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Practical Facts About Windows & Efficiency

Facts About Windows & Efficiency

Today’s best dual-paned windows are about twice as effective at retaining heat and air conditioning as the single-paned units installed a couple of decades ago.

Windows can bring light and warmth, provide views, beautify inside and out and add tremendous value to your home. They also can let in the elements and intruders that put your home at risk.

That’s why windows – quality windows – must be considered an important investment. The cost of windows will depend on the type, dimensions, materials used, security features, the complexity of the installation, and, of course, the number of windows needed. Pricing is based on square footage plus installation.

Replacing old windows with new, energy-efficient models can really pay off in both aesthetic appeal and utility savings.

Low-E Glass

What is Low-E Glass & Does It Make Windows Energy Efficient?

Low-E, low-emissivity, glass was created to reduce the amount of infrared (IR) and ultraviolet light (UV) that comes through your glass, without minimizing transmission of light that enters your home. Heat and/or light absorbed by glass is either converted away by moving air or reradiated by the glass surface, i.e. Low-E coating.

Low-E windows have a microscopically thin coating, that is even thinner than a human hair! The low-e coating keeps temperatures in your home consistent by reflecting the interior temperature back inside.