DOORS & WINDOWS SUPPLEMENT


windows are a lot better for the environment, saving around 160 kg of carbon dioxide per window compared to plastic windows. Using timber sourced from sustainable


forests is a proven way to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This is because timber stores the carbon from the atmosphere and more trees are planted than chopped down. You can also check any steps that the supplier is taking to reduce their own carbon footprint. An increasing number of companies are now taking steps to assess their own carbon footprint. Any company taking sustainability seriously should be happy to discuss what they are doing to reduce their carbon footprint as a business.


WHERE TO BUY


sourced. To do this, look out for companies using timber that is FSC certified. According to Heriot Watt University, sustainably sourced timber


It is worth buying from a company that manufactures its own windows in the UK. Ask for a tour of their workshop. This will allow you to see the level of detail and care that goes into manufacturing their windows and allows you to check the quality yourself. It’s one thing for a company to have a good-looking showroom – the important thing is the quality of the windows they manufacture for their customers and a workshop tour will allow you to assess this first-hand.


When choosing the type of glass for your windows you will want to consider carefully what you are looking to achieve, for example the thermal, acoustic, and aesthetic


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