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Seasonal Maintenance: How to Prepare Windows for Winter

While we love the coziness of the holiday season, the winter weather can make it feel impossible to enjoy, especially if that weather creeps into your home! If you find that certain rooms in your home are cold despite cranking up the heat, you might have a few weak spots letting in those cold drafts without realizing it.

A person using caulk to prepare their windows for winter before adding Hunter Douglas cellular shades at Window Accents & Flooring near Princeton Borough, New Jersey (NJ)

Properly preparing your windows for the cold months can reduce cold spots, save energy, and make your home feel more comfortable. Our team at Window Accents & Flooring shares a few of our favorite tips on how to prepare windows for winter.

Add Energy-Efficient Window Treatments

Since windows are the main culprit for home energy loss, upgrading to the right window treatments can significantly improve your comfort. For example, Hunter Douglas Duette® Cellular Shades trap air in their honeycomb-like structure, creating a layer of insulation between the shades and window. Hunter Douglas cellular shades for sliding glass doors are an especially effective way to keep your home toasty, as wider windows need proper coverage.

On the other hand, if you desire a classic, structured look, the thick slats of Heritance® Wood Shutters provide excellent insulation. These Hunter Douglas shutters also exude a timeless look that’ll look beautiful for years.

Upgrade to Motorized Window Treatments

Keeping your home comfortable in the winter is also about making the most out of the natural sunlight your home gets throughout the day. That’s where the award-winning PowerView® Automation by Hunter Douglas comes in.

This motorized system allows you to schedule your shades to open during the day when the sun is at its peak and close in the evening and early morning to keep cold air out.

Apply Window Insulation Film

Window insulation film is a practical, affordable way to block drafts and improve energy efficiency. Applied directly to the glass, this transparent film reduces heat loss without obstructing your view. Generally, you can find this film at your local hardware store.

Seal Gaps with Caulk

Have you ever put your hand up to certain parts of the window and felt cold air coming through? Drafts around your home’s window frames can lower its temperature by letting cold air inside.

To help combat this challenge, inspect your windows for cracks and gaps and seal them off with silicone caulk during autumn before the weather drops. This quick fix is an inexpensive way to stop cold air from sneaking in and warm air from escaping.

Replace Your Weather Stripping

Weather stripping around windows can wear out over time. Worn-out weather stripping can lead to drafts, heat loss, and general discomfort in the home. Replacing old or damaged weather stripping is a simple task that can improve insulation and reduce energy costs.

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Winter doesn’t have to be a yearly fight between the weather and keeping your home comfortable! By following some of these tips and tricks, you can keep cold air outside and warm air inside, creating a toasty home that’s perfect for the winter.

To learn more on how to prepare windows for winter or to explore our available window treatment collections, request a consultation online or call (609) 924-0029. Window Accents & Flooring is located in Princeton, New Jersey, and proudly serves all of Central New Jersey, including Princeton, Somerset County, Mercer County, Hunterdon County, Morris County, and Middlesex County.