All glass is not the same. When the time comes to replace the windows on your Cincinnati home, it’s important to put some thought into your glass choice to ensure you purchase a product that’s right for you. With hot summers and cold winters, the Cincinnati climate calls for glass that provides excellent protection against heat transfer all year long. SmartSun™ glass from Renewal by Andersen is a highly energy-efficient, premier glass product that definitely fits the bill.
Here’s a more detailed look at the features of SmartSun glass.
SmartSun windows are coated with a special material that reduces the emissivity of the glass. Emissivity is a term that refers to the proportion of heat waves that travel through the glass. Untreated, plain glass has a very high emissivity of 0.91, which means that about 91% of the heat waves that hit it pass right through it. Surely, this would not bode well for your home’s energy efficiency. SmartSun glass has a much lower emissivity of 0.24. In the winter, heat waves from the inside of your home bounce back inside instead of leeching outside. In the summer, heat waves from the sun are reflected back out.
Andersen’s SmartSun windows will save you a bundle on your energy bills. Compared to clear glass windows, they are 45% more energy-efficient in the winter and 70% more efficient in the summer.
In addition to blocking heat waves, SmartSun glass also blocks harmful UV radiation. Specifically, it has been shown to block 95% of UV rays from the sun. This makes it possible for you to bask in the sunshine that comes through the windows without being concerned about UV exposure and its many risks–like skin cancer and cataracts. UV rays are also damaging to drapes and furniture, bleaching out their color, so the protection SmartSun windows offer will save your decor from damage.
In spite of their exceptional emissivity, SmartSun windows still let in plenty of natural light. They have a 65% visible transmittance, or VT, which means that 65% of the light rays that hit them are allowed through. This keeps your Cincinnati home looking bright and filled with sunshine even though harmful UV rays and heat waves are being filtered out.
The metal oxide coating on the outside of SmartSun windows makes them very easy to clean. Water sheets off the glass rather than forming spots. Nobody wants to spend more time than necessary up on a ladder cleaning windows, so this feature is certainly a convenient one.
All of Renewal by Andersen’s windows come with a 20-year warranty on glass, which is one of the best in the industry. SmartSun windows are protected by this same warranty. If you read through the warranty, you’ll find that it is clear and easy to understand. It reflects the company’s confidence in their products and long history as a leader in the window replacement industry.
SmartSun glass is Renewal by Andersen’s most energy-efficient glass option with exceptional ratings in both hot and cold weather. If you want to lower your energy bills while also protecting carpet, drapes, artwork, and other decor from UV bleaching, this is the smartest glass choice for your Cincinnati home. Contact us to schedule your free, in-home consultation and learn more about your window replacement options.
