Energy Efficiency: Your Next Home Improvement Project

According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, “…home improvement projects that promote environmental sustainability have accounted for a growing share of spending.”

In a 2015 study called Emerging Trends in the Remodeling Market, more homeowners – a staggering 84% – had completed at least one energy efficiency-related project within the past year. This leads a wide margin over projects related to water efficiency, home health, and use of recycled products. More than four out of five contractors have also reported that sustainable projects account for at least 10% of their revenue.

Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows are designed to meet modern energy efficiency standards. We believe that while the performance of a San Francisco window replacement is important, individual aspects are building blocks that contribute to energy efficiency:

1. Framing Material. After decades of developing and testing various materials to be used for our window frames, Andersen introduced Fibrex®, a composite of wood fibers and polymer. It combines the strength and stability of highest-quality wood and the low-maintenance qualities of vinyl. Fibrex offers 700 times better insulation than aluminum, and does not expand and contract under extreme temperatures like vinyl does.
2. Glass. We offer three types of glass for our patio doors and window replacement in San Francisco: the standard High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, the tint-coated High-Performance Low-E4 Sun™ glass, and the energy-efficient High-Performance Low-E4 SmartSun™ glass. Homeowners who want maximum energy efficiency should choose the latter, as it has our highest rating in cool weather. It is also offers exceptional protection in hot climates, which is great for keeping the energy bills low. Furthermore, it can block up to 95% of harmful UV rays.
3. Installation. All these specifications mean nothing without proper installation. We don’t sell “one size fits all” windows where existing window openings have to be resized. When we conduct windows replacement in San Francisco, you be sure that our windows are custom made to precisely fit your home’s openings. Our installers are trained and certified to ensure that all installations are done error-free. And to seal the deal, we back our installations with a fully transferable limited warranty that includes parts, labor and original installation services.

If you’d like to know more about how our replacement windows and doors can increase your home’s energy efficiency, call us today at (866) 609-5033.