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Glass in BuildingPilkington energiKare™
Overview
Did you know that the glass you use in your windows can help your home be more energy efficient? Just by using Pilkington energiKare™ in your windows not only will you be saving energy and money on your heating bills, you’ll also be doing your bit for the environment.
Benefits
- improves the energy efficiency of your home.
- reduces the amount of energy you use.
- saves you money on your heating bills.
- is part of the Energy Saving Recommended scheme.
- is more effective than single or standard double glazing.
- is the only product that offers you the reassurance of Pilkington quality and that has the endorsement of the Energy Saving Trust.
How it Works
Pilkington energiKare™ is different to standard double glazing as it works in two ways. It reduces the amount of heat lost through your windows and it also allows more heat (energy) from the sun in through the window. This effect is known as solar gain and as it comes from the sun it’s free of charge.
Pilkington energiKare™ is made up of two special types of glass, Pilkington K Glass™, the UK’s best selling low emissivity glass which stops heat escaping and Pilkington Optiwhite™, a special ‘extra clear’ glass which allows more solar heat in through the windows.
What’s more, windows containing Pilkington energiKare™ can achieve the EST’s Energy Saving Recommended status. Once incorporated in suitable framing material it will normally achieve a minimum BFRC Window Energy Rating of C and can be improved to B or A by the addition of Argon gas filling or warm edge spacer bar technology. Pilkington energiKare™ Insulating Glass Units are manufactured by approved licensed IGU processors then fabricated and sold through approved registered window companies across the country.
