Energy Efficiency...
...an issue that effects us all

Prevention of heat loss from buildings is an extremely important way of helping to reduce carbon emissions. In 2002 and 2006 the government revised Part L of the Building Regulations which sets the standards for energy efficiency in buildings. More recent developments include the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) energy rating scheme for windows.

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
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Kömmerling is carrying the green issue even further as it continually strives to offer products of an exceptional quality whilst at the same time honoring its responsibility as a market leader to protect our environment

PVC is one of the worlds most versatile & sustainable materials. PVC is found in virtually every walk of life. It is a material particularly suited to a variety of products: windows, pipes, floor coverings and cables as well as having a growing number of applications in the field of medicine. It is low in its use of resources. Its production costs are moderate. It has low maintenance requirements. Go to pvcaware.org for more information.

BFRC & Energy Saving Recommended Scheme

This is modeled on similar systems already in operation on items such as fridges or washing machines. The BFRC rating simply and effectively assesses the energy performance of a window. They are rated using an A to G scale on the basis of their total energy efficiency.

An A-rated window is more energy efficient than a G-rated window. Windows with a rating of A to C are entitled to apply for and use the prestigious government backed Energy Saving Recommended logo.

“Although it is not yet the law to have a BFRC rated window, the more conscientious among us would surely prefer to buy a window with a higher energy efficiency rating”