| Many homeowners are unaware that double glazed | | | | double glazed units use magnetron coated Low E |
| windows have an energy efficiency rating much the | | | | glass on the inner pane, which is highly effective in |
| same as refrigerators, washing machines and other | | | | reflecting heat back into the room. The outer pane |
| domestic appliances. The energy efficiency is rated | | | | goes through a special process which removes the |
| on a scale of A to G, A being highly energy efficient | | | | iron from the glass to create a product known as |
| and G being the least efficient. Products which are | | | | ‘white glass'. |
| rated C or above can also display the Energy Saving | | | | All glass contains minerals and iron as a result of the |
| Recommended blue label. | | | | standard manufacturing process; it's these impurities |
| Bearing in mind current energy and environmental | | | | which give glass its green tinge. However, EnergiMAX |
| concerns, homeowners are keen to do their bit for the | | | | goes through a special process which removes the |
| environment, and having an energy efficiency rating for | | | | iron to produce a clearer 'white' glass, ideal for those |
| the products they purchase helps them decide which | | | | with panoramic views of the South Lakes and |
| product not only suits their needs, but is environmentally | | | | Morecambe Bay. |
| friendly too. | | | | A clearer double glazed unit with even better heat |
| When it comes to determining the energy efficiency | | | | retaining qualities than Pilkington K glass sound like the |
| rating of double glazed windows, there are several | | | | ideal product, but it doesn't stop there! EnergiMAX is |
| factors to consider, such as the area of the glass, the | | | | also filled with Argon gas as opposed to dry air in the |
| type of profile used for the frames, the thickness of | | | | cavity between each pane. These argon gas filled |
| the profile, whether or not it's insulated and also the air | | | | units are more than twice as efficient as a standard |
| leakage through trickle vents if fitted. | | | | unit, and 30% more efficient than Pilkington K glass. |
| Due to the fact the area of glass is far larger than the | | | | EnergiMAX have also done away with the old |
| frame area, thermal improvements to the glass goes a | | | | aluminium spacer which separates each pane and |
| long way to improving the energy efficiency of not | | | | replaced it with a polymer alternative. This is |
| only your windows, but your home as a whole. With | | | | 950 times less conductive than aluminium and further |
| this in mind, the choice of which double glazed units | | | | adds to the unrivaled efficiency of this product. This |
| you choose for your home is paramount in | | | | unique polymer spacer also drastically cuts down on |
| achieving a high energy efficiency rating. | | | | condensation which can be a problem with many |
| Unlike the popular ‘Pilkington K' glass, EnergiMAX | | | | cheaper options. |