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Is the cost of A rated windows worth it?
vixen1500
Posts: 655 Forumite
Been getting quotes for replacement windows.
First 3 companies quoted for A rated, but the fourth says they normally fit C rated (which I believe is now the lowest rated allowed). I have asked them to quote me for A rated same as the others, so that I can compare prices like for like.
But just wondering is the additional expense worth it?
First 3 companies quoted for A rated, but the fourth says they normally fit C rated (which I believe is now the lowest rated allowed). I have asked them to quote me for A rated same as the others, so that I can compare prices like for like.
But just wondering is the additional expense worth it?
Typically confused and asking for advice
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I found this website very useful when I was looking at windows. Glass and glazing federation made this calc with energy saving trust.
http://www.ggf.co.uk/energy-savings-calculator
I think A rated windows are over rated. Unless you can get them cheap. I am having C rated windows as they will still save me a little over the lousy windows I have now. Hope it helps
Don't listen to salesmen! They just after your money!! well some are nice. but still money is money 0 -
No they are not A rated over C you will probally save £30-50 a year and most companies give 5 year guarantee so would you recoup the money?if you think peoples advice is helpfull please take the time to clicking the thank you button it gives great satisfaction0
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is that 30 quid a year for ALL the windows as one install?
in that case, itll probably take you about 25 yrs to get payback.Get some gorm.0 -
My current windows are only timber 4-6mm spacing. My back doors are not double glazed at all. So if the calc is half right, it will take about 10 years for my new windows to pay back.0
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According to that calculator a rated would save less than £400 over 10 years in a detached propertyI found this website very useful when I was looking at windows. Glass and glazing federation made this calc with energy saving trust.
http://www.ggf.co.uk/energy-savings-calculator
I think A rated windows are over rated. Unless you can get them cheap. I am having C rated windows as they will still save me a little over the lousy windows I have now. Hope it helps Don't listen to salesmen! They just after your money!! well some are nice. but still money is moneyif you think peoples advice is helpfull please take the time to clicking the thank you button it gives great satisfaction0
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