The building process has changed in Ireland recently because of EU and Government legislation. From the 1st of January 2009 all buildings will have to have a BER rating, including buildings for sale or rent.

Windows are a major component of any building. Specifying and using energy rated windows will increase the value of your property and also reduce your heating bills. Up to 30% of the heat lost from a home is lost from the windows. Window energy rating is a method for assessing the total energy performance of a complete window. It rates it as a whole system rather than simply considering the frame or glass on its own.

Correctly designed and installed windows will significantly reduce energy usage thus reducing fuel bills.

West Building Products supply A, B and C rated windows.

Links

Please find links below for more information on energy rating and also a link to our sister company where the windows are manufactured.

• www.futuraframes.ie
• www.bfrc.org