We’re leaving the summer season behind and moving into September, which brings autumn, the prelude to the coldest season: winter. As this new season approaches, temperatures drop to levels that are felt inside our homes. Therefore, if you’re thinking about investing in insulation or renovations to combat the cold in your home, autumn is the perfect time to do so, before the colder temperatures arrive.

Today on our blog, we’ll tell you about the most common renovations we carry out to prepare a home for the cold. However, as we always warn you, each case and home are unique, so we’ll need to conduct a thorough analysis of each home to determine what actions need to be taken.

How to prepare your home for the cold

Install a heating system

Of course, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of home renovations to combat the cold is heating. If you don’t have a heating system at home, it may be time to invest in one. You have many options to choose from: central heating, radiator heating, electric heating, etc.

Central heating is the most commonly implemented system in recent years. From a central point (boiler, furnace, or heat pump), heat is distributed throughout the home through ducts running through the walls and floors. Another option is radiator heating, which is usually more economical to install and, although less convenient and intuitive than central heating, is equally efficient.

It’s also time to check your boiler and consider replacing it if your existing system has given you problems in the past.

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Thermal insulation

Before the cold winter arrives, it’s a good idea to check your home’s insulation. In this blog post, we discussed home insulation against heat , as all the steps we discussed also help combat the cold. Therefore, if you’ve already taken the necessary measures to insulate your home against the heat in the summer, they’ll also help you this time of year.

Keeping the heat inside your home is important, but keeping the cold out is also crucial. That’s why inspecting and replacing doors and windows is so crucial when it comes to thermal insulation, as they are the main sources of heat leaks. By conducting an inspection, we’ll determine if maintenance or replacing the seals is necessary.

Combat humidity

Finally, remember that dampness can be a real burden inside your home. Fall is a good time to check your entire home for problems and fix them before the cold temperatures and heavy rains hit. The most prone areas are usually the bathroom or kitchen, but they can appear anywhere.

To combat dampness, there are different actions that can be taken, and they will be specific to each home. To do this, we must conduct a home assessment and locate the root of the problem. Waterproofing your home is a great option that we can benefit from year-round. With this, you can say goodbye to damp and mold, which, in addition to damaging the home’s structure and potentially causing serious damage, are also a threat to the health of the household members.

Installing a fireplace

Most of the time, installing a fireplace in our bedroom or dining room serves an aesthetic rather than a functional purpose. Fireplaces are a traditional home element that, thanks to new design trends, is also becoming a cutting-edge element.

Forget about your home smelling like smoke with your fireplace. Today’s designs and installations are nothing like those old-fashioned village fireplaces; they’re practical, don’t produce unpleasant odors, and don’t spread dirt around the room. Go ahead and install yours!

If you need to replace your windows or doors, take advantage of this opportunity and opt for models that offer thermal comfort inside. Double-paned doors and windows keep out both heat and cold, helping to maintain a pleasant temperature inside the room.

Thermal floors

One trend we’ll be seeing more and more in home renovations this winter is the use of underfloor heating. This is a system of pipes under the floor that carry hot water, providing a pleasant, adjustable temperature to the floor during the colder months. This will reduce energy consumption, as it avoids the need for traditional heating methods such as heaters or radiators.

However, this system isn’t the most economical. So if you want to invest in a warm floor, but still want to stick to your budget, you’ll want to opt for a wood floor, which provides warmth to any home and retains the room’s heat.