When you are getting ready for San Jose, CA window replacement, it’s important to know everything you want to and need to know about the process. If you’ve never gotten replacement windows for a house before, you may not feel like you know very much. You may start with the frame material. The most popular today is vinyl. It’s cost-effective and it’s also very efficient. Plus, you don’t have to do much maintenance over the years to keep it looking and acting nice. After you make that decision, you can move on to the glass. Every window has panes of glass. In the past, just one pane of glass was what was used. Today, double pane glass is standard, and people can even add another pane for triple pane glass, if they want. But let’s talk about double pane for now.
The difference between single and double pane glass is huge, though you may not think so at first. It’s just one more piece of glass, right? Yes, but it also adds space between the glass, which can reduce the airflow between your windows and the outdoors. Most of the energy loss in your home happens through windows and doors and on those windows, the majority of the energy you use goes right through the glass. With another pane of glass and space between it to stop that airflow, you lose much less air and energy.
Of course double pane glass is going to cost more than single pane glass did in the past. You can still get single pane glass, but most people just use it for a garage or shed, somewhere they don’t heat or cool, so energy efficiency doesn’t matter as much. Even though double pane costs more, it’s well worth it because it protects your home better and allows you to save a lot more money on energy bills. You’ll get the extra you spent back very quickly in lower energy bills.
Keep in mind that once you decide on double pane glass, that’s not all you have to think about. You can also place something besides air between the panes of glass. Air is a good insulator, but inert gases, like argon and krypton gases, are denser and can stop air even easier than regular fillings. You can make your double pane glass that much stronger against airflow.
If you want to consider options with double pane glass on your replacement windows in San Jose, CA, the professionals are here to help. When you call The Screen Shop at (408) 295-7384, you can ask whatever questions you have, and we can talk to you about your specific needs as well. We’re here to give you a free consultation, if you want, at your convenience. You can also visit our showroom at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110, where we can show you around, talk about options, and teach you how to read energy labels so you can get the best for your home.