Explaining the Windows Energy Rating (WER)
Window Energy Ratings (WER), as the name suggests, indicate the energy efficiency of your windows. The system is based on an A-G scale, with A-rated windows being the most efficient, and G the least efficient. New and replacement windows must now be at least C-rated to comply with Building Regulations, it can be quite pricey to get windows that are efficient yet cheap especially for charities. Earlier this year we saw that Help to Buy Windows provided a grant of free windows & doors for a hospital caring for parents. so it is these three ratings that you will need to distinguish between in the buying process. WERs are easy to understand, with a rainbow label being used to indicate a window’s Rating. The scheme is much like that used on white goods, household appliances and light bulbs.
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