Eco Warriors – Rehau Sticks It To Government On Windows

Following the government’s Eco+ Scheme to reduce household energy bills by additional insulation, Rehau is demanding windows be considered an equally important factor to other solutions.

According to recent stats from energy.gov, heat gain and loss through windows can be responsible for 25-30% of residential energy use. It is with this in mind that the window profile supplier is advocating that regulation-compliant, energy-efficient windows should be a consideration within the ECO+ Scheme.

 

 “The cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact on householders and property owners and the ECO+ scheme is a great way for the government to show support and recognise the struggles of those affected.”

– Russell Hand 

Head of product management & technical, Rehau Windows.

 

Window impact

“However, the quality of windows within a property should be considered highly important alongside the benefits that improved insulation can bring,” continues Rehau’s Hand. “As the recent uplifts to document L under the Future Homes Standards clearly demonstrates, windows do have a big impact on housing heat loss and energy waste. By including the installation of regulation-compliant frames within the ECO+ Scheme many households could reap the energy bill reducing benefits this winter.”

Future Homes Standard

Rehau also believes that confusion over the updated Future Homes Standards needs to be avoided avoided. To support with clarity around the regulation changes, the company has launched a series of fact sheets, two of which cover, in depth, the updates to window energy efficiency standards for new builds and retrofits.

“In the wake of the energy crisis and the introduction of the ECO+ Scheme, being fully aware of what the Future Homes Standards entails is more important than ever,” adds Hand. “If windows were to be included under current plans, a clear understanding of the regulations is required to ensure correct specification. Windows are a key area where heat can be lost. The cost of not selecting energy-efficient components is only too real for the affected building occupants.”

To access the ‘In The Frame’ hub and more information on the Future Home Standards – Click Here

 

Picture: Regulation compliant windows should be a key consideration for energy bill reduction says Rehau.

www.window.rehau.com

 

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
11th January 2023

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