Devonshire Windows are committed to sustainability and helping the environments. Find out more below.
Reducing heat loss in buildings reduces the energy used to heat the building and saves CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Wherever possible we send waste materials recovered from our refurbishment activity and our production facility to be recycled. We source our components from reliable reputable suppliers who hold similar views on running a business and the impact on the environment. Over the last few years we have been working on reducing the paper used in our business and this has recently been boosted by providing our sales and surveying staff with electronic tablets.
Getting to know our clients and their needs helps us to recommend products that will be most beneficial and aesthetically pleasing. We supply windows and doors in all shapes and sizes made from timber, PVC-U and aluminium. These products all have impacts on the environment and the material suppliers have organisations who help to steer the suppliers towards lower environmental impact.
Wood
Windows made from wood are becoming more popular. Advances in surface treatments and construction methods make timber windows and doors both sustainable and attractive. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) logo on a wood product assures it comes from FSC® certified forests or post-consumer waste. Additionally, timber offers excellent insulation, contributing to energy efficiency.
PVC
PVC-U windows and doors offer cost-effective, energy-efficient glazing solutions for builders and renovators, requiring minimal maintenance. PVC-U, like other thermoplastics, is relatively easy to recycle. The primary goal of recycling is to achieve environmental benefits by reducing the use of primary resources and diverting waste from landfills. PVC-U's durability also contributes to long-term sustainability.
Aluminium
Aluminium has several significant sustainability benefits. It is very durable so can last for long periods of time without replacement and with little or no maintenance. It is 100% recyclable and is one of the few metals that can be repeatedly recycled with no loss of quality. The act of recycling aluminium also requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce new aluminium.
Glass
Sealed unit production and glass coating technology have rapidly advanced over the last decade, enabling lower U-values with high light transmittance. This allows designers to leverage solar gain in building performance calculations, quickly offsetting production energy use. Glass coatings also reduce CO2 emissions and enhance occupant comfort.
Devonshire Windows are leading glazing specialists based in Newton Abbot, operating across the whole of the South West. With over 30 years in the window industry, we have the expertise and experience to supply and install the best products for your home project.
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