While standard replacement windows in San Jose, CA are highly energy-efficient and much better than the old windows you likely have on your house, you can take your project to the next level in a number of ways. If you want to get the most from the project, since most homeowners only replace windows once, here are a few ways to take your project from standard to excellent.
Add A Pane Of Glass
Standard windows come with double-pane glass, but you have the choice of upgrading the windows to triple-pane glass. Not only do you get another pane of glass, but also another space between the panes. That will give you further insulation and higher energy efficiency and it will also block more sound from your home. If you live on a noisy road, this upgrade is ideal for your home.
Trade Air For Inert Gas
The standard, double pane glass is going to come with air fillings between those panes of glass. If you want further insulation and higher energy efficient capabilities, you might want to upgrade the air fillings to inert gas fillings. There are two options there: argon or krypton gas. Both have no scent and are completely harmless and invisible. Argon is less expensive and more readily available while krypton costs more, but also insulates the home even better. Both gases are denser than air and will bring more efficiency and lower bills to your home.
Place Low-E Coatings On The Glass
Most glass panes are just that, plain glass. But you have the option of adding an upgrade—low-E coatings. This thing metallic coating takes nothing away from your view but does a ton for your home. The coating basically reflects heat, which works well in hot and cold seasons. In the summer, the heat trying to get into your house will reflect back outside. In the winter, the heat you are creating inside your house to stay warm will reflect back in. It’s energy-efficient both ways. Plus, the UV rays are blocked so you don’t have to worry about things in your house fading. You get to block the heat, but still enjoy the natural light of the sun whenever you want it.
These are a few ways to stand standard replacement windows in San Jose, CA up to the next level. Keep in mind that not every upgrade may work for you. The ideal situation is to find the upgrades that lie within your budget and suit your home’s specific situation and needs. What are your goals? Line them up with the right upgrades. The professionals at The Screen Shop are never going to talk you into upgrades you don’t need. We can give you recommendations and our professional advice, but you get to make the ultimate decisions. We simply want the best for your home and family and we will help you find the right window combinations to meet your goals, large and small.