Energy efficient windows can help unlock social housing spending, says Matthew Kirby, marketing manager for major sealed unit manufacturer Solaglas. "There's no denying the downturn, the market is rough even for the best of us. But even in the midst of a recession business has not dried up entirely, there are still opportunities. In the domestic sector, homeowners are improving rather then moving to make the most of their existing property. More significantly, the government continues to invest in public sector building, particularly affordable housing, with an existing budget of £8.4M to build 80,000 new homes by 2011 & modernise existing homes. In the public sector, making sure you tick all the right boxes is more important than ever & will help our business stand out. This is one of the reasons why Solaglas launched EcoClear last year."