Efficiency & Sustainability
STELLAR ECO CREDENTIALS FOR HOLIDAY PROPERTY IN ABERYSTWYTH
» STELLAR ALUMINIUM WAS THE preferred window system of choice for a new eco-friendly holiday property in Aberystwyth . Manufactured and installed by GD Windows , Gwyn Davies , Director at the company said : “ The property owners wanted a window and door system with strong eco credentials and excellent thermal efficiency . They also wanted slim sightlines to make the most of the site ’ s stunning views . Stellar Aluminium was the perfect choice .”
Across the project , GD Windows installed 24 Stellar Aluminium Flush Casement Windows , two fixed pane windows , one shaped window , one three-pane Slimline Bifold Door , one set of French Doors and four Stellar Residential Doors . All products were finished in Anthracite Grey for a sleek contemporary appearance .
To further boost the eco credentials of the detached five-bedroom holiday home , a ground source heat pump provides heating and hot water into the property
and an electric vehicle charging point has also been installed .
Phil Parry , Technical Director at Epwin Window Systems , said : “ Stellar Aluminium has excellent credentials for eco-focused projects like these . Its unique design doesn ’ t use rebate adaptors and allows the option to remove dummy sashes . This not only enhances the thermal efficiency but also allows for slimmer , more streamlined sightlines which were important on this project .”
Based in Aberporth , Ceredigion , GD Windows has over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality solutions for both residential and commercial projects . The team is dedicated to working closely with each customer to develop tailored designs that meet their specific needs .
Gwyn concluded : “ Stellar ’ s impressive credentials are a major asset to our business , as they add considerable value to our customers ’ projects . It allows us to offer a product that meets the highest standards of energy efficiency and sustainability while providing the sleek , modern look that discerning homeowners demand . By choosing Stellar Aluminium , we ’ re helping our clients create beautiful , high-performance spaces that will stand the test of time and make a positive impact on the environment .”
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
Key milestone in journey to carbon neutrality
» UNIQUE WINDOW SYSTEMS HAS achieved a significant milestone on its journey to becoming a net zero business .
The rapidly growing , multi-award-winning fabricator of UPVC and aluminium windows , doors and curtain walling is now successfully offsetting all of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions .
Scope 1 emissions are those created by sources which the business directly owns or controls .
They include emissions produced by Unique ’ s fleet of vehicles , by machinery at its 165,000 sq . ft . production site in Leicester and by infrastructure such as boilers used to heat its premises .
Scope 2 emissions result from the generation of electricity by external energy providers which is then purchased by Unique to help power its operations .
To offset its Scope 1 and 2 emissions , Unique has worked with Switch2Zero . Through this partnership , the fabricator has contributed to carbon offsetting projects around the world such as the creation of solar and hydro power plants and wind farms .
All of the projects funded by Switch2Zero and its partners are independently assessed and certified by organisations like the United Nations to ensure their levels of environmental integrity and that they make a genuine contribution towards sustainable development .
Switch2Zero also helps its partners to offset their environmental impact through additional services such as tree planting and plastic waste collection .
Sunil Patel , joint managing director at Unique Window Systems , said : “ At Unique , we pay more than lip service to the notion of sustainability . As a business , we recognise that we have a very real duty of care to minimise our environmental impact for the benefit of both society today and future generations .
“ To this end , we operate robust environmental management and reporting systems and are wholeheartedly committed to adopting more sustainable working practices and products .
“ Successfully offsetting our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions maintains that commitment . It also represents an important step in our ongoing drive to be a carbon neutral business .”
www . uws . co . uk
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