Energy bills can be saved by having an A rated double glazing window installed. Nowadays, people are spoilt for choice as there are various designs and styles to choose from as these windows become more common. The efficiency of the window’s insulation is rated by the trust known as the Energy Saving Trust.

The ratings are set by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC). It is based on how energy efficient the double glazing is. An energy efficient double glazing assists in the conservation of heat in the winter and reduces the heating bills. A rated double glazing windows also keep the property cool during summer. It also reduces the problem of misting as well as the formation of water droplets.

There are double glazed windows and there are triple glazed windows. Double glazed ones are made of two layers of glass and the triple glazed ones are made of three layers of glass. However, it does not mean that just because the windows are triple layered, they are more energy efficient.

Saving energy is all about reducing the heating and electricity bills and keeping a cleaner environment. During this period of recession and frugality, most people want to cut back on their expenditure. This is especially so for those who pay a high heating bill during winter and those who pay a high electricity bill during summer to cool their house. Although the cooling of the homes is not something that is absolutely necessary as it is something that can be put up with, heating is an absolute necessity especially during winter.

A rated double glazing maintains the warmth of homes during winter and helps cool down a warm house during summer because it reduces the amount of air escaping through the window. The air that escapes is the main reason why energy is lost. Once the windows are replaced with double glazing, people will notice the difference in their energy bills. Another advantage to this kind of double glazing is noise reduction. Those who live near busy roads will notice the difference.

The green movement robustly advocates the use of insulated windows. Producing energy means having to burn coal and other substances that let out emissions. If less energy is needed, this will mean less energy needs to be produced and ultimately, there will be less gas emissions. Therefore, those who want to create a better environment will be able to do so and save money at the same time by using double glazing in their windows.

According to experts, with an A rated double glazing window, a person will be able to save a typical amount of £80 to £100 a year on fuel bills because of the of the energy efficiency features of the double glazed windows. This equates to saving 740 kg annually in CO2. Therefore if everyone in the United Kingdom installed double glazing windows, the total CO2 emissions from 900,000 homes would be eliminated from the overall carbon footprint produced by the UK.