Energy Efficiency Of Timber Windows

This article was published on February 4, 2025

Energy efficiency is a term that property owners are becoming more and more familiar with when it comes to choosing modern timber windows. With utility bills becoming more and more expensive, many property owners are searching for different ways that they can cut their living costs, and installing new timber windows is a fantastic way of doing so.

Sometimes, change is necessary. If you’ve not replaced your timber windows for a number of years, it may be a possibility that your property’s heat retention is suffering as a result. This is likely explained by poor energy efficiency that can come with old windows, which may not only be worn, or damaged, but may feature outdated energy efficiency measures.

As window technology advances, so do homes. In this article, we’ll be shining a light on the benefits of bringing energy efficiency to your property with modern timber windows.

What is Energy Efficiency?

Essentially, when it comes to the energy efficiency of your windows, this refers to the level of which your windows retain heat. Windows with poor energy efficiency will waste heat, resulting in property owners relying on central heating, spending more on their energy bills. 

On the other hand, a building with modern timber windows would benefit from the latest energy efficiency performance measures. This would not only reduce the reliance on central heating, but would result in more comfortable living.

For home, or business owners, reducing your carbon footprint may be a priority for you, and energy efficiency is a fantastic way of doing so. Installing modern timber windows is highly beneficial for the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which can also add value to your property.

Visit the UK Government’s website to learn more about energy efficiency.

What Makes Timber Windows Energy Efficient?

Timber is a natural insulator, making it the best option when it comes to choosing energy efficient timber windows. When crafted with quality, timber reduces drafting, and heat loss, keeping your home at a consistent temperature whatever the weather.

Timber windows are also available with a range of different glazing options, meaning that you can invest in higher quality glass windows with exceptional thermal insulation properties. 

If you’re an owner of a period property, or you’re looking to replace the windows of a commercial property, modern timber windows are perfect for you. Advanced glazing, such vacuum glazing, makes for revolutionary window performance, bringing outstanding energy efficiency that often has not previously been accessible for these property owners.

Expertly Crafted Timber Windows

If you’re looking to implement energy efficiency into your property, choose expert craftsmanship with our modern timber windows. With over 45 years’ experience crafting the finest timber windows, we’re constantly striving to innovate, and implement the latest window performance measures into our own.

We craft our timber windows with next-generation low emissivity glass, providing property owners with exceptional thermal efficiency. Through the implementation of cutting edge window sealing, we eliminate the possibility of any draughting, ensuring a comfortable, consistent living environment, at a regulated temperature.

There are several other benefits to choosing our energy efficient timber windows, such as:

• Industry-leading security
• Low-maintenance
• High-customisability
• Over 150 colour choices
• Easy cleaning
• Acoustic efficiency
• Long lifespan

Click here to view your options, and to learn more about the quality of our modern timber windows.

Vacuum Glazing

Sometimes for listed properties, and certain commercial buildings, double or triple glazing simply won’t cut it. Often, this is down to the thickness of these windows being too wide for heritage timber frames, preventing owners from being granted planning permission to replace or restore their windows.

Introducing vacuum glazing – the highest performing window technology revolutionising the performance of period buildings. Nearly twice as energy efficient as triple glazing, yet just as thin as a single pane of glass, vacuum glazing is the perfect way to bring modern insulation to listed properties.

Not only does vacuum glazing offer outstanding energy efficiency, but there are several other benefits to investing in these modern timber windows. If you’re looking to learn more about vacuum glazing, and how it compares to the performance of triple glazing, read our previous blog here. 

Summary

When it comes to your home, you shouldn’t settle for less. Installing modern timber windows brings comfort, and kerb appeal to your property. Timber windows are the best option when it comes to thermal efficiency, and they’re also a brilliant way of enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any building.

If you’re looking to learn more about our timber windows, you can visit our Middlesbrough workshop to view them in person! A member of our expert team will be at hand to show you around, and answer any questions you may have about our windows, taking the first step into making your vision a reality.

To book your visit to our showroom, please call 01642 456167 or email sales@erwltd.co.uk, and a member of our team will be in touch.