1. MANY WINDOW BENEFITS AREN’T TRANSPARENT
    Did you know that your choice of windows can affect almost every level of comfort in your home? From natural light and views to ventilation, inside temperature to security — the right windows are the key to a beautiful and comfortable home.
    ›› See how windows work.
  2. YOU MAY NOT RATE WINDOWS HIGHLY, BUT THE GOVERNMENT DOES
    6-star energy ratings is now mandatory for all new homes and major renovations. Now is not the time to leave your choice in windows to chance. With the right windows you can have the home you want without sacrificing energy performance.
    ›› Understand the regulation changes.
  3. YOUR SUNROOM IS GETTING SUNBURNT
    Sometimes the simplest solutions are the easiest. Toned glass is one of the most straightforward ways of reducing the amount of heat and glare entering your home, while maintaining your views. It works in much the same way as sunglasses, reducing the amount of visible light and radiant heat which can pass through it. Don’t close your eyes to the world outside — protect your sunroom from the heat and glare of the summer sun and reduce the need for air-conditioning.
    ›› See how glass works.
  4. THE GREAT OUTDOORS LOOKS EVEN GREATER FROM IN DOORS
    We pay a lot of money for views. Yet people tend to leave them outside. Modern performance glass lets you have larger window areas to maximise views and natural light throughout your home, giving you the perfect indoor-outdoor living experience. So now there’s no reason to leave your home’s most valuable feature out in the cold.
    ›› Explore design freedom.
  5. THE MOST COMFORTABLE THING IN YOUR LIVING ROOM ISN’T THE COUCH
    And it’s not the rug or the table. In fact, it’s the windows. Did you know that by choosing the right performance windows you can keep your house cooler in summer and warmer in winter?
    ›› See how glass works.
  6. I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH ‘E’
    Viridian Low E glass has a microscopically thin yet durable coating which controls the flow of heat into and out of your windows, making your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Actually, the best way to see it is the savings on your energy bills.
    ›› See how windows work.
  7. THIS IS ONE WAY TO KEEP WARM
    Ordinary windows can account for around half of the heat losses from your home. But you don’t have to settle for ‘ordinary’. Energy efficient windows can insulate your home while opening it up to views, natural warmth and light from the sun, plus the sense of spaciousness that only windows can bring. Maybe it’s time you warmed to the idea of better windows.
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  8. WINDOW SHOPPING CAN SAVE YOU HUNDREDS OFF YOUR ENERGY BILLS
    Energy efficient windows can help reduce heat loss in winter and keep your house cooler in summer. So with hundreds off your energy bills the next question will be, should you get the shoes and the handbag or the coat and the scarf?
    ›› Find out about increasing energy prices.
  9. YOUR WINDOWS ARE NOT AS CLEAN AS YOU THINK
    Did you know that performance windows can cut your household's contribution to GHG emissions by more than 20%? That's a lighter cost to the environment and your hip pocket too.
    ›› Understand the implications.
  10. 87% OF PEOPLE SUFFER WINDOW PAINS
    Ouch… we all know that feeling. The pain of regret. The pain of not knowing all the information before making a decision. Indeed 87% of people surveyed* wished they’d known more about windows before starting their renovation or build. Luckily, you are no longer a statistic and know at least 9 more facts about windows.
    ›› Get the right advice.

* Based on independent research commissioned by Viridian 15/10/09