Creating a comfortable working environment at home has now become more important than ever. Read on to find out how double-glazed windows can help you work from home comfortably.
Creating a comfortable home office
By now, working from home is a normal that everyone’s gotten used to. A home office could be created by converting the spare room of your home, setting up shop on the dining table or even using the garage if you want the extra space. However, working from home has its drawbacks. Often spaces can be limited, full of distractions and subject to extreme heat or cold that your new work environment.
While many have sought to tackle this issue through quick fixes such as chair warmers, noise cancelling headphones, portable air conditioners or heaters and comfy socks in winter, several hurdles to long-term comfort remain.
Challenge #1 - Noise
For most of us, day-to-day chores often go with music or our favourite TV shows playing in the background as white noise. But when we switch off and choose to concentrate on work the effect of noise on productivity and comfort becomes apparent.
Whether it’s the sound of your neighbour mowing the lawn, noise from shops downstairs or a construction site outside your Canberra home, noise can make it near impossible to focus on work.
Since remote working is here to stay, you may need a long-term solution to your noise problem. Double-glazed window solutions are an effective method to reduce unwanted noise. Retrofitting your existing windows with an additional pane can reduce up to 70% of noise. Soundproofing your home not only helps in creating a quiet work environment during the day but also ensuring you get a good night’s sleep despite the noise from the restaurant and bars down the street.
Popular, retrofit double-glazed window systems like Magnetite, soundproof your home by converting your single glazing into double glazing. A magnetic secondary system is fitted to the inside of window, creating an air gap between panes which act as a barrier against noise and thermal.
For homes with existing aluminium sliding windows or doors, a more traditional aluminium window solutions such as Soundtite can be installed to ensure minimal impact on the appearance of the building while providing maximum soundproofing. The Soundtite solution comes with acoustic glass and seals, making it the best soundproofing solution for your home.
Challenge #2 – Temperature
The second challenge when working from home is to main a comfortable temperature without sending the energy bill through the roof. In the pre-pandemic era, there was little worry about temperature while working as offices were regulated to suit the climate of the day. However, with working from home, many of us have realised how hot (or cold) our houses can get during the day. Sitting in the scorching Australian heat or freezing Canberra cold is hardly conducive to productivity. Insulating your home is a cost-effective way to create a comfortable work environment to help you deliver your best work and enjoy sitting next to the window for natural light.
Double-glazed windows and doors help to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. This provides a comfortable indoor temperature without having to turn the air conditioner or heating onto high for extended periods. Add a secondary glazing system to your existing windows or doors and there you go, you have a double-glazed window that will protect you home from extreme temperatures, ensuring your home office is always at a comfortable working temperature.
Being in a quiet and comfortable environment, where your body is not affected by heat or cold is essential for productivity at work. The benefits of creating a comfortable home office go beyond work productivity. Well insulated homes reduce energy bills and soundproofing provides a good night’s rest – which all pays forward to creating a stress-free mindset .
Speak to the team at Magnetite Canberra today to learn how Magnetite can help you work from home comfortably.
