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If you have an old and worn front door then it can make sense to replace it, not just from a point of view of the aesthetic that a new door will provide but also in terms of the insulation properties that a new door can provide your property with. 

Front doors have an incredibly important role to play when it comes to the thermal losses that your home suffers from. It is well documented that a house will lose more energy through a front door that is badly insulated than through uninsulated property walls. As a result of this, your front door is one of the most important elements of your property that should conform to all of the requirements set out in the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV). Heating can be improved in your property when you choose the right type of replacement door that offers you thermal insulation and ensure that this is fitted correctly. Even the best quality door will not provide the best insulation against the elements if it is not fitted properly. 

Why Is Thermal Insulation So Important?

The energy that we use to heat our homes is produced by precious and limited natural environmental sources. When it comes to the cost of the heating that we use, energy loss accounts for a rather large part of those costs. 

With the cost of living increases and sustainable uses for these natural resources continually being looked for, the economic use of energy in the home is a must. Reducing energy consumption, particularly where it does not cause issues to the quality of life for the people in a property, isn’t always about making sacrifices. This is particularly relevant when there are other means open to homeowners that can help them to be more energy efficient whilst losing none of the comforts that they are used to. 

You may not realise that your current door is adding to the energy loss in your home, but if it is not fitted properly or is an older door, it probably does not offer the same thermal insulation properties that a newer door will. In recent years there have been major efforts to improve insulation, and therefore energy efficiency, in just about every way possible. This has led to significant improvements in the way that doors are constructed. It is these new innovations that give the modern door its fantastic thermal insulation properties that can help to reduce energy consumption and, therefore, save homeowners money in the long run. 

The concept of thermal insulation is certainly not a new one. It is aimed at retaining heat on the inside of your property whilst helping to prevent heat loss. As homeowners, we often consider things like cavity walls and double, or even triple, glazing as a means of insulating our homes against the cold and to help reduce energy bills. Still, the same cannot always be said about our front doors, yet they are a huge space which can contribute to rising fuel bills. 

Is It Worth It?

Whilst the cost of a new door may seem like an unnecessary expense, it is worth considering that the money will be well spent for the savings that it will make you over time as a result of reduced heating bills. This saving alone is one that is well worth considering, especially in the current economic climate, with utility bills still on the rise and showing little sign of returning to their former levels. 

If you are considering a new front door with thermal insulation, look for a company that has plenty of experience to ensure that it is fitted correctly. A badly fitted door can still result in energy loss.