Eurocell launches innovative A-rated window system without a-rated costs

Eurocell has launched Thermalogik, an innovative ‘A’ rated window system for residential properties.

Thermalogik represents a major breakthrough in energy rating because its innovative design means it is priced to fabricators at the same level as a standard window system.

Thermalogik features a unique six-chamber outer frame system that is designed as a single-piece profile. This design avoids the need for separate reinforcement extrusions which saves on material and speeds up the fabrication process.

Under the British Fenestration Research Council (BFRC) Window Energy Rating scheme, windows are ranked into energy rating levels ‘A’ to ‘G’ with ‘A’ being the most energy efficient. Achieving an A-rating means that every window can be labelled with an Energy Performance Certificate, similar to those currently seen on white goods in the home.

As well as having superior thermal performance and an extremely competitive price, Thermalogik looks better too. The profiles are slimmer than most standard systems, which significantly improves the aesthetics of a window and increases the area of glass for improved sight lines and brighter interiors.

Thermalogik is available in Ovolo and Chamfered designs in all stock colours including white, cream and grey, along with Rosewood and Golden Oak finishes. A range of special colours are available on longer lead times.

With more people becoming aware of their own environmental footprint, along with rising energy costs, Eurocell recognised the importance of fabricators being able to offer cost effective high performance energy rated windows to specifiers, developers and homeowners.

“This is a fantastic new product for us and is testament to the skill and dedication of our new product team,” said Martin Saunders, Sales Director at Eurocell. “Our window systems are well known for their quality, but this puts us in an even stronger position to demonstrate how Eurocell products are amongst the most energy efficient and aesthetically pleasing in the market.

Thermalogik really does make a compelling choice in terms of reduced energy bills and greater comfort for those choosing to renovate or to build new homes. With ‘A’ rating and better looks all at no extra cost we are encouraging all our fabricators to take advantage of the new sales opportunities that Thermalogik now opens up.”

Eurocell’s research and development team carried out all the technical calculations on the new energy rated window system, involving glazing combinations, window sections and spacer bars, before perfecting the ultimate solution.

Giles Willson, Director of the BFRC, explains: “With the increasing awareness of environmental issues coupled with rising fuel prices, energy saving has become a major concern for consumers. We would like to congratulate Eurocell on their achievement as it now brings the ‘A’ rated window within the budget of many more homeowners, in addition to providing a cost effective solution for housebuilders.”

The BFRC’s rating method takes into account all relevant factors including U-values, solar heat gain and air leakage, enabling accurate comparison of the performance of windows under identical conditions using the Rating Bands A-G. 

Martin Saunders continues: “Achieving an ‘A’ rating on our Thermalogik window system now allows our fabricators to gain another competitive edge in the market, not only by offering an aesthetically pleasing product but one that minimises energy usage in the home. 

With around 20 per cent of a home’s heat normally lost through windows, the new A-rated system provides a perfect choice for buyers looking for complete peace of mind in the performance of their window. We now have a market-leading product that will help us to generate even more opportunities with specifiers and developers.”

Energy rated windows will simplify the choice for both the housebuilder and the homeowner. In addition, Eurocell’s fabricators will find the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) an extremely useful selling tool.

The fact that EPC is now a mandatory requirement on all Home Information Packs (HIPs) assessments makes it even more important that energy rated products are used in both new build and refurbishment projects.

For more information on the Thermalogik visit the Eurocell website www.eurocell.co.uk or contact customer services on 0800 988 3049, or email press@eurocell.co.uk