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Energy-Efficient Windows: Save On Your Energy Bills With Windows That Really Insulate Your Home
Energy-efficient windows can help you save on your heating bills as they use multiple panes of glass which prevent air leaks in the home and greatly improve thermal efficiency. However, the extra benefits are not simply from using double or triple glazing, but also from the materials in the frame. What frame material you choose is important for windows, doors and any other glazed products.
We use high-quality, cost-effective UPVC and aluminium frames to create the best new and replacement windows. Combined with our expert installation techniques and experience, you will get the right window frame materials for your home – reducing heat loss and heat transfer.
Why UPVC or Aluminium Make the Best Energy-Efficient Windows
Whether you are installing sash windows, tilt and turn windows, casement windows or another design, the air leakage will be greatly reduced whenever you use sealed double or triple, as opposed to single, glazing. Timber will reduce the effectiveness of any type of glazing, which is part of the reason why we do not supply or fit timber products.
However, UPVC or aluminium will help you make the most energy savings overall. We will now explore a few reasons why they make the best options, and why we prefer them over timber:
Why Are UPVC Windows So Efficient?
Energy savings and energy efficiency can come about from initial manufacture to installation and eventual removal and replacement thanks to the features of UPVC materials. UPVC gives you some of the most significant energy efficiency gains for the following reasons:
- Durable: Many things can affect a window frame, such as weather, age and damage, which can make the likelihood of air leaks, and thus losses to efficiency much higher. However, UPVC is durable and will resist hot or cold weather with a very low chance of cracking and breaking, which makes them one of the best energy-efficient windows.
- Recyclable: Energy efficiency is a long-term and holistic concept, so the tight seals of a properly-fitted aluminium frame will prevent heat loss inside the home and provide short-term gains. However, the recyclability, which is up to eight times when using this material, gives you long-term energy-saving gains throughout the supply chain.
- Low conductor: UPVC and many other types of plastics are extremely low conductors of heat, which makes them a top option when you need more energy efficiency. While any low-conducting material will do this, the ability to quickly and cheaply make UPVC frames to fit any size of window space makes it a very versatile option.
If you want to keep a home warmer, this space-age material is a fantastic option for large arrays of windows and even big projects have very low costs. This is why it is one of the best materials for the most energy-efficient windows and why we use it across most areas of the south coast.
Why Are Aluminium Windows More Efficient?
Aluminium as a metal has some excellent properties that make them a fantastic option for some of the most energy-efficient windows you can buy. A few things that make it such a good choice for energy savings include the following:
- Thermal breaks: As you might expect, aluminium is not so good for its natural lack of heat conductivity as UPVC. Nonetheless, aluminium windows are cleverly made with thermal breaks that usually take the form of rubber pads and other heat absorbers, which will give you the same level of heat transfer as it would on a UPVC product.
- Strong and non-warping: This is a quality shared by UPVC, but the reality is that an aluminium window is one of the strongest you can get, which means the chances of any kind of deterioration of the effectiveness of the windows is unlikely to happen. It is an important characteristic of aluminium, which you can never get from timber.
- Multi-chambered frames: Aside from thermal breaks, some aluminium windows will make use of multiple chambers in the frame that will prevent heat transfer. This means that on a hot day the inside of an aluminium frame will remain cool to the touch, while the outside may become extremely hot – with zero heat transfer.
Using aluminium for your windows will make it easy to save energy while maintaining a beautiful aesthetic. Aluminium is also very long-lasting and can be a wise investment for the most ecologically-minded home improvements.
How to Buy the Most Energy-Efficient Windows
We can help you to find a window material and glazing option to get the right type of result for your budget and the circumstances of your installation. Using the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BRFC) rating system, we can help you to match the window product to the level of energy savings you wish to make. We have many A++ to A-rated windows to choose from.
Paired with our superb installation standards, efficient techniques and quality workmanship you are guaranteed to get outstanding results. Our family-run company has been providing exceptional craft and home improvements throughout the south coast for over 40 years and is a name you can trust. Please feel free to fill out our short form to get your free quote today.
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Areas We Cover
We are passionate about providing the best service we can, to as many customers as we can. This is why we are more than happy to supply and install uPVC windows across several counties:
- Arundel
- Battle
- Bexhill
- Bognor Regis
- Brighton
- Burgess Hill
- Chichester
- Crowborough
- Eastbourne
- East Grinstead
- Hailsham
- Hastings
- Hampshire
- Horley
- Horsham
- Kent
- Lewes
- Peacehaven
- Pevensey
- Seaford
- Shoreham
- Surrey
- Sussex
- Uckfield
- Worthing
We have had the pleasure of serving hundreds of satisfied customers in each of these areas, and are ready and waiting to make a return visit if you need us. If you are based in one of these counties and you have been looking for new uPVC windows, contact us today and we will prepare your order for a fast delivery and installation.
FAQs and useful information
The following are some common questions and useful information about energy-efficient windows and the services we provide:
The most energy-efficient windows are the ones with multiple panes of glass, either double or triple glazing is normally enough for excellent thermal efficiency – though some specially-glazed windows may include more. The most energy-efficient frame material is UPVC, although aluminium is a worthy alternative – so long as the windows are high-quality and constructed with thermal breaks to prevent heat transfer from outside. The least energy-efficient windows are those that use a single pane of glass, no matter what material the frame is made from. Whether you have single glazing or more, the least efficient window frame material is timber. Read more in our dedicted article
Yes. Even slight gains in thermal efficiency can have an impact on household bills and lower your need to use fuel for heat. With effective installations from reliable installers, who may help to identify other sources of heat loss in your house, you can get exceptional gains in thermal efficiency and a significant cost reduction, and greater comfort, inside. As energy-efficient windows also use multiple panes of glass, they are also excellent for reducing noise.
The price of a typical window installation varies, but independent trade site Checkatrade says that the average cost per window for a UPVC double glazing is £360 in the UK. Timber or aluminium windows cost more and extra glazing options will make them costlier still. The price of an installation varies depending on the size and complexity of the installation too, such as when fitting windows for an entire house or when working at height or other hard-to-access areas.
To find out more about the cost of your new energy-efficient windows please contact us.
