Making sustainable choices with your windows and doors: we’re all considering a greener future

We all have a responsibility to our environment and with heightened awareness of environmental issues, the growing debate on pollution, and global warming – we have to consider the impact of any purchasing decisions we make on these problems.

Windows and doors are no different, there are a host of reasons that support energy efficiency and maintenance when improving your home, but in fact when choosing to work with Window Elegance Yorkshire, you can be confident that the products installed in your home are a sustainable choice.

There are a few considerations when buying new windows and doors that will make sure they are the right choice for your home, family and the environment.

What window & door choices can I make to reduce my carbon footprint?

Choose Double or triple glazing

Double or triple glazing can be so beneficial to your home and the environment. Perhaps the biggest benefit of double glazing is the ability to reduce the amount of heat lost from your home. Double glazing will eliminate draughts and secure the warmth in your property in the winter months. On the contrary, adding double glazing to your home ensures you can prevent your property from absorbing too much heat in the summer months too, keeping you and your home cool.

Triple glazing offers superior performance in thermal insulation, noise reduction, and overall comfort compared to double glazing. While it comes with a higher upfront cost, the benefits can lead to greater energy savings, enhanced comfort, and long-term value. The choice between double and triple glazing depends on your specific needs, such as climate, budget, and the level of noise and security concerns.

Your material choices are aluminium or uPVC 

Aluminium uPVC windows & doors are a popular choice for home improvements, particularly Bifold doors, although they can be more expensive than uPVC. Aluminium windows & doors are 100% recyclable and have a low environmental impact even before they’re fitted. From the production process right the way through to installing, the production of aluminium uses less energy than other metals.

uPVC windows and doors are a sustainable choice because they improve energy efficiency by reducing heat loss, lowering energy consumption, and minimising carbon emissions. Our windows and doors are manufactured to minimise carbon footprint with leading best practice and considerations across all operations.  The actual frames you are purchasing are manufactured with recycled content and are designed to last for years to come. In a few decades when it’s time for replacements these frames will be recycled also.

Often though you’ll find homeowners choose a combination, such as upvc windows and doors with aluminium bi-folding doors, it can often be a great contrast.

Choose an installer that gives you confidence

You’ll be able to find out the general energy rating of your windows & doors from your installer, when doing business with Window Elegance Yorkshire we’ll make sure your installation meets and exceeds minimum security and energy efficiency ratings. To meet building regulations any windows and doors installed in your home must achieve an energy rating of C or higher which equates to a u-value of 1.4 W/m²K or more.

The decisions you are making now for your windows and doors impact on the efficiencies within your home, but also on climate change for your family and future generations. Contact Window Elegance Yorkshire , we’re happy to talk you through any questions you may have on our products and their performance.