All Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows come with our High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass. Our window replacement products protect your Nashville home from the outside temperatures and weather. This leads to a more stable indoor temperature, allowing your heating and cooling system to not work as hard.
It’s not just about the glass, however. Today, we discuss the factors that really make for an energy-efficient window.
Double Glazing
The principle behind double glazing is simple. Glass is naturally conductive, which means a single pane of glass on a window admits sunlight, heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation indiscriminately. Double glazing, however, uses two tinted glass panels, which we install together with a pocket of trapped air in the middle. Without contact from each other, it doesn’t allow heat transfer from either side of the window, which cuts back on indoor heat in those Tennessee summers and heat loss in winter.
Gas Fill
Argon and krypton are inert gases, which window manufacturers use to insulate a typical window like our casement windows. At Renewal by Andersen, we use argon as our gas fill; this means we insert it between two panes of glass, held together by a stainless steel spacer. While krypton does the same thing marginally better, it’s significantly more expensive. Electing to use argon allows you to save on costs while getting practically the same degree of benefit.
Argon acts as an insulator, which makes either pane of glass impervious to the temperature of the other. This means it helps prevent heat transfer, from the outside in summer and from the inside in winter.
Benefits of Energy-Efficient Windows
Here are some benefits you can enjoy from energy-efficient windows:
Reduces Energy Usage – Enjoy lower utility costs because your heating and cooling system doesn’t have to work as much to maintain a stable temperature.
Eco-Friendly – With less energy consumed, you preserve our energy reserves.
Sound-Proof – The added layer of glass muffles outside noise.
Safety – Two layers of glass means additional protection against high-impact accidents and extreme weather.
Apart from quality energy-efficient windows, Renewal by Andersen of Nashville also offers installation for replacement doors and specialty windows. Call us at (866) 609-5033 today. We serve homeowners in Clarksville, TN, and nearby areas.
