By Wellington Glass & Mirror
For many Wellington homeowners, window upgrades feel like a winter job. Cold mornings, condensation on the glass, and rising power bills all make it obvious that the home is underperforming. The truth is that summer is actually the best time of year to install double glazing. Warm, dry weather allows for faster installations, and you get the benefits of year-round comfort straight away.
Whether you are considering aluminium retrofit, timber retrofit, aluminium inserts, or full replacement joinery, upgrading your windows during summer sets your home up for a more comfortable and energy efficient year.
1. Your Home Stays Cooler During Hot Wellington Days
Stay cool this summer Modern double glazing is no longer just about warmth in winter. Glass technology has evolved, and Wellington homeowners are choosing products designed to manage heat on both ends of the spectrum.
Our SuperTherm Cool™ Low E glass reduces excessive solar heat gain, which helps reduce over-heating and glare on hot days and protects your home from harmful solar radiation. This allows for a more stable, quieter and more comfortable indoor environment year-round and reduces your reliance on fans and air conditioning.
Summer installations also allow you to feel the difference immediately. No more overheated living areas in the late afternoon, and no more rooms that feel unusable on a sunny day.
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2. Create a Peaceful, Quiet Sanctuary
As the days grow longer and the evenings warm up, Wellington comes alive with summer energy. There’s more traffic on the roads, backyard barbecues, pool parties, and music drifting through open windows. It’s the season for socialising and enjoying the outdoors. But with all that summer buzz comes a challenge—noise.
If your home catches every sound from the neighbourhood, double glazing can really help reduce noise and create a peaceful, quiet summer sanctuary. Find out more about how you can enjoy peace and quiet inside – even when it’s noisy outside.
3. Longer Daylight Hours Mean Easier, Faster Installations
Summer gives our installation team more time in the day, which means projects are often completed more efficiently. Weather is more stable, materials dry faster, and outdoor access is easier for homes with elevated or difficult entry points.
This can shorten the overall job timeline. It also makes summer the ideal season for larger jobs such as insert replacement joinery or homes that need a combination of retrofit glazing and joinery adjustments.
4. Get Ahead Before the Winter Rush
Every year, demand spikes from mid-April and continues through winter. By booking your upgrade during summer, you avoid peak-season wait times and secure better scheduling options.
It is one of the simplest ways to ensure your home is ready before the first cold snap arrives. No last-minute stress, no delays, and no living through a cold season wishing you had acted sooner.
5. Improve Your Home’s Value Before the Busy Property Season
Many Wellington homes go to market in late summer and early autumn. Double glazing remains one of the most attractive upgrades for buyers because it improves comfort, efficiency, and long-term performance.
A double-glazed home feels more comfortable, drier, quieter, and more secure. Your joinery is also refurbished in during the retrofit process—windows open and close easily, seal properly and hinges, handles and stays are new. These qualities create a strong first impression for potential buyers and can lift both interest and value.
Even if you are not selling, summer is the ideal time to invest in upgrades that improve your everyday living experience.
6. Better Comfort All Year Round
Upgrading in summer means you are ready for all seasons. You will enjoy:
- Cooler, more stable and glare-free living spaces during summer
- Warmer, more comfortable temperatures during winter
- Less condensation on windows
- Reduced street noise
- Lower power bills
- A drier, healthier indoor environment
These benefits are noticeable from the moment your upgrade is complete.
Which Upgrade Is Right for Your Home?
At Wellington Glass & Mirror, we offer a wide range of window and glazing solutions to suit Wellington homes:
Aluminium Retrofit Double Glazing—Keep your existing outside frames while upgrading to high-performance double glazing and new opening sashes, seals, stays and handles.
Timber Retrofit Double Glazing—Retain original character and the excellent insulation qualities of timber whilst refurbishing, draught-sealing and double-glazing to improve home comfort and thermal efficiency.
Aluminium Insert Windows—Replace old timber joinery with new double-glazed thermal aluminium frames fitted into your existing timber surrounds with minimal disruption. Improve performance and reduce maintenance.
If you are unsure which option suits your home, our team can help design a tailored glazing plan.
How Much Does Double Glazing Cost?
There are many joinery and double-glazing options, and every home is different, so pricing varies. As the proud RetroGlaze® Partner in Wellington, we recommend using the RetroGlaze® Cost Calculator to explore what your project might cost. It gives you a general estimate based on your home’s age, joinery type, and window count.
When our team visits for a measure and quote, we provide a fully personalised, room-by-room price breakdown and customised options that reflect the glazing specification and installation requirements for your home.
👉 Try the calculator here: https://retroglaze.co.nz/dg-cost-calculator
Ready to Upgrade Your Windows This Summer?
Summer is the best time to start your project. Our team at Wellington Glass & Mirror can assess your home, recommend the right solutions for your needs, coupled with superior products, trusted service and a clear, transparent quote.
Request your free measure and quote today and enjoy comfort, efficiency, and a healthier home before winter arrives.
FAQs
Yes. Summer offers longer daylight hours, more stable weather, and faster installation conditions. Your new glazing system settles well before winter arrives.
Yes. Modern Low E glass, including SuperTherm Cool™, reduces unwanted heat gain and creates a more stable indoor temperature during hot summer days.
Costs vary depending on your home and window types. As the RetroGlaze® Partner in Wellington, we recommend using the RetroGlaze® Cost Calculator to estimate investment costs. Your final quote is always personalised to your home and needs, room by room.
Yes. We offer aluminium retrofit, timber retrofit, aluminium inserts, and full replacement thermally enhanced aluminium joinery. We help you choose the best option for your home.
Most aluminium retrofit projects take one to three days. Timber and full replacement joinery takes longer, but summer weather helps keep timelines efficient.
Yes. Double glazing, especially if an acoustic laminate is included, significantly reduces noise. This is a major benefit for homes near the airport and busy roads.
No, there are many different types and quality of Low-E glass that have very different performance characteristics. It’s best to speak with an expert to ensure you get the right quality and performance of double-glazing in each window and room of your home.
Simply book a free, no-obligation quote with our friendly team. We’ll assess your current windows and recommend the best retrofit or replacement solution for your home.