Benefits of Energy Efficient Window Replacement
Energy efficiency is quite the buzz-word these days and you may be wondering about the benefits of installing energy efficient windows. There are a number of benefits in choosing Energy Star windows when selecting new windows for your home or it’s time for window replacements.
Better Insulation
Energy efficient windows are made with quality frame materials to reduce the heat transfer and help insulate your home.
They come with an Energy Star rating, ranking them on:
U-Factor
Insulating value, lower numbers reflect better insulating value.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
Amount of heat from the sun passing through the glass. Lower numbers indicate glass is keeping heat from entering your home.
Visible Transmittance
Rates the amount of visible light passing through the glass. In this case, higher numbers note glass is allowing more light to enter.
Air Infiltration
How much air is escaping or entering through the window. Lower numbers are best as they show air is kept from entering or escaping.
Condensation Resistance
Indicates amount of moisture it takes for glass to condensate when exposed to extreme temperature changes. Higher numbers show better resistance.