Doors and windows can be the weak points in home insulation, meaning you use more energy to heat and cool your home. To reduce heat loss/gain, make sure doors and windows seal tightly and if necessary fit draught excluders. Windows can be double glazed, or explore some lower-cost alternatives to glazing listed below.

   When building, you can minimise environmental impact by looking for recycled doors and windows from building salvage yards.

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