The U-value of a window indicates how effective it is at preventing heat from escaping your property. The lower the U-value, the better your window’s thermal performance.
U-values are something that we talk about a lot in our industry, but what does it mean when we say that our windows boast the lowest U-values on the market? And how does this benefit you?
What is the U-value of a window?
The U-value of a window is measured in Watts per square metre Kelvin ( W/m2 K ) and measures the rate at which heat is lost through it. A high U-value means that the window is a better energy conductor; this isn’t a good thing, because it means that it lets more heat escape through it. Alternatively, a low U-value means that your window has better insulating properties and traps more heat inside your home.
U-values are taken into account when allocating window energy ratings. Window energy ratings use a coloured ranking system between
A+ – G, with A+ awarded to the most energy efficient windows and G to the lowest.
Why is having windows with low U-values important?
There are a number of benefits to choosing windows with a low U-value, including the huge potential to cut down on your heating bills. If your windows are more energy efficient, then you will need to heat your property much less than you would with underperforming windows. This is because windows with a lower U-value let less heat escape, saving you money and reducing your environmental impact!
You will also benefit from better soundproofing with our triple glazed windows, as the extra panes of glass and the space inbetween provide an effective sound barrier between you and the outside world.
So, when we say that our range of rooflights all have a U-value of just 0.83 compared with our competitors’ windows at 1.2, we are offering you the best chance to reduce your carbon footprint whilst making excellent energy savings! Browse our range today.
There are many advantages to installing rooflights to your property, but the number one reason most homeowners are interested in rooflights is to bring more natural light into a room.
Rooflights are most common in a commercial environment but are becoming more popular for residential buildings that have large ceiling spaces. Custom Roof lights are one of the leading market leaders in the industry, as we offer a 20-year warranty on all roof light products. Discover the advantages of a roof light in your commercial or residential building today!
For more information about our roof light and skylight range, contact our experts on 01202 802111.
The benefits of rooflights
Reduces CO2 emissions
Although artificial lighting is widely used across many commercial businesses, it should not be a long-term solution due to the CO2 emissions produced. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that affects the weather, climate change, and increases the global temperature. By having rooflights in your building instead of relying on artificial lighting will help protect our natural environment.
Brightens up your office
It’s worrying to know that most office workers in the UK do not get enough natural daylight. It’s important to have good lighting so your workforce can be as productive as possible, but this doesn’t mean that rooflights can’t help with this. The benefits of daylight include regulating body clocks, improving mental wellbeing and physical health. Browse our rooflight range now!
Saves money
As rooflights allow natural lighting to flood into an environment, this means that you can save money on your electricity bills as artificial lighting won’t be needed as much. This is ideal for a large warehouse building or open-plan office, where good lighting is essential. Depending on the layout of your business, your workforce could be some distance away from windows that are letting in natural light, rooflights will give more light and the illusion of more space.
Custom Rooflights are one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of skylights and rooflights in the UK. Our experts can help with any enquiry you may have for your residential or commercial roofing project, contact us on 01202 802111.
Frequently mistaken for the same product, skylights, rooflights and roof windows are not, in fact, the same.
A rooflight and skylight are the same roofing product though, just alternative ways to refer to an opening in a roof that’s covered with translucent or transparent material to let in natural lighting. Whereas a roof window is completely different as it can be opened or closed to regulate ventilation in the room, this product is most popular for residential attic spaces. Find out which product will be most suited to your building refurbishment below.
For more information about our skylight and rooflight range contact us today on 01202 802111.
The difference between a skylight, rooflight and roof window
Skylights & Rooflights
Skylights and rooflights are both generic terms for the same product, and they can both be installed on traditional pitched or a flat roof. This high performing product is made with 6mm toughened self-cleaning glass, which is ideal for homeowners and business owners looking for a low maintenance product. Once our team of professionals fit the rooflight/skylight to a building, its seamless and watertight material stops any accumulation of mould, moss, condensation and mildew. The triple glazed glass used in our rooflights has a ‘U Value’ of 0.83, meaning our units are 40% more efficient than standard competitors. Browse our roof light range now!
Roof window
A roof window must be installed in the same orientation with the surrounding roof, to give a subtle and blended in appearance. They have a similar look to skylights and rooflights as they both have a glazed glass unit that lets in natural lighting into a residential or commercial building. Although a roof window differs as it can be opened or closed when desired, to regulate air flow and ventilation. A roof window is typically smaller than a roof light, so if you’re looking for an addition that increases the natural lighting and airflow in your building, a roof window is perfectly suited to your needs!
Custom Rooflights are one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of skylights and rooflights in the UK. Our experts can help with any enquiry you may have for your residential or commercial roofing project, contact us on 01202 802111.
