When choosing new windows for your Indianapolis home, there is a whole array of factors to consider. You want to choose a high-quality window frame material and a style that suits your home’s architecture. One aspect that definitely deserves a lot of attention, however, is the glass you choose for your windows. After all, the majority of the window is made from glass, and it is the surface you’ll be looking through day in and day out.
To that end, here are four glass options that you should look for when searching for the perfect windows.
If you focus your search at low-end windows at bargain basement prices, keep in mind that you’ll get what you pay for. Sometimes these lower-end windows have only one pane of glass. This makes them quite inefficient, as heat passes through a single layer of glass quite easily.
Any replacement windows you’re considering for your Indianapolis home must have, at minimum, two panes of glass. The two panes of glass create a barrier of air between them, and since air is a much better insulator than glass, double-pane windows are much more energy-efficient. Keep in mind that this is important not only in the winter when you want to reduce heat loss from your home, but also in the summer when you want to keep the heat from seeping inside.
Energy-efficiency has been “trendy” for some time now, but beyond the trend, efficient windows really do save you money on your heating and cooling bills while reducing your carbon footprint. One of the best glass options to look for if you truly value energy-efficiency is Low-E glass. Low-e glass is coated with a metallic compound that causes it to reflect heat waves, rather than allowing them to pass through. In the winter, this helps keep heat inside, and in the summer, it helps block heat transfer from the sunlight.
Your might be familiar with UV radiation, the wavelengths of energy in sunlight that increase your risk of skin cancer and can also bleach the color out of your furniture and carpet. The best glass options for your Indianapolis home also block harmful UV waves while still letting in plenty of natural sunlight. With these windows in place, you can bask in the rays of summer sun without worry of health consequences. You won’t have to worry about your drapes and other decor becoming discolored due to sun exposure, either.
There are places in your home, like the bathroom and perhaps your bedroom, where you want the ability to enjoy fresh air and sunshine without worrying that the neighbors or passersby will be able to see into your home. Patterned glass makes this possible. When the glass is etched with a pattern, sunshine can still stream in, but the view through the window is obscured.
If you’re looking for windows that feature all of these window glass options, then consider High-Performance Low-E4 SmartSun™ glass from Renewal by Andersen. Made with dual panels of glass, this product is 45% more energy-efficient in winter, 70% more efficient in summer, and blocks 95% of UV rays. It also comes in four different patterns and allows plenty of daylight to shine in. To learn more about our window glass options, contact us to schedule a free consultation in your Indianapolis home.
