3M 2174W Outdoor Patio Door Insulator Kit, 7 9.3-Foot (2174W-6), Clear, Large Windows & Doors

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The frames may be wood to match the original as closely as possible, or made from other materials such as uPVC, but designed to resemble the wooden original. Whether it’s of the bi-fold, French or sliding variety, a patio door presents the elements with plenty of cracks to slip through, and the warmth inside your home with plenty of glass through which to escape.

Visit Historic Environment Scotland and Historic England for additional ways to make a historic home more energy efficient. French Doors are a traditional and relatively affordable alternative to more modern styles of patio doors, like folding and sliding doors. Use Window Coverings – Curtains or drapes with thermal backing are an excellent solution for keeping the warmth in, cold out, or whatever you like, depending on the time of year.With a passion for patio design, I bring together my academic background and a love for creating beautiful outdoor havens. Fixing your poorly insulated glass door can lead to loads of knock-on benefits that include preventing heat loss and keeping your home warm, creating a cosy atmosphere and lowering your heating bill in the winter. Thin film stuck to the frame with tape will provide some limited improvement at low cost, but is unlikely to last long.

If you can bear the mess, get a crystal-clear film heat shrink to seal out cold and use a hairdryer to seal it. Window treatments, such as plastic window film, are another great way to winterproof a sliding patio door. Weather stripping is commonly applied to single pane windows, double pane windows and doors of all varieties to keep rain, wind and snow out of a home or business.In England and Wales, the easiest way to make sure your windows are fitted to the UK Government’s building regulations standards is to choose an installer who is registered with one of the official competent person schemes.