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Posted on July 22, 2009 by Jhoana_Cooper | Posted under Home Improvement
Consider energy efficiency before replacing windows - Wallside Inc discusses energy efficiency when replacing windows.
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To avoid these costly situations, window professionals like Wallside Inc, one of the largest and longest established retailer/manufacturer of windows in a single geographic market in the United States, recommend considering a window’s energy efficiency rating when you want to replace your windows. In addition to air, light passes through windows as well, and though it brightens rooms, it can also fade furniture and carpeting. It’s important, then, to purchase energy-efficient windows. Windows with the U.S. government’s EnergyStar® qualified rating will save money on heating and cooling bills compared with units that do not have the rating. Though the ratings used to determine energy efficiency vary depending upon climate, the two most important factors are U-value and solar heat gain coefficient, or SHGC. U-value is a measure of how well a window prevents heat transfer. The lower the value, the more effective the window is at stopping heat from passing through. SHGC measures how much heat from sunlight passes through windows. As with U-value, lower values indicate higher resistance. Here are some things to look for in selecting energy-efficient windows: • Double- and triple-pane windows are more efficient than single-pane windows and may reduce outside noise. • Low-emissivity (or low-E) window coatings minimize the amount of UV rays that can get through glass, letting light in while reducing heat transfer and helping to prevent fading. • Tinted windows and window shades help reduce fading. • Make sure windows are properly sealed to prevent air from leaking through. Leakage should be less than 0.3 cfm/sq.ft. Loss of your home’s heat and cooling is the single most expensive characteristic to consider when replacing windows. In the summer, inefficient window insulation and inefficient thermal panes can cause hot summer air and light to invade and raise the temperature within your home, while during winter, precious heat can leak out and be lost in the cold air outside surrounding the house. To avoid these costly situations, window professionals like Wallside Inc, one of the largest and longest established retailer/manufacturer of windows in a single geographic market in the United States, recommend considering a window’s energy efficiency rating when you want to replace your windows. In addition to air, light passes through windows as well, and though it brightens rooms, it can also fade furniture and carpeting. It’s important, then, to purchase energy-efficient windows. Windows with the U.S. government’s EnergyStar® qualified rating will save money on heating and cooling bills compared with units that do not have the rating. Though the ratings used to determine energy efficiency vary depending upon climate, the two most important factors are U-value and solar heat gain coefficient, or SHGC. U-value is a measure of how well a window prevents heat transfer. The lower the value, the more effective the window is at stopping heat from passing through. SHGC measures how much heat from sunlight passes through windows. As with U-value, lower values indicate higher resistance. Here are some things to look for in selecting energy-efficient windows: • Double- and triple-pane windows are more efficient than single-pane windows and may reduce outside noise. • Low-emissivity (or low-E) window coatings minimize the amount of UV rays that can get through glass, letting light in while reducing heat transfer and helping to prevent fading. • Tinted windows and window shades help reduce fading. • Make sure windows are properly sealed to prevent air from leaking through. Leakage should be less than 0.3 cfm/sq.ft. About The Author: Founded in 1944, Taylor, Michigan-based Inc Windows is one of the largest and longest established retailer/manufacturer of windows in a single geographic market in the United States. The company specializes in custom-built vinyl replacement windows, and offers a variety of styles including: bay, bow, sliding, and picture windows. For detailed information please visit the website of Wallside Inc. |
Tags: WALLSIDE INC, VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, FADING, AIR, EFFICIENT, HIGHER RESISTANCE, HEAT, WINDOW PROFESSIONALS.
