Choosing Efficient Windows
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WERS Helps You Choose

Choosing Efficient Windows and Doors

Choosing windows and doors for your home is a tough job.

It's something most of us do just a few times in or life.

Nowadays it is also a hi-tech job. Clear, independent information is vital

Generally, locally-made glazing products perform well because they are designed for New Zealand conditions. However, pure performance is only part of the story.

We need to consider positioning for the sun, management of heat and cold, noise, condensation and heat factors.

That's why WERS is so valuable

Understanding the performance trade-off and cost ramifications of different frame types and glass and glazing options makes make an informed decision which will best suit the specific circumstances.

WERS is the Window Efficiency Rating System. 

The next page discusses how WERS works.