The reason? Your home’s insulation—or lack of it. Most people don’t realize that heat loss is what keeps their homes colder than they’d like and their bills higher than they’d expect. But here’s the good news: understanding how heat escapes can help you stop it.
In this guide, we’ll break down the science of heat loss and show you simple, practical ways to keep warmth in, cut your heating costs, and make your home feel comfortable again.
To really understand why your home feels cold and your heating bills keep climbing, it helps to know the three main ways heat escapes. Think of heat as something that naturally wants to balance out—if it’s warmer inside than outside, it’s going to try to escape. Here’s how:
Each of these processes works together to rob your home of warmth, forcing your heating system to work harder and your energy bills to climb. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to stopping them.
So, if heat loss is costing you warmth and money, why not just upgrade everything to double glazing or add expensive insulation? For many people, these traditional options aren’t as practical as they sound. Here’s why:
For one, double glazing usually means replacing your entire window. This is costly, often requires a professional, and might not even be an option for older homes with single-glazed windows, where changing the structure isn’t allowed. Add to that the fact that double glazing can take weeks to install—and for many people, it’s just too big an expense.
Then there’s traditional secondary glazing—another method of adding insulation to existing windows. But secondary glazing typically means bulky frames and heavy panels that block out more than just cold air. They’re hard to install, hard to remove, and they can make your home feel more closed in than cozy.
This is where AirShield comes in. Designed to fit neatly onto the internal frame of your existing windows, AirShield adds an extra layer of insulation that’s as effective as double glazing, without the expense or hassle. It’s an affordable, do-it-yourself solution that keeps the heat in, the cold out, and doesn’t change the look or function of your windows. Unlike older, bulky options, AirShield is practically invisible, leaving you with all the light and view you love—just without the chill.
With AirShield, you’re not committing to a costly remodel; you’re simply enhancing your windows to keep your home warmer. And because it’s so easy to install, you’ll start noticing the benefits immediately.
AirShield might look simple, but it’s a powerful tool for keeping warmth where you want it—inside your home. By adding a second layer of transparent, insulating material, AirShield addresses each of the three major types of heat loss.
Conduction: The materials in AirShield create an insulating layer over your existing windows, slowing down the direct transfer of heat. Instead of heat passing quickly through the single-pane glass and into the chilly outdoors, it hits the AirShield barrier and stays in your home, where it belongs.
Convection: AirShield also creates a sealed pocket of air between the existing glass and the secondary panel. This pocket acts as a buffer zone that stops the flow of drafts that convection currents create. Without cold air entering and warm air leaving, your rooms feel warmer and more comfortable all day, with no need to constantly turn up the thermostat.
Radiation: Finally, AirShield’s internal-layer design prevents radiant heat loss. Instead of letting the warmth in your room radiate straight toward the cold glass and out into the night, AirShield reflects that warmth back inside. You get to keep more of the heat you’re paying for, making your home feel cozy and consistent, even on the coldest nights.
With AirShield in place, you’re turning your windows from weak points into powerful insulators. The heat stays in, the cold stays out, and your heating system doesn’t have to work nearly as hard. That means lower bills, more comfort, and a solution that works seamlessly with your lifestyle.
AirShield Glazing Panels are more than just an extra layer of material—they’re a scientifically designed solution to tackle all three forms of heat loss effectively. Here’s how they address the problem and transform your windows into energy-saving powerhouses:
The 3mm acrylic panels in AirShield act as a thermal barrier over your single-glazed windows, reducing the rate of heat transfer. Instead of heat passing through the glass and escaping outdoors, the insulating acrylic slows the process, keeping warmth inside your home where it belongs.
The sealed air pocket created between the existing window and the AirShield panel acts as a buffer zone. This prevents the circulation of cold drafts caused by convection currents. Without those pesky drafts, your home stays consistently warmer, and you don’t have to keep turning up the heat to compensate.
AirShield’s design minimizes radiant heat loss by reflecting warmth back into your room instead of letting it radiate toward the cold glass of your windows. This means you retain more of the heat you’re paying for, resulting in a cozier living environment.
By addressing conduction, convection, and radiation all at once, AirShield Glazing Panels create a comprehensive insulation system for your windows. This leads to noticeable benefits not just in comfort but also in energy savings.
When you add AirShield to your windows, you’re not just stopping heat loss—you’re creating a more efficient, cost-effective, and comfortable home. Here are some key benefits:
Heat loss doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of winter. With AirShield Glazing Panels, you can stop the cycle of wasted warmth and rising heating bills. Whether you live in an older home with single glazing or simply want to boost your home’s efficiency, AirShield is the perfect solution.
It’s time to take control of your home’s comfort and start saving money. Don’t let another winter leave you shivering or struggling with sky-high energy costs. Install AirShield Glazing Panels and feel the difference.
