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Energy Efficiency
Energy efficient windows and
related products will save you money in reduced fuel
bills and also make your home more comfortable. The
British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) Window Energy
rating System helps you to select those companies that
are certified to supply energy efficient windows for
your home.
The
introduction of the new Home Information Pack (HIP) for
the sale of domestic properties, means that a home's
performance will be rated in terms of energy efficiency
use per square metre of floor area and additionally in
the very near future, a BFRC rating is likely to be
included in the next Building Regulation revision.
It is imperative to make sure you choose a company that
has the correct certification for your home improvement
projects.
E.A.S Windows have been
awarded UKAS BuildCheck Certification for BFRC 'B' and
'C' rated windows since 1st September 2008.
Click on the links below to view our BFRC
Certification:
 The
A-G rating has historically shown the public, energy
efficiency ratings for white good products, like fridges
or washing machines. Now the rating clearly identifies
the best performing windows and allows our customers to
see the costs and benefits of energy efficient windows
in order to make informed decisions.
However don't get trapped into thinking that an 'A'
rated windows is necessarily the best quality. In
an average home fitted with 'C' rated windows, the
energy loss amounts to just under £10 of energy per
year. Choosing an 'A' rated window over a 'B'
rating however may only save an extra £1 per year.
A BFRC rating simply and
effectively assesses the energy performance of the whole
window. This rating covers the frame material, the frame
design, the glass type and all the other components that
make up the window. For the first time it is possible to
compare the energy performances of different complete
windows simply and quickly. Make an informed choice. Ask
to see the BFRC rating for windows before purchasing.
The BFRC energy performance label can help you determine
how well a product will perform the functions of:
- Helping you contain and
conserve heat within your building in the winter
- Cooling your building in the
summer
- Keeping out the wind and
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