Did you know that up to 20% of your home’s heat can be lost through your windows?
Coming into the colder months, you may start noticing the draughts, cold spots and condensation appearing throughout your home.
As much as it is a big investment, now is the perfect time to think about replacing your old windows. However, they are a long-term purchase, so it’s important to get it right!
Looking round, you will see everything from BFRC ratings to U-Values, WER ratings to simply ‘our windows are energy efficient’ but what do they all mean? And how do you know that what you’re buying is really going to keep you warm this winter and reduce those energy bills?
Well, here’s the science…
A window features 2 components, which are key to energy efficiency
- PVCu frames
- Glazing