4 ways to identify eco-friendly windows and doors for sustainable home improvements

In today’s world, we are all aware of the importance of sustainable living and being as eco-friendly as possible. As humans, we have a responsibility to make choices that help to preserve our environment, so how can we apply this logic when we invest in new windows and doors? We’ve created this guide on how to spot genuinely sustainable window and door products.

Why should I invest in environmentally friendly windows and doors?

If you’re thinking of replacing your windows and doors, you might be asking yourself if making sure your new home improvements really need to be sustainable. The short answer is yes, but here’s a few benefits as to why you should be prioritising sustainability in your criteria when searching for new windows and doors:

• Sustainable homes help to lower how much energy we consume and lower your utility bills as a result.
• Operating costs of sustainable homes are reduced as we don’t need to work as hard to heat or cool our homes.
• Designing and living in homes that are sustainable reduces your environmental footprint, helping to preserve our planet.
• Sustainability is becoming increasingly more important to homeowners, and have naturally increased in value.
• Your quality of living will be improved as sustainable homes encourage a happier and healthier lifestyle.

How to identify environmentally friendly windows and doors

There are a number of ways to ensure that the windows and doors you invest in are genuinely sustainable. Using a trusted, local installer such as us at Leamore means you can guarantee we have sustainability at the core of our values, but here are some other tell-tale signs to look out for when it comes to eco-friendly window and door replacements:

Choose a sustainable material for your windows and doors in the West Midlands

It may surprise you to find out that thanks to advancements in technology and recycling, uPVC is now recognised as of the most sustainable construction materials available. It can be recycled multiple times without compromising it’s performance or integrity, so much so in fact, it can be recycled on average 10 times, giving uPVC a lifespan of about 350 years!

Pick home improvements that reduce your energy consumption

Our uPVC windows and doors feature intelligent multi-chambered frame designs that deliver exceptional energy efficiency, to keep your home warm and comfortable all year round, as well as reducing your energy consumption. The use of multiple chambers inside the frames allows more heat to be trapped within the frame, resulting in improved thermal efficiency for your home. It is harder for heat to escape and cold to enter your home through these chambers, meaning you’ll rely less on using your heating to stay warm, saving you money and the environment.

Lower your household running costs with sustainable uPVC windows and doors

Since an average of 20% of the heat escaping from UK homes is lost through its windows, choosing the right combination of glazing and window frames is essential to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Our double glazed uPVC windows and doors offer optimum levels of thermal efficiency, meaning less heat escapes your home, and you spend less on trying to keep warm. As well as reducing your energy costs, you will create a comfortable living environment for you and your family all year round with sustainable uPVC windows and doors.

Choose from a range of uPVC windows for your West Midlands home

At Leamore Windows, we offer an extensive range of uPVC windows for homes all across the West Midlands. Contact us today on 01922 473737 to get your next home improvement project underway or get a free online quote.

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