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Beautiful windows are possibly the most complex and interesting elements in the fabric of our homes.
They provide light and fresh air, and offer views that connect our interior living spaces with the great outdoors. However, ordinary windows can also represent a major source of unwanted heat gain in summer and significant heat loss in winter.
Today, remarkable new framing and glazing materials have changed the energy performance of windows in a radical way.
Energy efficient windows will make your home more comfortable, dramatically reduce your energy costs and help to create a brighter, cleaner, healthier environment.
WERS rates the energy impact of windows in housing anywhere in Australia. With up to 40% of a home’s energy for cooling or heating being lost or gained through windows, improving their thermal performance reduces energy costs and Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Rated windows in WERS get from 0 to 5 stars for both cooling (summer) and heating (winter), depending on how they rank against the alternatives. All VELUX skylights have received 4.5 or 5 stars on the WERS for skylights Energy Rating Scheme. Maximum is 5 stars. For more information visit the WERS website on www.wers.net
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