Saving on energy costs with steel doors
When thinking about saving energy costs, steel doors may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet steel doors can be an excellent and sustainable solution. Especially in homes with large, open spaces, steel doors can help save energy. Curious how? We are happy to tell you more.
Open spaces, high heating costs?
Open spaces filled with light: it is the dream of many homeowners. A large, open kitchen-living area is high on many wish lists. We completely understand. An open, light-filled space is simply wonderful to live in.
However, one downside to open spaces is the high energy costs. When rooms are interconnected, more heating is required to warm the entire area. For example, if you only use the living room in the evening but it is open to the kitchen without a separation, the entire ground floor needs to be heated. The hallway and stairwell often also contribute to heat loss.
Steel doors as a solution
Steel doors can be an excellent solution for homeowners who want to retain openness while creating smaller, separable spaces. By using steel doors for a room divider or ‘room within a room’, you can separate spaces without losing the feeling of openness. Thanks to the extensive use of glass, you maintain a spacious feel, while the doors or panels help retain warmth.
It is important to consider your heating system. If you have radiators, air conditioning, or underfloor heating with separate zones, it is easy to heat specific parts of your home. If you have continuous underfloor heating without separate zones, steel doors will have less of an effect as a thermal barrier.
Energy-saving steel doors
Curious about how you can use steel doors to create separate spaces? We are happy to share some beautiful projects. In a modern home in Laren , the residents used steel doors and panels to create a division between the study and the playroom. This is the ultimate example of how steel doors create openness while still allowing for distinct spaces.
Another stunning example can be found in a home in Barneveld, where steel doors are used to maintain openness and unity while still separating spaces.
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