Many homeowners know what it is like to have windows that need replacement. The cloudy glass, being stuck open or closed, rotted wood and air flow are all problems many people have experienced. When they decided to get vinyl replacement windows most of those problems were eliminated.
I am going to try and explain the reasons why new vinyl windows have satisfied millions of people through the next few posts at this location. The first reason I would like to share are the savings you get with these windows.
The high tech glass packages will save money by reducing your cooling and heating bills. By decreasing the amount of solar heat allowed through the window by 70%, the low-e treated glass keeps the temperature of your house lower during the hotter times of the day. With less heat coming in, your A/C has an easier job maintaining the set temperature.
With gas filled window sashes, the gap between the panes of glass acts as an insulator toward heat escaping through the window during the colder months. Custom fitting windows reduce air flow coming in through the space between the house and the window frame. The goal of these is ultimate efficiency at the best price and what is out there will not displease.
The stainless steel spacer is the third part of the window that makes it so efficient. There is a metal spacer separating the two pieces of glass that slows energy transfer and prevents leakage. Most of the energy transferred through a windows comes in at the edges, not in the center. The window scientists figured out the best way to stop energy from coming in your house was to make a spacer out of steel and construct in a "U" shape. The stainless steel is very non-conductive and the U shape allows the spacer to expand and contract with the glass during temperature fluctuations. Both of these benefits also protect against the seal keeping the argon or krypton gas from deteriorating, which causes those foggy windows.
Vinyl replacement windows are a very good option to consider when choosing what type of windows you want in your home and their energy efficient properties are very impressive. I hope this brief explanation of the efficient glass packages helps you in some way and you check back for more on replacement windows.
Look for more posts in the near future explaining things such as correct installation methods and spacers...
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