Make The Switch To Sustainable Double Glazed Windows
Environmentally Friendly Windows
While Melbourne is Australia’s fastest-growing capital city, it’s a fact that the majority of housing stock in our state is ageing, and that historically low building costs have resulted in the majority of Victorian homes having an energy rating far below acceptable modern-day standards.
With the ever-growing threat of power blackouts, Melbourne homeowners are looking for ways to ease the burden on our environment, improve thermal efficiency, and make our homes more sustainable.
Ageing, leaky windows are largely to blame, responsible for approximately 40% of the thermal energy lost by a home in winter, and the heat gained by a home in summer. Unfortunately, glass is a great conductor of heat!
How can you make windows more sustainable?
One of the main questions environmentally conscious homeowners often ask is, “How do I keep heat from leaving my windows?” One of the simplest ways is to install good quality interior curtains and/or outside sunshades – however, these can only do so much to insulate single pane windows. The best option is to install double glazing.
What are the most sustainable windows?
The most environmentally friendly windows are those that are double glazed – meaning they feature two panes of glass with a void in between filled with insulating gas. The addition of UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) composite frames also assists the windows’ thermal properties.
Why are double glazed windows sustainable?
Double glazing improves sustainability because they effectively reduce the transfer of heat – the insulating gas in the void between the panes prevents heat from passing through. Simply put, this keeps your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter for reduced energy usage.
Ecostar UPVC double glazed windows and doors exceed the 6-star energy rating, offer a U-value of 1.2 – the lowest certified U-value in Australia – and are BFRC/WERS energy efficiency certified.
To put that U-value in context, the majority of Melbourne’s existing single glazed windows have a U-value of around 10. That means by installing windows with a double glazed u-Value of 1.2, your heating or cooling will only have to work just over one-tenth as hard as it did in your single glazed home. Double glazed, sustainable windows make a big difference.
How do double glazed windows insulate homes better?
To achieve superior insulation, every Ecostar double glazed window and door is a sealed unit that incorporates insulating chambers within its UPVC frame profile. This combination of double glazing and sustainable window frames provides a highly effective barrier to heat gain and heat loss, keeping your home cool in summer, and helping your home retain heat in winter so you’re cosy when the cold weather hits.
Best of all, Ecostar produces recyclable windows. Our frame profiles are manufactured with 50% recycled material, and all the raw materials contained in our UPVC double glazed windows and doors are recyclable up to 350 times, promoting the overall sustainability of your home. Eco friendly windows don’t just benefit your home, they’ll help keep the planet green.
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Accreditations
Ecostar holds all major Australian and European quality accreditations including Victorian Building Authority Registered Building Practitioner, Australian Glass and Window Association, British Standard Institute, Secured by Design, Hot Country Profile, Window Energy Rating, Housing Industry Association, Neighbourhood Watch and BFRC energy rating (A++).
