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Switch To An Eco-Friendly Home With Energy-Saving Windows and Green Energy

Now more than ever energy efficient windows are becoming more important. Every year, homeowners that invest in improved efficiency windows can save roughly 12% on their power expenditures according to Forbes. As a result, a home that typically spends ₤200 a month on heating would save ₤24 per month – which equals over £1400 over 5 years. Your savings could be considerably greater, depending on the environment you live in, the windows you choose and the quality of your installation.

Each window goes through thorough testing to see how well it prevents heat loss, keeps draughts out and how well it takes in energy from the sun. This is recorded as a u-value, the lower the u-value the better the window performs in terms of energy efficiency.

As well as saving money in the long run, installing energy-efficient windows will help to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, which is great for the environment. As well as helping to make your house more comfortable for you and your family, keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

The many forms of green energy can also be used to power your home, also helping you to save money on your bills. You can learn more about the different types of green energy and which suppliers are greener than others here.

How does double glazed windows work?

Your home is designed to control the flow of heat, preserving it in the winter and expelling it in the summer. Traditional double glazing works by trapping air between two panes of glass. Air is a natural insulator, therefore reduces the amount of cold air which can get in from the outside, as well as reducing the amount of heat which is already in the house from escaping.

Energy-efficient, green energy windows are far more sophisticated in terms of technology. Energy efficient glass will have coatings applied, such as a Low E coating. It is an extremely thin coating which is applied to the glass, the metallic material has low emissivity, helping to boost the energy efficiency of the windows and doors. The Low E coating is usually applied to the inside layer of insulating glass, which helps to manage the amount of light and heat, which is either conducted through the window or reflected away. Alongside the thermally insulating energy efficient glass, the following elements also have to be considered/combined to create an energy efficient window; the frame material, how well the window operates and how well it is installed.

Can energy efficient windows and green energy make your home energy-efficient?

According to a source, 15 to 22% of a home’s heat is lost via the windows. Since energy-efficient glass helps to maintain a comfortable interior temperature, it reduces the need for artificial heating and cooling systems, lowering your energy expenses.

Moreover, using green energy sources such as solar energy can help make your HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) efficient and cost-effective. Therefore it is eco-friendly and sustainable in the longer run.

How can energy efficient windows and green energy benefit you?

To block the weather outside from entering your home, energy-efficient windows use a variety of different glazing coatings. U-values are used to determine how energy-efficient a window or door is. A U-value assesses how easily heat can pass through a material. A more energy efficient window will have a lower U-value.

At Aspect Windows we offer a range of quality window and door styles and performance ratings, to suit your requirements ensuring a well ventilated, thermal and bespoke solution for your living space.

Green energy delivers dependable electricity and power diversity, improving energy security and reducing the danger of fuel leaks while also lowering the demand for imported fuels. Green energy also contributes to the conservation of the country’s natural resources.

The Energy Institute is a non-profit professional membership organisation that brings together experts to address important energy concerns. Energy must be better understood, controlled, and valued to respond to the climate emergency while also fulfilling the energy demands of the world’s rising population. This goal is at the core of their social mission.