6 Star Windows for 6 Star Homes
With 6 Stars now the minimum level of energy efficiency for new homes & significant renovations, high performance windows are more important than ever. To help simplify decisions & comply with the Building Code of Australia, Rylock suggests using 6 star windows within 6 star homes.
Rylock’s industry leading Thermally Improved Suite in its ‘basic’ form (4mm clear glass and a 12mm air-space) earns a 6 star rating in Canberra’s heating climate. For even greater results, you can select high performance glass.
Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS)
WERS is an abbreviation of ‘Window Energy Rating Scheme’, and is a program specific to Australia. Introduced in 1995, WERS is managed by the Australian Window Association. Rylock has participated in WERS since its inception. The following extract from the WERS website gives a brief outline of the intended role of the program.
“WERS Residential is designed to look specifically at window ratings to improve the comfort of homes.”
The main purpose of energy efficiency in a residential application is to reduce the amount of times the heating and cooling appliances are turned on & off.
WERS rated residential windows have star ratings & percentage improvements to help give an easy comparison of windows’.
The WERS star ratings take into consideration more than just the insulation values of product frames & glazing. Effective seals on operable doors & windows or between glazing & frames help prevent the undesirable leakage of cold or hot air. Star ratings recognise this within their values.
Rylock’s custom WERS ratings are available for download below. Please note that products with ‘TIA’ in the title refer to Thermally Improved Suite windows & doors.