How to Make Your Period Property More Comfortable
If you’ve been used to living in modern homes, moving to a period property can come as a bit of a shock. While period properties are full of charm and brimming with character, they can also sometimes be cold, draughty, damp, and creaky. Everyone wants to feel at ease and relaxed in their own home. But when your home is permanently chilly, and ill-equipped to meet all your needs it’s hard to feel comfortable and relaxed. Fortunately, there are many ways to make your period property feel more comfortable. Doing this means you get to enjoy the benefits of living in a unique, characterful property that meets all your needs. Wondering where to get started? Take a look at these ideas to help you transform your period home into a more comfortable space:
Inspect Your Roof
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. However, every day, your roof is subjected to the elements, and significant amounts of wear and tear. This can all take its toll on the integrity of your roof. Over time, the damage can build up, until eventually your roof fails, leading to issues such as When your roof isn’t performing at its best, your home can feel cold and damp, and can even cause your energy bills to rise. So, when you’re trying to make your home feel more comfortable, your roof is a great place to begin. Getting your roof inspected by professional roof contractors or roof thatchers is an excellent way to establish whether there are roofing issues that need to be resolved. A leak-free, well-insulated roof can play a significant role in making your home feel more comfortable throughout the year, and even reduce your energy bills.
Add Secondary Glazing
Most modern homes have double glazing, but when you have a period home, switching your original windows to UPVC isn’t always an option. If your home is a listed building, you may not be permitted to have UPVC. Even if it isn’t you might want to preserve as many of your home’s original features as possible. If you want to gain the benefits of reduced outside noise and improved thermal insulation, you could keep your original windows, and have secondary glazing fitted in addition. Secondary glazing is also an excellent way to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
Re-Think Your Flooring
Stripping back old and dated carpets to reveal a beautiful parque floor or intricately patterned original tiles is always a joyous find in a period property. These hidden treasures can really add to the character of your home. However, if your home has original floorboards that contain gaps and cracks, this can leave your rooms feeling draughty and cold. This can also lead to poor sound-proofing between the upstairs and downstairs of your home. Adding rugs and runners to your period home can help to minimise noise from other floors and block draughts. Most importantly, your comfort will be significantly increased, and your home will feel much cosier.
