Smart Europeans figured out how to do in winter without central heating Bashny.Net

In recent years, we have become accustomed to the Russian government blackmailing European partners with a gas pipe at the first opportunity. Like, the heating season will come, and without our gas you will freeze!

In fact, freezing does not threaten anyone, since there is almost no central heating in Europe. The local population is used to counting every penny, so it came to the conclusion that kilometer heating lines are a huge loss of energy. It is better to save on heating and heat the home with mini-boilers or even install an individual boiler.

It is enough to see who produces boilers and gas boilers: the leading companies are completely foreign! And that’s not to mention heaters powered by alternative energy. Wind turbines, solar panels and water heaters also came to us from the West.



However, Europeans are strong not only in the production of heat sources, but also in terms of energy efficiency of housing. After all, if your house is blown through the drafts, it will always be cold, even if the batteries will stir in full. Therefore, in preparation for the heating season, it will not be superfluous to study their experience.

Plastic windows are not a whim, but an investment in energy efficiency. They are called Euro windows everywhere. Modern windows provide excellent insulation and do not require special care. Of course, during the installation, you should not save on the windows themselves (low-quality seals can stand in cheap products, which will dry out in a couple of years), or on installation work.



Do not forget that almost all Euro windows can adjust the level of pressing glass. In winter, the glass can be squeezed tighter for better tightness, and in the summer to dissolve for ventilation. How to do it yourself, read in a separate material.



Unfortunately, nothing in this world lasts forever. Even high-quality double-glazed windows due to frequent opening of windows can shatter over time, because of which cracks appear between the wall and the frame. They may be tiny, but heat escapes through them. However, this problem can be solved with your own hands with the help of a sealant.



How to insulate wooden windows Without euro windows, you can also do. Moreover, in Europe, they can not be installed everywhere. For example, most historic buildings prohibit any amateur activity, and all elements of the house must correspond to the time of its construction. There are many houses in England with single windows!

Wooden windows require more maintenance, but you can also squeeze the maximum energy efficiency out of them. First of all, pay attention to the condition of seals. They must be elastic and without visible damage. Otherwise, replace them with new ones. By the way, good seals should be not only on the windows, but also on the doors.



Another source of drafts is the gap between the glass and the window cape. Initially, sealing in this place was supposed to provide window cover. That's just her condition usually no one is watching, and crack and crumble grease begins in a few years. In our time, it is advisable to close the seam around the glass with the help of a modern sealant, the benefit of the market is the widest choice of these funds.



In the last few years in the heating season, heat-saving film for windows is in high demand. This film is often called the third glass, because it gives almost the same effect! It can be glued to both plastic and wooden frames. The only drawback can be considered only the requirement for the quality of gluing. Not everyone is able to properly paste the film the first time.



And finally advice in case of extreme cold snap: you can additionally insulate the window with a packaging bubble film. To do this, cut off the size of the window the desired piece of bubble, spray it with water from the sprayer and press the moistened side against the glass. This method will help to wait out a few particularly frosty days, after which the film can be easily removed.



Given the widest range of products, it will not be superfluous to consult before buying what tool is best suited to solve your problems. And remember that for the heating season it is better to prepare in advance.