Window Energy Ratings Requirements
From 1st October 2010 the new standard for domestic replacement windows will be:
England & Wales
Either an energy rating of C or a whole window U-value of 1.6 W/m2K
Replacement doors, a U-value of 1.8 W/m2K
Scotland
Either an energy rating of C or a whole window U-value of 1.6 W/m2K
Replacement doors, a U-value of 1.6 W/m2K
To install energy rated windows, the supplier and/or fabricator needs to register their company and windows with one of the approved Window Energy Rating Schemes as detailed below in order to comply with the regulations: If the company and/or window is not registered, it can only be sold and installed with a U-value declaration.
BFRC (British Fenestration Rating Council)
BSI (British Standards Institution) www.bsigroup.com/en/ProductServices/energykitemark/WER/
Certass (Certification and Self Assessment)
Network VEKA
VEKA fabricators can work out which combinations of frame/glazing they wish to register using the WER Calculator.
Contact VEKA’s Technical Department to request a copy of the Calculator.
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