Fact Is, Most People
Don’t Realise What
Windows Can Do
Before you make a decision on the best windows for your new home or renovation, a little fact finding will go a long way to helping you create a more comfortable and secure home for life.
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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. -
YOU MAY NOT RATE WINDOWS HIGHLY, BUT FROM 2010 THE GOVERNMENT WILL
From 2010, 6-star energy ratings will become mandatory for all new homes and major renovations. Now is not the time to leave your choice of windows to chance. With the right windows you can have the home you want without sacrificing energy performance. -
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. -
THE GREAT OUTDOORS LOOKS EVEN GREATER FROM INDOORS
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. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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? -
YOUR WINDOWS ARE NOT AS CLEAN AS YOU THINK
Did you know that performance windows can cut your household’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20%? That’s a lighter cost to the environment and your hip pocket too. -
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 nine more facts about windows.
* Based on independent research commisioned by Viridian 15/10/09
