What Does Exclusive Glazing Do for the Environment?
At Exclusive Glazing, we have been enhancing homes in Kent, the South East and South East London for over 40 years. When homeowners choose to improve their properties with us, they will be working with a business dedicated to becoming more environmentally friendly.
Keep reading to discover what we do for the environment and learn how our products can improve your carbon footprint.
Home Improvements & The Environment
Research has found that the construction sector is responsible for 50% of landfill waste, 23% of air pollution and 40% of drinking water pollution. These figures will only get worse if businesses don’t take action to become more sustainable: choosing eco-conscious manufacturing methods, installation techniques and waste disposal practices. Home improvements are a part of the construction industry, and many companies are striving to be more sustainable in 2024.
From installing a conservatory to fitting double glazed windows, all home improvement projects produce a certain amount of waste products. Due to the ongoing climate crisis, sustainable trends and practices are growing in popularity in the renovation world. More companies than ever before are ‘going green’, and here at Exclusive Glazing, we are also working hard to do our part for the health of the planet.
We Recycle the Glass in Old Windows, Doors & More
As a double glazing installation company, we have dealt with a lot of glass over the past 40 years! It is an unfortunate truth that many window companies dispose of the glazing they replace by chucking it into a skip and sending it to landfill. Statistics show that glass can take up to 1 million years to decompose in a landfill site. With over 28 billion pieces of glass being sent to landfill every year, it is vital that old windows are disposed of in a more sustainable fashion.
Here at Exclusive Glazing, we work with various companies on recycled glass schemes. These glass disposal companies ensure that none of our waste glass ends up in landfill. Instead, the waste materials are taken to a processing plant and recycled. We are proud to be taking positive steps to be more environmentally friendly and recycle as much as possible. In 2022, we recycled 46.34 tonnes of clean plate glass.
Recyclable uPVC Windows & Doors
With homeowners becoming more eco-conscious than ever before, we are pleased to be able to offer our customers windows and doors made from recyclable materials. We work with REHAU, one of Europe’s most well established and market leading double glazing suppliers.
The REHAU range consists of over 40000 products and at Exclusive Glazing, we offer a selection of their premium quality profiles. Manufactured from recyclable materials, our installations are the perfect choice for ‘green’ homeowners. uPVC window frames can be recycled multiple times and aluminium can also be repurposed with no impact on its quality.
Energy Efficient Double Glazing
At Exclusive Glazing, we offer homeowners a wide range of energy efficient double glazed products. We install a variety of window and door styles, as well as conservatories, orangeries, conservatory roofs and house extensions.
Featuring multi-chamber uPVC frames, our windows are designed to trap warm air and offer additional insulation for your home. By keeping hot air in and cold draughts out, our double glazing will keep your home warmer for longer. With less need to use your property’s central heating, you will rely less on fossil fuels to keep your home at a comfortable temperature.
An Exclusive Glazing installation will lead to a reduction in your energy usage, cheaper heating bills and a lower carbon footprint. The less energy you use, the more ‘green’ your home will become. All of the REHAU double glazing we install achieves A energy ratings and the highest BSI ratings for wind, water and air. Weather resistant and energy efficient, you can count on our installations to help your property to maintain a pleasant temperature throughout every season.
Choose Exclusive Glazing For a More Environmentally Friendly Home
Exclusive Glazing is a reputable home improvement company based in Maidstone. We offer a wide range of energy-efficient double-glazed products to homeowners in London and across South East England.
We are eco-conscious installers and are continuously working hard to improve our carbon footprint, as well as helping our customers to ‘go green’ too. To learn more about our energy-efficient double glazing and discuss your project with our team, get in touch today by calling 0800 999 5200 or filling out our contact form.
