The arrival of autumn brings some grey and windy days. So that your house in Menorca feels like a true home in the winter, will depend on its insulation conditions, particularly those of the windows and balconies.

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What recommendations should we follow to enjoy the lovely views of the island in the warmth of our apartment, flat or villa? Extraventanas, Windows of all types, made to measure recommend:

  • If possible dismiss wood due to its higher maintenance and choose aluminium with a thermal bridge or PVC, and in very exposed locations or areas, opt for double glazing.
  • Install all metallic carpentry leaving a gap between the window and the wall.
  • Use stainless steel and special marine metal fittings for properties that very close to the sea.
  • Protect the fittings by lubricating them with liquid vaseline every year.
  • Clean the metallic carpentry regularly with non-abrasive products.

And if the windows are made of traditional wooden carpentry? At Extraventanas we emphasise the importance of sanding and painting every year, and the convenience of gradually replacing it with new carpentry in order to improve the insulation and boosting comfort and energy-saving in our homes. “Depending on your budget you can make the change all at once or in parts, but it is an option to consider because the investment has an immediate return”, they point out.

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