California is known for its sunny weather and with that sunshine comes plenty of heat. There should be relief from that heat in the comfort of your own home, but that might not always be the case if you have old windows. Morgan Hill, CA replacement windows can restore our home to a level of comfort it should have. New windows have energy efficiency, among many other qualities that are important for any homeowner to have if they want to relax and enjoy their house between work hours.
Energy Efficiency And California Heat
When you think about energy efficiency, your mind might drift to cold winter months. Energy efficient windows are very important when the weather is cold outside, and they help to keep a home warm and insulated. But if you have windows that lets cold air in during the winter, you’d better believe that it lets warm air in during the summer. Your air conditioning has to work harder to make the house comfortable, which drives your energy bills up. Sure, there are cold snaps in California, but you have to worry about the hot days more when it comes to energy efficiency. Your air-conditioned air needs to stay in where it belongs instead of you trying to cool the whole neighborhood. Basically, the issues are the same in the summer versus the winter.
When you choose new windows, you’re best off looking at the labels and ensuring they have Energy Star Certification. Those labels, in your area, mean that the windows have been tested and pass certain things in California’s climate. You don’t need windows that are good for a Minnesota winter, but you do need windows that work well in the California summer.
UV Resistance 
The sun’s rays can be very strong, and they can bring a lot of heat into your home with them. They can also fade your flooring, artwork, paint and other aspects. You wear sunscreen when you go outside so you don’t get burned, but what about when the sun comes into your home? Your house needs protection as well. Low-E coatings can help you with the sun’s UV rays. It reflects the heat from your home back out, so you don’t have those rays coming in and bothering your house in any way.
A comfortable home is what you look forward to all day long when you are at work. Morgan Hill, CA replacement windows can maintain the level of comfort you want in your home in every way. You can get better sound proofing, UV resistance, and energy efficiency, among other things. Think through your goals and talk to the professionals at The Screen Shop by calling (408) 295-7384. We’re here to answer your questions and we can even come to your home for a free consultation so we can see in person what you have to work with and what improvements you might want to make in your home’s comfort. Stop by and see samples in our showroom at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110.