points, we advise you to replace the windows as soon as possible.
Why and when to undertake window replacement?
If your heating bill is increasing every month, it is very likely that your windows are no longer performing their basic function. One of the key advantages of replacing old windows with new energy-efficient windows is long-term savings on heating and cooling.
However, it is also important to note that replacing windows will also improve the living climate. Unpleasant drafts that harmyour health will disappear, rooms that were previously almost impossible to heat will be comfortably warm and external noises will be significantly reduced when you close your new windows for the first time.
Three essential long-term advantages gained by replacing old windows with energy-efficient ones:
1. Up to 30% savings on heating
Old and worn-out windows represent a large part of the energy losses in a house or apartment. Energy renovation ensures a reduction in heat losses and consequently savings on heating and cooling.
Energy losses, which are the result of poor insulating properties of windows, can mean up to 30% energy losses, which in turn means 30% higher heating costs.
In older buildings with double-glazed windows, ordinary glass and no seals on the closures, poor insulation can also account for up to 50% of heat losses. Therefore, it is necessary to replace windows first when renovating older buildings.
2. Comfortable and healthy living
Drafts can drastically change the temperature in your home. In addition to the higher heating costs mentioned above, this also adversely affects your well-being and health. Drafts are felt as an unpleasant cold wind, which can also lead to health problems. Also, moisture and mould can appear in rooms due to worn-out windows.
Due to the hygroscopic properties of wood, modern thermally and sound insulating wooden windows have the ability to regulate room humidity. Wood is a hypoallergenic material, so it has a beneficial effect on human respiratory systems. As a natural material, wood also has excellent electrostatic properties, which means it creates an anti-allergic living space.
If you live at a very noisy location, we advise you to consult Jelovica experts about the necessary level of sound insulation. We are available to you at our sales and service points throughout Slovenia, at info@jelovica.si or on the toll-free phone number 080 23 23.
Windows with double glazing usually provide sufficient sound protection, unless there are sources of more significant noise.
3. Improved appearance and property value
If your windows are warped or sagging, if s the paint is peeling off the frames or if they have yellowed, then it is time to replace them and your home will shine once again in a new light. If we look at investing in new wooden windows purely from a financial perspective, it will bring long-term savings on heating and an increase the property value.
What does replacing old windows with new ones look like?
Window replacement is a long-term investment that must pay off multiple times, so we advise you to approach it comprehensively. Choose windows based on consultation with an expert, who will be able to advise you correctly on glazing (double or triple glazing), profile thickness (68 mm to 94 mm), shading and other accessories, installation (traditional or RAL installation) and, last but not least, the possibility of obtaining a non-repayable Eco Fund subsidy for energy-efficient wooden windows.
At Jelovica, we have designed numerous package deals with wooden windows and wooden-aluminium windows. These provide a comprehensive energy renovation service covering everything from measurement, consultations, professional mediation in obtaining Eco Fund subsidies to the disposal of old windows and the installation of new ones.
Always on your side
Time constraints and overload are often to blame for the incomplete exploitation of subsidies and incentives. This is why at Jelovica, we offer professional support with submitting applications for Eco Fund subsidies when replacing your old worn out windows with energy-saving wooden ones. Thousands of households across Slovenia have already trusted us.
Jelovica offers a comprehensive window replacement service:
- We provide professional consultations on obtaining a subsidy for the purchase of wooden windows;
- We make the necessary measurements and manufacture new windows to measure;
- We manufacture windows at a state-of-the-art automated production facility;
- We perform the dismantling of old windows and installation of new energy-efficient windows;
- We have received numerous awards for the quality of window installation: Jelovica is the holder of the quality mark in construction, awarded by the independent ZRMK Institute;
- Our external building joiner has the appropriate quality certificates and is marked with the CE mark;
- We offer a five-year warranty on wooden windows;
- We dispose of old windows in an environment-friendly way.
RAL installation or classic installation? Which to opt for and why?
RAL installation ensures the highest energy efficiency. Read more about this in our article on energy savings.
Why is Jelovica the right decision for replacing old windows?
- Because people have trusted us for more than 100 years;
- Because we have successfully carried out energy renovations in thousands of Slovenian homes;
- Because we adapt to your wishes in terms of window shape and size;
- Because we offer a comprehensive energy renovation service;
- Because all works are performed by our experts;
- Because in addition to windows, we also offer shading and other accessories;
- Because we offer support with obtaining Eco Fund subsidies;
- Because we also offer a complete energy renovation of your home (wall assembly, roof, window replacement and window sill installation);
- We will be happy to provide you with professional consultations on the replacement of old windows or service your existing windows.
We are available to you at our sales and service points throughout Slovenia, at info@jelovica.si or on the toll-free phone number 080 23 23.