Save 20% on your fuel bills with the latest Double Glazing from Orion Windows

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Our ‘A’ rated uPVC windows has one of the highest energy saving ratings in the industry. To enable customers to make the best choice the British Fenestration Rating Council (BRFC) have introduced a rating scheme where A is the most energy efficient and G is the least, similar to the ratings seen on white goods like washing machines.

• A rating – The highest industry rating available from Orion Windows.
• B rating – Available from Orion Windows.
• C rating – The recommended threshold for energy saving windows.
• D rating – Building Regulations requirement for replacement windows in Scotland.
• E rating – Building regulations requirement for replacement windows in England and Wales.

Insulating your home is one of the best ways to make your home energy efficient – and one of the key ways to save energy is through double glazing. Double glazing acts as second layer of protection for your home from losing heat. And when around half of heat used to keep your home warm is lost through the walls, windows or loft, you could cut this significantly by installing double glazed windows.

Single glazed windows alone can lose around 20% of your home’s heat. Double glazing can make a wise long term investment for your home, and be good for the environment. Double glazed windows can save £80 to £100 and 680kg of CO2 every year – not to mention adding real value to your property if you later choose to sell.

How Double Glazing Works
Double glazing works by trapping air between two panes of glass. This creates an insulating barrier that will stop heat being lost, stop condensation appearing at your windows, and will also help stop noise from outside.

You should look for energy saving recommended double glazing, to ensure that you are installing the most energy efficient frames and glass. This will be particularly important when Energy Performance Certificates give an energy efficiency rating to homes in the new Home Information Packs that you’ll need, if you choose to sell your property after June 2007.

The Costs
The cost of installing double glazing greatly depends on the size of your house, and how many windows you wish to fit double glazed panes. If your budget is tight, you may choose simply to double glaze the windows in individual rooms rather than your entire property. Pick the rooms you use most often and tend to heat most.