‘A’ Rated Double Glazing Windows | Energy Efficiency to the MAX from West Yorkshire Windows

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West Yorkshire Windows are pleased to announce the availability of SolarisEnergyMAX double glazed windows throughout West Yorkshire including Bradford, Barnsley, Castleford, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Pontefract, Sheffield and Wakefield. SolarisEnergyMAX windows offer a far higher energy efficiency rating than standard double glazed windows and Pilkington K glass.

The government has introduced the Window Energy Ratings scheme. By using the same ratings system that items such as fridges and washing machines have been using for years, it is now possible to rate a window from any given installer. The finished window combination is independently tested, and awarded a rating from A to G.

So, if C-rated is energy efficient, how much better does an A-rated window perform?

Well, its simple really. An A-rated window will not lose any heat whatsoever from your home. None. Zero. It’s a little more complex than that, but the principle really is true.

Bearing in mind current energy and environmental concerns, homeowners are keen to do their bit for the environment, and having an energy efficiency rating for the products they purchase helps them decide which product not only suits their needs, but is environmentally friendly too.

When it comes to determining the energy efficiency rating of double glazed windows, there are several factors to consider, such as the area of the glass, the type of profile used for the frames, the thickness of the profile, whether or not it’s insulated and also the air leakage through trickle vents if fitted.

Due to the fact the area of glass is far larger than the frame area, thermal improvements to the glass goes a long way to improving the energy efficiency of not only your windows, but your home as a whole.  With this in mind, the choice of which double glazed windows you choose for your home is paramount in achieving a high energy efficiency rating.

Unlike the popular ‘Pilkington K’ glass, SolarisEnergyMAX double glazed windows use Low E glass on the inner pane, which is highly effective in reflecting heat back into the room.  The outer pane goes through a special process which removes the iron from the glass to create a product known as ‘white glass’.

All glass contains minerals and iron as a result of the standard manufacturing process; it’s these impurities which give glass its green tinge. However, SolarisEnergyMAX goes through a special process which removes the iron to produce a clearer ‘white’ glass.

A clearer double glazed window with even better heat retaining qualities than Pilkington K glass sounds like the ideal product, but it doesn’t stop there!  SolarisEnergyMAX is also filled with Argon gas as opposed to dry air in the cavity between each pane.  These argon gas filled windows are more than twice as efficient as a standard window, and 30% more efficient than Pilkington K glass.

We’ve also done away with the old aluminium spacer which separates each pane and replaced it with a polymer alternative. This is 950 times less conductive than aluminium and further adds to the unrivalled efficiency of this product. This unique polymer spacer also drastically cuts down on condensation which can be a problem with many cheaper options.

A spokesman from West Yorkshire commented:
“We aim to offer homeowners throughout the yorkshire area the best double glazing products available.  The new SolarisEnergyMAX double glazed window far surpasses other products on both energy efficiency and durability.”

In fact, West Yorkshire Windows are so confident with this product that it’s not guaranteed for the standard 5 years, it’s guaranteed for a staggering 20 years, giving you complete peace of mind along with unsurpassed energy efficiency for your home.