Energy Efficiency & Government Grants
Looking to improve your home’s energy efficiency?
Expertly crafted windows and doors can be a real difference maker when it comes to insulation and heat retention in your home. Ensuring all openings are equipped with high-quality materials and draft exclusion can reduce the cost of heating, resulting in a more comfortable, more sustainable environment – both within your home and beyond it.
An Eco-Friendly Approach to Energy Efficiency
The Specialist in Traditional Sash Windows is passionate about a more sustainable future. We favour high-quality Grade A redwood or Accoya wood over uPVC plastic, which is less sturdy and more prone to unwanted drafts and warping
To find out more about our dedication to sustainability, see our eco-friendly credentials.
How Can Windows & Doors Make a Difference to Energy Efficiency?
Not all doors and windows are created equal. When crafted bespoke for your home with high-quality craftsmanship, they play a pivotal role in the overall energy efficiency of your home, even contributing to a higher EPC rating.
For properties that are let, by 2025 the landlord or owner has to ensure that their property complies with an EPC grading of Grade C or better and fines can be charged of up to £30,000 for non compliance.
High-Quality, Bespoke Windows
The windows we craft are fitted with soft coat glass (which reflects up to 40% of a home’s heat back into the room itself). For double-glazed windows, they’re injected with non-toxic Argon, Xenon and Krypton to improve insulation. Because these gases have a lower thermal conductivity than air itself, they effectively provide ‘invisible’ insulation, reducing U-values.
Not sure whether to choose single- or double-glazed windows? Read our blog:
How To Choose The Right Windows For An Energy-Efficient Home.
Next-Level Draft Exclusion Technology
Our extremely effective draft exclusion methods also assist with reducing U-values by 5.5-7 for single-glazed windows and as low as 1-1.6 for double-glazed windows. When working in tandem with your home’s existing insulation and heating methods, this can have a major effect on energy efficiency and reduce the building’s carbon footprint.
Government Grants for More Efficient Homes
We’re dedicated to working alongside the UK government during its ongoing commitment to making homes more eco-friendly. Heat retention is a major part of energy efficiency, and our high-quality, specialised windows can aid in improving insulation.
With stricter EPC regulations for new homes coming into effect from 2030, now is the time to start bringing your home up to the mandated standard. The good news is that new government grants are likely to periodically become available for homeowners wanting to upgrade their homes.
At The Specialist in Traditional Sash Windows, we may honour any government grants you may be eligible for as they become available. Speak to a member of our team to find out more, or visit the UK government’s energy grants page on their website.
Get Started With More Efficient Windows & Doors, Today
Ready to make your home a warmer, more comfortable environment? Get in touch today to begin making a world of difference in your home.