Select Windows introduces the Energy Frame

The best insulating window frame with an extremely low U-window value. Plastic window frame supplier Select Windows introduces the Energy Frame that 40% better insulates compared to the current generation of plastic frames, windows, doors and sliding doors. Therefore, this new window frame fits the trend of sustainable renovation and energy efficient living.

The biggest energy leak in a home is window frames and glass. That is where most heat is lost, even if the walls are old and "poorly" insulated. A wall insulates better than the best window frame and insulation glass. There is still much to be gained for the Dutch homeowner.

The Select Windows Energy Frame is constructed from the new generation of Schüco LivIng frame profiles and it is combined with triple glazing. Schüco LivIng is a 120 millimeter deep frame profile. The deeper the profile, the more space for the insulating effect and the thicker the glass that fits inside.

Future-oriented plastic window frame

Because Select Windows Energy Frames for windows, doors and sliding doors insulate so well, they may be called passive frames. This is because the U-window value is lower than 0.9. Houses with a low U-window value are sustainable, future-proof and value-retaining and provide a healthy and comfortable indoor climate. It makes a huge difference for the environment and energy bills whether the U-window value is 4.7 (wooden window frames with single glazing) or 0.88 (Select Windows Energy Frame).

Insulation and U-value; what about it exactly?

How well a window frame with a particular type of glass insulates can be seen by its U-window value. The U-window value (heat transfer coefficient) has three parts:

1. Ug-value. This is the U-value of the Glas, how much heat is lost through the glass?
2. Uf value. This is the U-value of the window profile, how much heat is lost through the Frame/frame?
3. PSi value (Ψ). This is the insulation value of the spacer of the glass (holding the double or triple glass together).

 With Select Windows, the residential consumer has many choices regarding the final window frame. There is a choice in the appearance of the window frame (Dutch Block or Dutch Facet), the color (150 varieties including trend colors such as black and anthracite) and the texture (lifelike wood grain, matte, metallic).

Select Windows Energy Frames available nationwide

Select Windows has a nationwide network of showrooms where residential consumers can obtain information and have an Energy Frame calculation done.