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Reduce wasted energy. Cut bills.

Choosing our windows to replace single glazedor older double glazed units saves money fromday one. In fact, it could reduce your heatingcosts by up to 20% - perhaps worth up to £321 a year.

Choose better looking frames.

Our windows feature low profiles withreflective spacers - so you can’t see them at

the window edge. Clear, uncluttered sightlinesensure windows look well proportioned,elegant and attractive.

Stop condensation and noise.

Lower heat loss at window edges makes ourglass 3-4°C warmer - cutting condensation byup to 80%. Using high performance gaskets,our double glazing reduces noise pollution, too.

We all want the best from replacement double glazing.That’s why our windows stand apart. From styling toperformance to saving energy, the advanced design givesyou a comfortable, secure, energy-efficient home.

The best performingwindowsmoney can buy

The British Fenestration RatingCouncil’s Domestic WindowEnergy Rating Scheme providesa way to compare the energyperformance of windows on a‘like for like’ basis. Windowsthat achieve a minimum C ratingor higher can carry the ‘EnergySaving Recommended’ tag.

All our Energy Efficient windowsachieve C rated or better energyefficiency. Put simply, they’rethe most energy efficientwindows your money can buy.Decide what A, B or C ratedperformance you want; we’ll dothe rest.

UnderstandingWindow EnergyRatings

e2Energy efficiency

In winter, the energy efficient coated glass used in our windowsretains warmth within the home. It’s also designed to exploitradiant heat energy from the sun. These properties, coupledwith excellent thermal insulation, result in significant fuelsavings compared to a single glazed dwelling.

Our windowsmake more ofambient heat

Average gas heated bungalow/semi. GGF carbon calculator @ 2% inflation.

Replacing single glazed…

…changing timber framed windows to Safechoice ‘C’ ratedwindows saves:

…changing Aluminium framedwindows to Safechoice ‘C’ ratedwindows saves:

Could save…

£140.00(0.72 tonnes CO2)

£321.00(1.65 tonnes CO2)

Not all windows are the same

Double glazed units from different sources may look similar at a glance – but don’t be fooled. Not allwindows are the same. If windows aren’t efficient they lose valuable, expensive heat. Many unitsincorporate spacers using metal such as aluminium which acts as a thermal bridge, instantlyconducting heat energy through the frame.

Energy efficient windows – at the right price

Our energy efficient window system brings together market leading components to deliverexceptional performance. This means quality performing glass and the best performing ‘warm edge’spacer technology, is used in the sealed unit. Our window profiles include Q-Lon weather seals, multichamber construction, high security locking and stainless steel hinges.

The next windows you choosecould reduce wasted homeenergy by up to 20%If the windows in your home consist of single glazed or older double glazed units,replacing them with our energy efficient windows will save you money. It can reducethe energy you need to heat or cool your home by up to 20%

The British Fenestration Rating Council’s DomesticWindow Energy Rating Scheme provides a way tocompare the energy performance of windows on a‘like for like’ basis. Windows that achieve a Crating or higher can carry the ‘Energy SavingRecommended’ tag.

• Reduce condensation• Reduce your carbon footprint• Combat climate change• Add value to your property

Understanding U-values

Above: The images show just how effective fitting energy efficient windows to yourproperty can be. The right hand side of the property still has the original windows –the reds and pinks show heat escaping. However, the new extension on the left isfitted with energy efficient windows, the lack of reds and pinks proving they helpdramatically reduce heat loss.

“Choose technology that keeps you warm - right system, right glass“

Our energy efficientwindows reducecondensation by asmuch as 80%Get a better looking, healthier, more comfortable home. Safechoice’ssuperior design and insulation makes all the difference. Outside, yourhome looks smarter. Inside, everyone feels the benefit.

Reduce condensation and noiseReduced condensation

The air in homes often has a high moisture content. Whenever wecook, bathe or even breathe, we increase water vapour.

When saturated air contacts a cold surface, condensation forms,promoting bacterial growth and mould. Both can compoundrespiratory problems such as asthma.

With lower heat loss at the edges, our windows are typically 3-4°C warmerthan those with metal spacer bars, reducing condensation by up to 80%.

Cuts down noise from outside

In today’s world, it’s difficult to avoid external noise.

Whether you live near a major road, under a flight path or nearsome vocal wildlife, noise pollution can be a cause of majordisruption. With double–glazed insulation and our highperformance Q-Lon gaskets, our Energy Efficient Windows willhelp reduce external noise pollution.

Peace of mind guarantee• To create the UK’s most energy efficient window

system, we combine proven technologies andcomponents from world class suppliers.

• Better technology means a longer, maintenance free life.

• Every energy efficient window we install is fullyguaranteed against failure for 10 years.

Windowswith styleBetter looking frames

Modern PVC-u and timber windows frequentlyinclude low line glazing beads and gaskets. Someprotrude into the sightline and are visible at awindow’s edge.

Our glazing system has a low profile. Because it’sslim, it doesn’t obstruct the sightlines makingwindows more attractive.

Even better, as the matt black spacer reflects theframe colour, it’s almost completely invisible –perfect for recreating more traditional (e.g. Georgian) window styles.

The lower sightlines blend intothe profile, making windowsmore attractive.

With lowersightline spacer

Without lowersightline spacer Energy efficient windows

can reduce your carbonfootprint and is a simple,practical way to make adifference - today

Science suggests man-made emissionsplay a major role in global warming and,in turn, influence climate change. Homeenergy use alone accounts for 27% of UKcarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whichcontribute to climate change.

By making buildings more energyefficient we can reduce energy use andprevent energy waste. In the UK alone,fitting better windows could reduce

carbon emissions by almost 5 milliontonnes.

The Glass and Glazing Federationcalculates that if all UK replacementwindows installed were B and C rated (like our windows) instead of the minimum building regulationspecification, each household could save the energy equivalent to making34,000 cups of tea!

Using energy for heating (or cooling) dramaticallyimpacts the environment. Generating energy typicallyproduces greenhouse gases such as CO2. The moreenergy we use, the more emissions we create.

Using less energymeans less CO2

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“Choose technology that keeps you warm - right system, right glass“

How do we do it?

The spacer1) Warm edge spacersUp to 80% of a double glazed window’senergy loss occurs at the glass edge.Ordinary aluminium spacers are highlyconductive. In winter they let heatescape and encourage condensation.That’s why our windows feature a warmedge spacer with advanced compositeconstruction. They are up to 22x moreefficient at preventing heat transferaround window edge. It also has a 60-75% lower vapour transmission rate,increasing window service life.

In thermal efficiency tests with identicalglazing specifications, windows withwarm edge spacers outperformed windows using aluminium or foam. Slim and reflective, they don’t obstructsightlines, but mirror the frame colour.Tested to EN1279, Safechoice windowsjoin over 50 million windows worldwidealready using warm edge spacertechnology.

The profile2) Q-Lon weather sealsOur windows feature the innovative Q-Lon weather seals. Offeringexceptional performance over a widetemperature range, they don’t shrink orstretch. Instead they retain their originalshape year after year to maintain anexcellent weather seal.

The unique construction activelyabsorbs noise pollution, increasingacoustic insulation. Immune to rot,mould, mildew, UV and ozone, CFC-freeQ-Lon weather seals will last thelifetime of a window.

3) Multi-chamber construction andinsulated beadingOur multi chamber construction isdesigned to improve strength, thermaland acoustic performance.

4) Bevelled or featured sash, frame and beadsThe double clipped hollow glazing beadis designed to aid thermal performance.

Other featuresStainless steel friction hinges -High performance, superior quality.

High security shootbolt system -Peace of mind with ease of operation.

The glass5) Pilkington glassPilkington’s range offers provenproducts and technologies to meet arange of Window Energy Rating andBuilding Regulation requirements.Providing the Leading Low E glass in theUK, Pilkington also offers a goodbalance of U and G values, helping yourcustomers to retain costly energy andexploit radiant heat from the sun. Ourenergy efficient windows can bespecified to meet the requirements ofthe Pilkington Energikare scheme -further assurance of the credentials ofour superior window system.

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“Choose technology that keeps you warm - right system, right glass“

e6Energy efficiency

From the manufacture of our sealed units, to our sources of supplyand our support for recycling and recycling initiatives, our systemmakes sense – environmentally and commercially.

Our energy efficient windows are produced using the award winningBBA and BFRC approved Duraflex profile systems. Duraflex hasachieved the ISO 14001 Environment Management System standardand as a result all window profiles are extruded using 100% lead free.

Greenermanufacture starts inour factory

Our energy efficientwindows aremanufactured using thelatest technology inglass and spacer units.This not only allows heat generatedfrom your home to be reflected backinto the room but also to trap freeheat from the sun through solar gain,thus maximising the thermalperformance of our windows.

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