You may find it overwhelming to begin to transform your home into an energy-saving space. A good place to start is with energy-efficient window replacement. Besides improving your home’s energy performance, energy-efficient windows have a lot of advantages. In this post, Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island shares five reasons why you can’t go wrong with energy-efficient windows.
Window drafts, air leaks and heat loss are some of the common problems with aging conventional windows. With these issues, your heating and cooling systems are forced to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. Windows that are high-performance and energy-efficient are better at insulating and have a higher surface temperature on the inside of the glass, which makes them better at keeping your home’s temperature in check.
During the winter months, the outside air has a tendency to be very dry. Once it enters your home, it can cause static electrical shocks, dry throats and skin irritations because it lowers the relative humidity inside your home. The humidity inside can be temporarily improved with a humidifier, but energy-efficient windows help to consistently increase relative humidity levels with their improved thermal performance.
By reducing the transmission of UV radiation, low-emissivity (low-E) glass helps to keep the heat out. It also helps to keep the color of your floors and furniture in your home from deteriorating.
High-performance windows are constructed with inert gas fills to reduce the transfer of sound from the outside to the inside. Increasing the number of panes in your windows – for example, opting for triple-paned windows instead of double-paned ones – will further improve sound absorption.
The glass for high-performance windows continues to improve, allowing them to become larger without permitting too much heat to escape during the winter or flow through during the summer months. More natural light reduces your reliance on artificial lighting. As you rely more on natural light, you can potentially save more on your electricity bills.
High-performance, energy-efficient windows are a great first step to an energy-saving home. For energy-efficient and specialty windows installment, call Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island at (866) 609-5033 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We proudly serve clients in Huntington, NY.
