Fabricators achieve energy ratings with Advance 70

We’ve all heard the media storm surrounding window energy ratings, but what materials do fabricators need to ensure their products meet the required standard? Window ratings measure the thermal performance of a window taking into account the solar heat gain, air leakage and overall ability to retain heat in a building. The rating refers to the window as a whole, but to achieve the ratings fabricators need to use the right components.

This is where Selecta Systems comes in. The leading systems company manufactures Advance 70, the five chambered, lead-free, 70mm profile that makes it easier for fabricators achieve energy ratings. Selecta’s Sales Director Mark Richmond explains; “To manufacture energy efficient windows you need to bring all the right components together. This means having Low E glass and argon gas as well a thermally efficient profile. The Advance 70 has five chambers, meaning heat doesn’t conduct as easily and makes it easier for fabricators to achieve the all important ratings.”

Windows made from Advance are capable of receiving the gold standard ‘A’ rating and it is also possible to achieve ratings on foiled windows. “It is harder to achieve ratings on foiled windows because they need to be fully reinforced” Mark explains. “But if you use the correct glass specification and our five chambered profile, it is still possible to gain the ratings. This means our customers can take advantage of our new SelectaFoil range and still target the energy efficiency market.”

One fabricator who benefit from the Advance 70’s thermal qualities is Finesse Windows After 14 years using another system, Midlands based firm made the switch and now manufacture A, B and C windows.

Finesses MD Russell Bridge comments; “the Advance 70 gave us a platform to enter the growing energy efficiency market. The profile is also lead-free, which is a major benefit when you are promoting your products as environmentally friendly.” Not only do Selecta help fabricators break into the energy efficiency market, the Advance 70 comes at a very competitive price. “Some systems companies have put their prices up in response to rising PVC prices but not us. We have the resources to absorb the increase and will ensure our customers keep their margins up” concludes Mark Richmond.