How Much Heat Loss Can New Glazing Save? A Typical Detached House Could Save £8,211 and 22 tonnes of CO2


Energy rated windows & doors help you save money from year, to year. The exact amount of money saved will depend on a variety of factors, such as the specification of window you choose, and the type of window being replaced.

The study calculated gas central heating savings across a 20-year period, factoring in gas costs rising an average of 6% per year reflecting typical annual inflation.

Leading glazing specialist, state a typical semi-detached house could save over £10,000 over a 20 year period (based on 10% energy costs increase per annum).

Thin Thermally Broken Window & Door Frames

Here at Minimal Frame Projects we take energy efficiency very serious as our core business is dealing with glass so we look and aim to give you the best glass and u-values possible when we install your windows or doors. Energy and CO2 can be saved on each installation.

According to our statistics, an average household installing energy saving recommended windows can typically cut carbon dioxide emissions by approximately three-quarters of a tonne per year. This is a significant saving, as around 23% of the heat lost from an average home occurs through the windows.

One of a number of national schemes used for rating the energy efficiency of windows states energy efficient windows you can save and reduce your household bills by up to £461 per year.

So at the time we quote for your project, whether it’s pivoting doorsslim-framed (sliding, pivoting or bifold) patio doors structural glass or aluminium framed windows, we aim to give you piece of mind knowing that you’re getting a high quality service and cost-cutting glazing from start to finish.

XS: Mobile
SM: Tablet
MD: Laptop & iPad
LG: Desktop & iPad Pro
XL: HD Desktop