Started on Wed, 01.07.2026 - 5:28am America/New_York
My flat in Nottingham has these big bay windows that look lovely but they're absolutely useless at keeping the temperature steady. In winter, I'm freezing and my heating bills are through the roof. In summer, it's like sitting in a greenhouse. I'm renting, so replacing the windows isn't an option. Any ideas?
Stefan MC oni
Student
Level 1
PM
For months, I put up with the ridiculous temperature swings in my Edinburgh flat. I'd wake up shivering in winter, and in summer, I'd be sweating just sitting still. My beautiful bay windows were the culprit, but I couldn't afford new ones. I tried everything – thermal curtains, draught excluders, even that cling-film stuff you shrink with a hairdryer. Nothing worked. Then a builder mate mentioned Low E window film, and I found exactly what I needed at https://www.tintfit.com/shop/energy-saving-insulation. This film has a microscopically thin metallic coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and blocks solar heat in summer. It's barely noticeable once installed and can reduce heat loss through glass by up to 30%. Installation took me about half an hour per window with soapy water and a squeegee. Now my flat stays warm without the heating constantly running, my energy bills have dropped noticeably, and I've even noticed less condensation on the glass. It's rent-friendly too – I can just peel it off when I move out. Such a simple solution, but it's transformed my winter.