A house without windows would be energy efficient, secure, quiet, and unaffected by the sun’s rays. But who wants a house like that? Windows are a part of living in a home because they allow for ventilation, natural light, and views. Many homeowners want more windows, not fewer. And Palo Alto, CA replacement windows have heightened energy efficient qualities that make homes safer and less expensive than ever before, especially when the monthly utility bill lands in the mailbox. Here are some of those components you might want to consider for your own replacement windows when you need them.
Low-E Glass Coatings
These invisible metallic coatings go on the inside of the panes of glass to reflect solar heat. This is great for any time of the year because during the hot summer months, the heat reflects back out, but in the winter, the heat will reflect back into the home. The coating also bounces UV rays back outside, so they never harm flooring, furniture, and other items. UV rays fade your possessions, causing you to replace them sooner than you would have otherwise. The Low-E glass coatings can help with that as well.
Multiple Glass Panes
In the past, windows had a single pane of glass and that was that. Today, they come standard with double pane glass and you can even add a third layer for triple pane options. One glass pane doesn’t do much insulating but two and three are great for a house. Plus, there are things between the glass that help with energy efficiency even further.
Warm Edge Spacers
Now that windows come with two or more panes of glass, they also have spacers between them. These spacers prevent heating and cooling losses and reduce conductivity to heighten energy efficiency even further.
Gas Fillings
Between the panes of glass, sometimes you simply find air and that’s a good insulator. But there are also gas fillings that are more dense than air that increase insulation even further. Argon gas, for one, is readily available and not that much more expensive. Krypton, on the other hand, costs a bit more and is harder to create, but it insulates even better and saves homeowners even more on energy bills.
If you are looking into Palo Alto, CA replacement windows and you have old, inefficient windows now, imagine how different your home would look and feel if you had windows that were at their height of energy efficiency. Trade your windows for windows with any one of these characteristics and you’d be better off. Imagine trading your windows for replacement windows that have them all. If you’re ready to move forward with the project, contact The Screen Shop by calling (408) 295-7384 with your questions or to set up a free consultation. We’re here to help you get the most energy efficiency out of your windows as possible, all based on your budget and wants. You can also stop by and see us at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110.