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 |  Bygone Collection | |
With rising fuel costs and a universal wish to protect the environment, it is becoming ever more important our homes are as well insulated and energy efficient as possible. For many this can be as simple as rolling out the insulation in the attic, yet for those who live in listed period properties with sash windows there are far greater challenges involved.
It is well established that the biggest use of energy in the home, and the biggest contributor to our carbon footprints is the energy we use to heat out homes. In an average house windows can play a significant part in the overall efficiency of a home - on average 20% of a houses warmth is lost through the windows, compared to just 15% out of the roof. It is clear then that for an energy efficient household, energy efficient windows are a must.
Yet if your property is listed, or if you simply wish to preserve the existing character of your home this can be a real worry - we all know double glazed windows retain a great deal more heat than single glazing, yet most of us associate double glazing with unattractive uPVC windows that dominate rather than complement the look of a building. This is a problem for any houseproud homeowner, but if your property is listed you have the added problem of having to seek approval from the council for any adjustments made to your property - whether good for the environment or not.
Fortunately, there are options out there. Some companies, such as Bygone Collection can offer stunning sash windows that blend into your property's facade rather than altering it forever. Whether you opt for mock-timber uPVC windows or traditional wooden windows the authenticity and attention to detail Bygone pride themselves on mean that they have won approval countless times from council teams and the Planning Inspectorate, who on one occasion remarked that Bygone's replacement window "appears to replicate a traditional sliding sash window very closely. The effect is so convincing that it is difficult to differentiate between the two, even at close quarters"
Not only are the Bygone Collection's windows authentic but they are amongst the best in their class when it comes to energy efficiency too. Recommended by the Energy Savings Trust (EST), the windows have achieved 'B' and 'C' ratings for energy efficiency where common windows range from 'D' to 'F'. The EST have calculated that C-rated windows can conserve up to 74% of the heat lost through traditional, single glazed sash windows, making an excellent case for replacing aging, inefficient sash windows with new, yet authentic double glazed windows.
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