There are two main parts to the replacement windows in Saratoga, CA that are going to be very important to the overall results you get. First, the frame material is highly important. After that, the glass is going to be important as well. Here are a few upgrades that you can consider to go above and beyond the standard, double pane glass features.
Triple Pane Glass
While double pane glass comes as a standard on new windows, and they are very good, you might want something even better. Triple pane glass gives you another layer of glass and, thus, another layer of insulation. Not only do you get that glass pane, but you also have the space between the layers of glass. Instead of just one such space, you have two, which insulates the home even further, lowers energy bills, and makes the interior of your home quieter and more blocked from outside noise.
Inert Gas Fillings
Most of the time, the space between the panes of glass (whether you have two or three panes), is just air. That insulates the home nicely, but inert gas will do an even better job. There are two types of inert gas: argon and kryton gas, and both are denser than air and will slow down the air that might try to get in through the glass. You will see an even lower energy bill on your house if you have inert gas fillings placed between the panes than if you had just the standard air fillings.
Impact Resistance
If you live on a golf course, have rambunctious kids, see a lot of bad storms, or just don’t want to have to deal with possible broken glass, getting glass that doesn’t break is a great idea. Impact resistant windows are popular in Florida and other hurricane-prone regions, but they are certainly helpful in other places, too. Not only do they not break, but they are highly energy efficient and have other benefits, too.
Low-E Glass
If you want a lot of natural light in your home, that can be very welcoming. It can also make rooms look larger and more open. However, in this area of the country, too much sun can be a bad thing since it can also bring in a lot of heat. But when you decide on the low-E glass upgrade, you don’t have to worry about that issue. The light comes in, but the metallic coating on the glass blocks the heat of the sun. You don’t have UV rays coming in, either, which can fade the items in your house.
These are a few of the glass upgrades you will want to consider when you get replacement windows in Saratoga, CA. Part of what you can get will depend on your budget while other parts will depend on what your goals are for your home, how the house is set up, and what the professionals at The Screen Shop recommend for you. Give us a call for a free consultation and we’ll go from there.