Profile 22 has launched its next-generation of advanced performance A, B, and C rated energy efficient PVC-U window frames, developed to support RSLs cut the carbon footprint of social housing.
The social housing window and door specialist has invested millions of pounds in developing a range of advanced performance energy efficient PVC-U products.
Through a combination of the most technically advanced multi-chamber low line slim frames and gas filled low emissivity inner glass and low iron outer glass, the window systems company is able to support the sector in cutting the carbon footprint of its housing stock.
Andrew Reid, sales development director, Profile 22, said: “How advanced the windows specified by each housing association, ALMO or local authority are, other than having to meet the minimum E rating in refurbishment or D in newbuild, will in most cases be decided by the size of their budgets.
“However, want to choose ‘C’ rated windows, which are recognised by the Energy Efficiency Trust as making a significant contribution to cutting energy loss and by implication can support the sector’s contribution to reduction of carbon emissions.”
According to the latest research the average UK home produces six tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Multiply that nationally and you get a total of 83 million tonnes.
Studies by Profile 22 reveal that fitting advanced performance windows, for example a C rated window, will save 852kg of CO2 per year, per property – the equivalent of five double decker buses filled with gas – and over a 35 year period this rises to 29.8 tonnes. Fit an A rated window and the carbon saving is almost 60 tonnes, even positively adding heat to the property.
Andrew said: “We recognise that as an industry we have a unique opportunity to support the social housing sector in delivering new and more sustainable homes and to improve the energy efficiency of older properties through refurbishment.”
Combining drives to deliver both more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable products Profile 22 has introduced new RCM recycled composite material reinforcements to its window and door ranges.
Manufactured from post-consumer waste PVC-U, RCM closes the loop on the recycling process at the same time increasing strength and generating greater energy efficiency. By replacing steel in the manufacturing process it makes windows easier to recycle as made from PVC-U it is fully recyclable but as a less conductive material it reduces the transfer of heat making it easier to deliver more energy efficient products.
Andrew said: “As a company we recognise our environmental responsibilities and our fully committed to delivering more energy efficient and more sustainable windows.
“We have invested more than £4million in developing a range of products which can help to deliver new energy efficiencies, working in partnership with the social housing sector to make homes warmer, more comfortable and more secure.”
