Window Energy Efficiency: Shop with Confidence!
Your energy bills and your carbon footprint will go down if you upgrade the energy efficiency of your doors, windows, and conservatory.
Both double and triple glazing is referred to as energy-efficient glazing. These are sealed units with two or more glass panes. Additionally, you can increase your home’s energy efficiency by adding secondary glazing or even by using thick curtains. Having windows that are energy efficient may help you lower your carbon footprint and energy costs.
Energy-efficient windows have the following advantages:
- A more cozy place to live
Thanks to energy-efficient glazing, less heat is lost through windows, which also means fewer draughts and cold spots.
- Quiet
Energy-efficient windows keep the heat inside and shield your house from outside noise.
- Decrease in condensation
Condensation buildup on the inside of windows is decreased by energy-efficient glazing.
- Installation
One of the most important home improvements you can make is the installation of new energy-efficient windows. Windows have the capacity to both gain and lose energy, and special care is taken to maintain this equilibrium.
There are three main ways that windows lose heat and energy:
- Through the glass area, radiant energy escapes.
- Heat is transferred through frames and spacers.
- The insulated glass unit’s air space experiences convectional heat loss.
Your new set of energy-efficient windows should have a component that addresses each of these three concerns.
- Glass Low E
Make sure your window has Low Emissivity glass (low-E) to reduce heat loss through the glass area. A special kind of glass called low-E glass is made with an invisible coating that reflects heat. This coating is placed to reflect heat inside your home before it can escape in our climate. As a result, the inside surface temperature of the glass increases, making the window warmer.
- Systems Spacer
Through window frames and the spacer bar that separates the two panes of glass that make up the insulated glass unit, heat can also escape (by conduction). In general, air pockets, thermal breaks, and welded corners improve efficiency in most frame components today.
- Atomic Gas
Argon gas can be used in place of air inside the insulated glass unit to reduce heat loss. Cheap, inert, non-flammable, and non-toxic argon gas is frequently used in light bulbs. It is wise to increase energy efficiency because its convection rate is lower than that of air.
Additional Improvements for Energy-Efficient Windows
Other improvements also have an impact on heat loss. To name a few, there is triple glazing, heat mirror, smart glass, and photo chromatic glass. Actually, purchasing a high-quality window is only half the battle. An appropriate installation is equally crucial. It can be challenging to choose the best energy-efficient windows for your house. We’ll make it simple by describing energy ratings, heat transfer, and the effects of UV radiation. Contact us today to learn more about our window services!