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HAVING ENERGY EFFICIENT DOORS AND WINDOWS
Energy-efficient glazing covers double and triple glazing, with two or more glass panes in one sealed unit.
When Your Windows And Doors Are Energy-efficient, It Can Grossly Reduce The Amount Of Draughts And Cold Spots.
Glazing Helps Reduce The Heat Lost Through Your Windows And Creates A Warmer And More Comfortable Home.
As Well As Holding Heat In, Energy-efficient Windows Can Help To Insulate Your Home Against External Noise.
CONDENSATION REDUCTION
Having Energy-efficient Glazing Can Help With Condensation That Builds Up Inside The Window.
WHY CHOOSE THIS?
COSTS & SAVINGS
Depending on the materials and style of your window can determine how expensive the service is. PVC windows are often cheaper, whereas hardwood frames are usually more costly.
A-RATED WINDOWS
Using A-rated windows in a semi-detached house will cost around £7500.
A-RATED DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS
Having A-rated double-glazed windows in a single-glazed semi-detached gas-heated home could save you around £195 per year and about 330kg of carbon dioxide.
A++-RATED DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS
If you installed A++-rated double-glazed windows replacing single glazing. In that case, you could save around £235 per year and 405kg of carbon dioxide.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
WINDOW MATERIALS
The performance of energy-efficient windows depends on the materials used. These specific factors measure the performance:
THE RESULTS OF THE MATERIALS STOPPING HEAT FROM PASSING THROUGH
THE AMOUNT OF SUNLIGHT THAT TRAVELS THROUGH THE GLASS
THE AMOUNT OF COLD AIR THAT CAN ESCAPE AROUND THE WINDOW
ENERGY EFFICIENT
WINDOW MATERIALS
Energy-efficient windows are comprised of two or three glass panes sealed within a single unit.
Typically surrounded by materials such as UPVC, wood, or other materials. The gaps between the glass panes are filled with air or an inert gas, for example, Argon. The air or gas is completely sealed between the glass panes.
DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS
Are where there are two sheets of glass with a gap in between, around 16mm.
TRIPLE-GLAZED WINDOWS
Are where there are three sheets of glass with two gaps (one in between each sheet of glass).
MEASURE EFFICIENCY
U-VALUES
WHAT ARE THEY
U-values are a partial measure of how energy efficient your windows are. Windows with an energy rating will know the u-value of the window displayed on the energy label.
WHAT THEY INDICATE
A U-value is a good indication of the ease of heat passing through a material. The overall label rating would give you the best representation of your window’s energy eciency.
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ENERGY EFFICIENT
DOORS
Doors can often be draughty, causing heat to escape. Building regulations state that installing a new door requires approval from the relevant building’s control authority.
NEW EXTERNAL DOORS
Often new external doors contain integrated insulation to reduce heat loss and comply with regulations. If you have a correctly fitted new external door, this should include an effective draught-proofing system.
DRAFT PROOFING
However, already existing doors can be altered to improve their energy efficiency, by adding an effective draught-proofing system around the seals and letterbox. Fitting draught-proofing to the doors and windows will save the typical household around £60 a year.
REDUCING HEATLOSS IN
CONSERVATORIES
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is common for Conservatories to lose heat very quickly, so it is not recommended that you heat them if possible. You can reduce heat loss by keeping doors shut between the Conservatory and a heated home during cold weather. This acts as an insulating layer outside your home.
PREVENTING HEAT LOSS
Another way to prevent heat loss from your Conservatory is by installing a sliding door, sealed blinds, and heavily lined curtains into the attachment of your home.
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YOUR HOMES
VENTILATION
CONDENSATION
It might be expected for condensation to become more prevalent when you have replacement windows, as they are often airtight, reducing the amount of ventilation. You can install windows with trickle vents that can help control the amount of ventilation if your home doesn’t have much background ventilation.
DAMP IN YOUR HOME
If condensation appears around your window, you may be at risk of dampness in your home. If there is condensation between the panes of glass in your window, the seal is probably broken, and the unit will need to be replaced. However, suppose there is condensation on the outside of your window. In that case, this is normal and is a sign your windows are energy ecient.
IN HOME
CAUSES OF DAMP
INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION.
MINIMAL LEVEL OF HEATING.
GAPS WITHIN THE INSULATION.
HIGH LEVELS OF MOISTURE PRODUCTION.
ISSUES WITH GUTTERING, POINTING,AND DAMP PROOF COURSE.
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