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Glazing

Purchase of energy efficient glazing to reduce the amount of energy consumed throughout the life cycle

2008 MINIMUM Mandatory Specification(s)

1.  Must have an Energy Rating label of C or better under British Fenestration Rating Council’s Window Energy rating BFRC

2.  Consider other life cycle impacts, such as frame materials used (timber, plastic, metal)

2008 BEST PRACTICE Specification(s)

1.  Energy label rating of B or better under British Fenestration Rating Council’s Window Energy rating BFRC

2.  Consider other life cycle impacts, such as frame materials used (timber, plastic, metal)

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Updated: 20 May 2008