Prepare Your Windows for Winter with Self Cleaning Glass

Are you worried your wooden frames won't last the winter? Are your PVC-U frames beginning to discolour? Read this article if you're interested in preparing your windows for winter. Now is the ideal time to carry out window replacement work before winter sets in, and with advances in plastics and glass technologies not only will you improve the look of your home but also the long term value. Advances in window and door replacement materials mean that today's PVC-U frames are more environmentally robust, offer greater aesthetical benefit, heightened security and improved energy efficiency by preventing heat escaping from ill-fitting units. Window Energy Ratings is a new British government initiative to give windows an A-F rating in the same way you can see on white goods. Advancements have also been made with the windows themselves. Innovations in glass technology have meant that previously unheard of concepts like self-cleaning glass have become a reality. The latest technological progression from Pilkington, the UK's leading glass manufacturer, means you can now install self-cleanin g glass, Pilkington Activ