As the leaves start to fall and temperatures drop, now is the time to start thinking about your autumn park home maintenance. Whether you own a static caravan, holiday lodge, or residential park home, preparing your property for the colder months ahead is vital.

Neglecting seasonal upkeep could lead to draughts, water ingress, higher energy bills, and even long-term structural damage. That’s why we’ve compiled this expert autumn checklist focusing on three critical areas — cladding, windows, and doors.

🍂 Why Autumn Maintenance Matters

Autumn is the perfect time for inspections and upgrades before frost, storms, and persistent rain arrive. Addressing issues now ensures:

• A warmer, more energy-efficient home

• Reduced winter heating costs

• Better protection from damp, mould, and condensation

• Prolonged lifespan of fixtures and materials

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🛠️ Your Autumn Maintenance Checklist

✅ 1. Inspect & Clean Windows and Doors

Your caravan windows and doors are your first defence against cold weather. Cracks, warping, broken seals, or failed double glazing panes can allow cold air and moisture to creep in.

Checklist:

• Check for draughts around frames

• Look for misting between double glazed panes

• Ensure all locking mechanisms work

• Clean and lubricate hinges and seals

• Reseal or replace worn weather-stripping

If your park home still has old single glazing, upgrading to A-rated double glazed windows and doors will significantly improve insulation, reduce noise, and help cut down energy bills.

✅ 2. Check Cladding for Damage or Wear

Park home cladding protects your property from wind, rain, and moisture. Over time, panels can become loose, cracked, or discoloured — especially on older mobile homes.

Checklist:

• Visually inspect all external walls for cracks or gaps

• Check that trims and joints are sealed tightly

• Remove moss, algae, and debris build-up

• Wash the surface with a low-pressure hose or soft brush

• Replace or upgrade damaged or outdated cladding

Modern UPVC cladding offers superior insulation, low maintenance, and comes in a range of colours to refresh your home’s exterior.

✅ 3. Test Insulation Around Openings

Poor insulation around windows and doors is one of the leading causes of heat loss in park homes and static caravans.

Checklist:

• Use a thermal leak detector or your hand to feel for cold spots

• Replace old foam or rubber insulation where needed

• Refit or install new draft excluders under doors

• Consider adding thermal curtains or blinds

✅ 4. Schedule Professional Checks or Upgrades

If your park home is over 10 years old or hasn’t had any updates recently, consider scheduling a professional inspection. At WestCoast Caravan Glazing, we offer:

• Free assessments

• No-obligation quotes

• Expert advice on energy-saving improvements

Upgrading to modern double glazing and new cladding before winter ensures comfort, safety, and long-term savings.

🧰 Additional Autumn Park Home Tips

• Clear out gutters and downpipes to prevent water damage

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

• Service heating systems or portable heaters

• Seal gaps around pipes and vents

• Treat any exposed metal to prevent rust

🏡 Why Choose WestCoast Caravan Glazing?

We’re one of the UK’s leading specialists in park home cladding, caravan windows and doors, and external upgrades.

⭐ Benefits of working with us:

• 15+ years of specialist experience

• Made-to-measure double glazing

• Durable UPVC cladding installations

• Nationwide service from trained professionals

• 5-star customer reviews and affordable pricing

📞 Request Your Autumn Maintenance Quote Today

Don’t leave it until the first frost. Now is the time to future-proof your home with energy-efficient cladding, windows, and doors.

Contact WestCoast Caravan Glazing for a free consultation and expert advice on maintaining or upgrading your park home this autumn.

🧾 FAQ: Autumn Park Home Maintenance

Q: How often should I maintain my park home cladding?
A: Annually is best — autumn is ideal before winter weather sets in.

Q: Can you replace windows and doors at the same time as installing cladding?
A: Yes, and it’s often more cost-effective and efficient to do both together.

Q: Is UPVC cladding better than timber or metal?
A: Yes — it offers better insulation, lower maintenance, and lasts longer in the British climate.

Q: Do you cover my area?
A: We provide services throughout the UK including Somerset, Devon, Kent, East Sussex, Nottinghamshire, and beyond.

External vinyl cladding for static caravans & park homes.

We install external vinyl cladding for park homes and static caravans throughout England and Wales, we can transform the look of your home and also increase the wall insulation at the same time.

If  you are looking to upgrade and change the look or your static caravan or park home and increase the wall insulation,  external vinyl cladding is a great cost effective choice and is available in a range of great colours to suit most requirements.

Insulating your Static Caravan or Park Home.

A typical installation of vinyl cladding would involve fitting timber 25mm x 50 mm treated battens every 400mm to the front back and sides then fit superfoil  insulation over the battens leaving an air space behind for maximum performance of the foil insulation , we then install the external vinyl cladding over the top .

We offer two types of insulation 4mm double foil insulation as standard or you can upgrade to 25mm insulation boards which are fitted between the battens , we normally fit  quinn therm  or equivalent products.

Energy Saving combined with Double Glazing.

Installing new external vinyl cladding to static caravans and park homes has now becoming a very popular and cost effective upgrade, its looks modern and if fitted with our energy efficient slimline double glazing it will be more energy efficient saving you money on heating bills.

External Cladding is a great upgrade.

External Vinyl cladding is extremely popular for renovating and prolonging the lifespans of residential park homes and static caravans. Adding insulation to all external areas where needed and bringing the home back to life with a brand new look and even change of colour if required. This along with new slimline  double glazing windows and doors it’s like owning a brand new static caravan or residential park home at a small % of buying brand new.

 Installation. 

A normal installation would typically take around 3 days to complete and 4 days if we are installing new double glazed windows and doors at the same time.

 We install external vinyl cladding for static caravans all over England and Wales call us for a free quotation.

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