Energy Efficient Windows and Doors:
Choosing A Supplier
How getting good advice can help your home, your pocket AND the environment.
With rising energy costs, fuel costs and living costs, the last thing you want to do is throw valuable money out of the window, but that is exactly what you could be doing if your building products, such as replacement windows and doors, aren’t energy efficient.
With visible benefits for your home (or place of work), your pocket and the environment, it’s clear to see why energy efficient UPVC replacement windows and doors are important.
But with a bewildering range of energy efficient products on the market, it can sometimes be hard to know where to start looking.
Start with some good advice
Talk to Brackenwood. We’ve been carrying out first class, UPVC windows and doors installations for over 20 years, so we fully understand the responsibilities that an industry such as ours holds for the future. That’s why we recently signed up to the PVCAware campaign as part of our on-going commitment to helping the environment.
Our energy efficient products are produced to the highest specifications and are 100% approved to give you complete peace of mind.
A good example is energiKare™ from Pilkington which reduces the amount of heat loss through windows as well as allowing more heat from the sun in through the window - an effect is known as solar gain.
What does this mean for your pocket?
Although energy efficient products may cost more initially, they will save you money. With up to 20% of a home’s heat lost through inefficient windows and doors, during the lifetime of Brackenwood’s energy efficient products, heating costs could outweigh your purchase by thousands of pounds.
What does this mean for the environment?
From an environmental perspective, the windows or doors you choose from Brackenwood can reduce your household CO² emissions by up to a third of a tonne a year, helping you significantly lower your carbon footprint.
Checklist
When choosing energy efficient windows, here are a few points to look for:
- Minimum C rated under the BFRC Windows Energy Rating guidelines
- Energy Saving Recommended logo
- Certificate of Authenticity for HIPs Pack
Make a positive impact
If you're looking for replacement windows or doors - choose Brackenwood. Along with our world-class suppliers, you’ll be well on your way to making a positive impact on your home, your wallet AND the environment
If you want to know more about energy efficiency of UPVC double glazing along with the numerous ways it can benefit you, contact Brackenwood today for more information.