"Exoikonomo" Programme: The ultimate guide
Eligible applicants, subsidy rates by income, steps from application to disbursement.
Read moreEconomics, Subsidies & Buyer's Guide
Find answers to "how much do they cost", take advantage of government subsidy programmes, compare quotes correctly and choose the right professional - with the right certificates and warranties.
Subsidy Programmes ("Exoikonomo" & more)
We decode the terms, spending caps and documentation required by government energy-upgrade programmes.
Spending Caps: What do you actually pay?
Subsidy calculation per m² - what happens when you choose a premium system.
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The Energy Inspector's role (EPC)
1st EPC defines works, 2nd (after) determines if you hit the energy target.
Read moreOld Window Recycling
Mandatory delivery to certified recyclers - how to file the certificate.
Read moreWhy do subsidy prices seem "higher"?
Subsidy price ≠ cash price: bank delays, legal deductions, full invoicing.
Read moreBusiness Subsidies (ESPA / EREVNO)
B2B: energy-upgrade shopfronts, HoReCa, offices - slash operational costs.
Read moreCosting & Return on Investment (ROI)
How cost is formed, where the money goes and when you'll recoup the investment through lower energy bills.
How much do windows cost? (Indicative prices)
Why "price per metre" is the wrong question - realistic price ranges.
Read moreROI: When do they "pay for themselves"?
Average savings in oil, gas, electricity per year - payback period.
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Cost anatomy: What am I paying for?
Breakdown: profile, glass, hardware, installation - graphical analysis.
Read more"Cheap" windows: The hidden costs
-30% quote = inferior hardware, poor silicone, guaranteed future repairs.
Read moreLow-budget renovation: Strategy
Energy glass on north rooms, secure shutters on bedrooms, save on the bathroom.
Read moreHow colour drives up the price
Special RAL, Sablé, wood sublimation - paint as a significant cost factor.
Read moreCertifications, Warranties & Legislation
Your legal shield. Correct documents, warranties and lawful building works.
Warranty: What the fine print hides
Profile warranty (factory) ≠ hardware warranty (local fabricator).
Read moreCE Marking & Declaration of Performance (DoP)
Illegal without CE - proof of lab testing, not "ad-hoc" fabrication.
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Minor Works Permit: When is it needed?
Simple notification vs minor works (opening change, scaffolding).
Read moreISO at the fabricator: Does it matter?
ISO 9001 (Quality) + ISO 14001 (Environment) - impact on the final product.
Read moreChanging window colour in an apartment block
Facade alteration legislation - building assembly regulations.
Read moreTrue Ecological Footprint (EPD)
Distinguishing genuinely green windows from greenwashing - B2B, ESG.
Read moreChoosing the Right Fabricator
Market research, quote comparison and securing your agreement with the fabricator/installer.
How to compare 3 quotes (Checklist)
Apples to apples: same glass, hardware, installation materials?
Read more10 Questions to ask your fabricator
"What foam do you use?", "Which hardware brand?" - measure professionalism.
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Certified Network vs Independent
What Alumil, Europa check in their networks - consumer safety.
Read moreThe importance of the Showroom
Mitre cuts, silent sliding samples - evaluate quality before committing.
Read moreWorks Contract: What to watch for
Materials, thicknesses, brands, payment terms, delay penalties - all in writing.
Read moreLocal Craftsman or Large Company?
Flexibility & after-sales vs industrialised production & ISO - pros of each.
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