Wouldn’t it be nice if your home had all of the advantages of new technology stacked up within it? There are way too many technological advantages for any home to have them all, but if you want to have the best efficiency in your home, you will want to pay attention to Saratoga, CA window replacement projects. There are plenty of things that windows can carry and include today that they didn’t have years ago, when your current windows went into your home. Here are a few advantages you can grab onto when you get replacement windows:
Double Or Triple Pane Glass
If you have an older home, it’s possible you only have a single pane of glass in your windows. One pane of glass does virtually nothing to block hot or cold air from coming into the home and your inside air can get out through the glass as well. When you get new windows, you automatically upgrade to double pane glass because that’s the standard today. Another pane of glass and the air or gas between the panes give you much more insulation. But you can also upgrade and get a third pane of glass as well. Triple pane glass gives you another layer of glass as well as another space between the glass for further insulation, which increases energy efficiency even more.
Inert Gas Fillings
In the past, window manufacturers would place air between panes of glass. That worked fine, and air insulates well. However, inert gas, like argon and krypton gas, are denser than air and give further insulating qualities. Manufacturers now offer the option of placing these gases between the panes instead of air to give you more energy efficiency. Argon is the most common and the most inexpensive, but krypton is the most efficient.
Low-E Coatings
On older windows, if you want to block out the heat of the sun, you have to block out the light completely. That means having heavy curtains or another kind of window covering. While you might still want window coverings for privacy today, you can let in the sunlight without having all the heat come with it. Low-E coatings on windows allow the light in but reflect the heat back out. They also block UV rays so there are no worries about fading furniture, flooring, or other such items any longer.
These are just a few of the technologies and advantages you can get with window replacement in Saratoga, CA today. If you have questions or want to hear about more of the options, you can call The Screen Shop at (408) 295-7384 for answers. We’re here to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. It’s best to figure out just what’s right for your home so you know you’ll be totally happy with the outcome for the project. You can stop by and see examples and check out replacement windows in person in our showroom at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110.