Window Energy Ratings (WER)
Concept - Where 'A' Energy Rating is standard
Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly more important in this world of rising fuel costs so it is important that you make the right decision when it comes to the energy ratings of your windows.
To enable customers to make the best choice the British Fenestration Rating Council (BRFC) have introduced a rating scheme where:
- A rating - The highest industry rating available. The Concept standard option
- C rating – The minimum requirement to conform with Building Regulations. An option with Concept.
Increase energy efficiency with double glazed windows
Energy saving Concept windows doesn’t just help you save on heating bills - they can help protect the planet too:
- Helping you contain and conserve heat within your building in the winter
- Cool it in summer
- Keep out the wind and resist condensation.
Energy Rated Windows The Facts:
- Approx 25-30% of heat loss in a house is lost through the windows.
- ‘A’ Rated window could save 25 - 30% off your heating bills
- If you pay £1000 per year on fuel bills they could save as much as £300 per year!
- ‘C’ Rated still performs very efficiently saving up to 20-25% off heating bills.
- Concept energy rated windows perform around 80% more efficiently than the standard double glazed window.
- Over a period of 10years it would be fair to assume our windows would repay their cost over and above the benefits of low maintenance and sound insulation.