The cold weather has arrived and is likely to stay until spring across most parts of the country. With this cold weather comes (or goes) the millions of dollars Canadians spend heating our homes and businesses every year.
In fact, the cost of heating a home has doubled in the past 10 years and now represents 60% of the energy spend in Canadian homes.
Unfortunately, as this article points out, the introduction of the HST in British Columbia and Ontario later this year will add $198.00/year to the average Canadian's heating budget.
One way to help reduce heating costs is by identifying key sources of heat loss in your home. About.com has assembled this list of the worst heat loss culprits:
- Infiltration / Air Leakage: 35%
- Windows and Doors: 18%-20%
- Floors and Below Grade Space: 15%-18%
- Walls: 12%-14%
- Ceilings: 10%
As you can see, windows and doors account for up to 20% of a home's heat loss.
If you're not ready to replace your old windows or would like to enhance the insulating properties of your new windows it's worth considering having window film installed.
Sunscape films from Madico act as thermal shields, insulating against inside heat loss during winter. You’ll cut heating costs as you conserve energy, yet the beauty outside your windows is unchanged.
Some studies report that Sunscape films reduce the heat loss of a window by more than 35%.
Please contact us for more information on these products and installation services from Window Film Systems.
