There are many factors that play into a replacement window’s ability to minimize thermal energy transfer. Choosing the right windows is crucial in order to keep your home comfortable and reduce energy bills.
High-quality Energy-efficient windows near Dallas TX can help you save money and protect your home from harmful rays. They can also add resale value and curb appeal to your home.
Frame Material
Among the numerous factors that influence energy efficiency, window frame material is one of the most important. There are many different frame options on the market, including aluminum, fiberglass, wood clad and composite materials, each with their own set of benefits and drawbacks.
For example, the insulating properties of wooden frames are superior to those of fiberglass or vinyl. In addition, most woods used in window production are sustainably sourced.
A quality replacement window will help you save money on your energy bills, reduce street noise and protect your interiors from the sun’s harmful rays. Evaluate your priorities and preferences to choose the right replacement windows. You should also consider energy efficient features, such as low-E glass and warm-edge spacers. They can dramatically increase your home’s energy efficiency.
Glass
When homeowners pick house windows, they typically focus on their style and frame. However, the window pane is important for energy efficiency as well.
Glass that has been treated with low-E coatings is the best type for insulating your home. This technology minimizes ultraviolet and infrared rays that can enter your house and increase energy costs.
Other technologies that improve energy performance include krypton or argon gasses injected into the insulated window unit to act as a barrier between your indoor and outdoor temperatures. For example, Anlin’s Del Mar windows use argon, which is six times denser than air and a superior thermal performer.
Triple pane windows, which work like dual panes but are 30% more effective, also improve the insulation value of a window. This technology can help keep heat and cold out, lower HVAC costs, and prevent interior fading over time.
Weatherstripping
We are the premier window replacement company in North Texas that specializes in replacing builder-grade windows with high-quality Energy efficient options. Our new windows keep the weather and HVAC in where they belong, prevent interior fading and save homeowners money for years to come.
When shopping for new windows, look for ones with the blue Energy Star label and a white NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) label. Energy Star windows meet strict guidelines for insulating properties and have lower U-values than standard double-pane windows.
Gas Fills
Double pane energy efficient windows are a great upgrade over traditional single pane window replacements. The insulating ability of these windows is increased by using air or gas in between the two window panes.
These gasses include argon and krypton. Both are odorless, colorless, and non-toxic. These gases decrease heat convection currents between the glass and help to cut down on your energy costs in North Texas.
High-quality energy-efficient windows also come with warm edge spacers, which insulate the edges of the windows. This prevents heat from escaping and cold air from entering your home. These spacers are made of either metal hybrid or non-metal. Both of these materials help to increase your energy efficiency, and they also look great in any style of home.
Warm Edge Spacers
Up to 80% of energy loss from double glazed windows occurs at the edge of the glass. A high-quality warm edge spacer bar helps keep the inner windowpane warmer than the outer one, reduces heat transfer and energy consumption, saves on heating costs, reduces carbon emissions and minimises condensation build up.
NT’s warm edge spacer bars are made from a non-metal composite and are up to ten times less conductive than aluminum. This helps lower the U-factor of your insulating window and prevents condensation, mold and bacteria growth. These spacers can also be filled with Argon or Krypton gases that minimize heat exchange between the panes and further improve insulation. This provides even better energy savings for your Dallas home.