Energy Efficient Windows help to contain and conserve heat within the home keeping out wind and rain, resisting condensation and yet allowing natural “free” energy - the warmth of the sun - to heat the home. They can be made using any frame material - aluminium, PVC-U, steel or timber or even a combination of materials. Window Energy Ratings use a consumer-friendly traffic-light style A-E ratings guide similar to that used on ‘white’ goods (such as fridges, freezers, washing machines etc…). This ratings label can be used by you to make more informed choices about the energy efficiency of the windows you are looking to purchase.

As well as calculating the overall accurate ‘U’ value (how good is the window at retaining heat) Window Energy Ratings also takes into account the significant benefit to be derived from solar gain along with the heat lost through air infiltration/leakage. The two digit BFRC Window Energy Rating is measured in units of kWh/m2/year, the result of which determines where the window will sit on the descending A-G energy scale.

‘A’ rated windows must score zero or better. A minus number shows a net energy loss, a positive number shows a net energy gain. Turkington’s window rating is +4 meaning our windows actually add heat and energy to your home.