How much do you know about energy ratings? It’s likely you’ve heard the term used in connection with many products, but you might be hard pressed to actually explain their importance. So, today, Hamilton Windows will be exploring energy ratings in relation to glazing products, demonstrating how they affect your home, as well as the world around you.
Energy ratings, energy efficiency and the environment
With climate change an ever-present concern, glazing companies, tradesmen, architects and homeowners are all looking for sustainable solutions. In order to categorise glazing products by their performance, a national system for rating energy efficient windows and doors, called the BFRC, has been developed. You can discover more about the system, here.
The benefits of high energy ratings
When you invest in products with high energy ratings, you stand to:
- Save energy
- Reduce energy bills
- Reduce heat loss
- Lower CO2 emissions
- Help prevent climate change
The all-important BFRC label
Spotting energy efficient glazing products is easy – just look for the BFRC label. You’ll see that products are categorised by letter, from A-G, with A-rated products denoting the most energy efficient products. For example, A-rated replacement windows in a typical three bedroom house stand to save you £250 per year, and save around 17 tonnes of CO2 over a ten year period.
Join the energy ratings conversation!
Have you invested in energy efficient windows recently? What is your experience with them? What benefits have you derived? Let us know what you think on Twitter. Remember, if you’d like to purchase A-rated glazing products, Hamilton Windows offers a superior service. Simply get in touch with our friendly team today.
