Choosing the Best Energy-Efficient Replacement Windows for your Home

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Choosing The Best Energy-Efficient Replacement
Windows For Your Home
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Introduction

• For most, windows are square-shaped fixtures on
  the walls, present only for increasing the curb
  appeal of their houses and serve no purpose. The
  truth is far from this misconception.
• There is a multitude of different window shapes
  available that provide a different look to your
  house as well as are a vital part of your house
  that help you bring down the energy costs.
  Windows act as a barrier that stops the outside
  air from entering (and air inside the house from
  leaving) making it easy for your thermostat to
  maintain the temperature inside.
• The less your thermostat has to work to keep your
  house comfortably warm or cold, the less energy
  is consumed which is an environmental-friendly
  act and you have your windows to thank for.
• Assuming you read this far, it is an indication
  that you are a responsible homeowner and
  considering window replacement services to make
  your home more energy-efficient.

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Understanding Energy Efficiency in Windows

• Windows are generally a frame with glass placed
  in between. The glass prevents outside sound,
  air, and other elements from entering inside.
• It also traps the air inside the house and
  thereby allows the room to remain hot or cold as
  per the thermostat.
• You can also add a special covering to reflect
  harmful UV radiations that can damage the fabrics
  such as curtains and furniture.
• Traditional windows made of wood and glass are
  energy efficient but not as much as windows made
  from energy-efficient materials.
• The Benefits of using Energy-Efficient windows
  are listed Below.

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1. Better Insulation

• A study determined that 25-30 of residential
  energy is consumed to regulate the process of
  heat loss and gain through windows.
• That is almost 1/4th of your residential energy
  usage! Traditional windows can become
  non-efficient over time due to wear tear and
  end up increasing the heat loss and gain.
• Energy-efficient windows are made with sturdy and
  insulating materials that trap the heat and
  special coating can further reduce the heat
  exchange.

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2. Money Saved

• Even though window replacement services in
  Cincinnati are expensive, the cost of
  energy-efficient windows installation is
  recovered through reduced energy bills.
• Moreover, they are less susceptible to breaking
  due to wear tear, and reinforced glasses are
  tough to break, there are no hidden repair costs.
  So, in the longer run, you save money.

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3. Increase the Curb Appeal Resale Value

• As we stated earlier, windows improve the
  aesthetics of the houses exterior and play a
  major role in the resale value of your house.
• Broken and cracked windows are a sign of neglect
  and underlying repairs and discourage buyers from
  considering the house.
• By replacing existing windows with
  energy-efficient windows, you improve the resale
  value of the house and recover the initial
  expenses from the sale.

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4. Reduce UV Exposure

• Natural light greatly improves the liveliness of
  a place and makes it look larger than it actually
  is.
• Allowing natural light as the source of light
  allows you to reduce the need for using
  artificial lights (thereby reducing energy costs
  further).
• On the other hand, unless you block out the
  harmful UV radiation in sunlight, natural light
  can fade out your carpets, sofas, curtains, and
  walls.

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How to Choose the Best Energy-Efficient Windows?
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1. Efficiency Rating

• U-Factor a measurement of the windows ability
  to move and conduct heat. The lower U-factor
  rating is an indication of a good window that can
  trap heat in.
• Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient a measurement of
  how well a product can resist unwanted heat gain.
  The lower rating is an indication of a window
  that can keep the excessive heat out.
• Visible Transmittance How well it transmits
  natural sunlight. The higher number is the better
  the light transmitter.
• Air Leakage how much air leaks through the
  window into the room. The lower number indicates
  better air sealing products.

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2. Correct Window Frame

• The aforementioned energy efficiency rating
  changes for different materials and the window
  frames also play a part in making the window
  effective.
• The frame material needs to be thermally
  insulating as much as possible. Wooden frames are
  the worst thermal conductors and hence have been
  used for ages but they are prone to water
  damages, rotting, as well as pests.
• Aluminum frames are sturdy, light-weight but fail
  at thermal insulation without additional
  insulation processes.
• Vinyl or composite wooden frames are good thermal
  insulators that dont have any major downside
  except the costs.

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3. Number of Panes

• Double and triple-paned glasses are best for
  thermal insulation but the overall glass
  thickness and cost inflates as you go for more
  panes.
• Those serious about energy saving, want only
  double-paned glass but those staying in colder
  climates need to go for a higher number of panes.
  
• Ideally, you can also go for window panes with a
  transparent coating in between two panes.

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4. Talk to the Experts

• You can bypass all the considerations above by
  talking to an expert Window replacement
  Cincinnati such as C.H.I roofings.
• With all the cumulative experience of working in
  the industry for window repairing and window
  installation services.
• We have a vast knowledge about the different
  types of energy-efficient windows and can also
  suggest a window variant that would work best for
  your house.

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