Who doesn’t love saving money? With Milgard’s energy-efficient windows, you will! The power of Duel and Triple Glaze will limit the energy loss during the winter and summer months. Thus, keeping your house at a reasonable temperature and keeping that utility bill down.
What Makes Windows Efficient?
There are a few different parts of a window that come together to make it efficient. With a good-quality window, it should stay about the temperature you set the thermostat at. If your house is fluctuating with the weather outside, it might be time to replace your windows.
Components
There are three important pieces that go into a window to make it energy efficient. The glass, frame, and spacing of the glass. We will explain how Milgard’s energy-efficient windows keep your money in your pocket.
1. The Glass
It is important when looking at energy-efficient windows that they are dual or triple-pane glass. Most new construction buildings will already have this, but, if you have an older building it might be time to upgrade.
The glass panes are made with technology that better insulates and reduces energy usage. There’s the interior, 4th surface glaze, which will reflect heat back into the house. The middle (arguably the most important) part is the spacer, which we will get into later.
The exterior glass is the third component. Milgard offers the is a Milgard SunCoat® and SunCoatMAX® Low-E Glass Coatings. The term “Low-E” means ‘low emissivity.’ This technology is designed to deflect heat in the summer and keep the house warm in the winter. Fun fact – it also helps reduce color fading in rugs!
2. Frame
Are you worried about needing to ditch your aesthetic idea to have energy-efficient windows? Well, don’t! All window frames can be customized with insulation in mind. The best options would be vinyl, fiberglass, or composite frames. These require the least amount of additional work to keep the window well-insulated.
A wood frame has low conductivity, so the window will keep the heat or cold out and maintain a comfortable temperature inside. Metal frames allow heat to slip in. To insulate it, it is best to add an insulating plastic strip connecting the inside and outside of the frame and sash.
3. Spacing
As mentioned above, spacing in a glass is one of the most essential parts of an energy-efficient window. The space has to be the perfect distance in order to keep a window well insulated.
Call us today and ask about the Milgard EdgeGard and EdgeGardMax Spacers. These state-of-the-art designs have been proven to not only keep a house well insulated but reduce condensation and prolong the life of your window.
Lastly, there are Argon-filled spacers. You may not be able to see it, but these elements create the maximum thermal performance for the window.
ENERGY STAR® Windows
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined with the U.S. Department of Energy to create this program, ENERGY STAR® windows. The purpose is to help homeowners reduce energy costs and protect the environment.
There are strict guidelines for products to qualify as an ENERGY STAR® window. They have to be tested and certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council. To be certified, climate plays into account. We are proud to say that all of our products (Milgard) meet the ENERGY STAR® requirements in all regions.
See if you qualify for a rebate when you order a window from us.
How Will This Save Me Money?
Be sure you are going with a company like Umeasureit to install your windows as well. This is a crucial part of saving you money in the long run.
The U.S. Department of Energy claims that you can save between $126 to $465 a year by replacing old, single-pane windows in your home with energy-efficient windows. If you currently have double-pane windows in your home, but they are lacking the extra essentials to be energy efficient, you can still save! It isn’t as much, but it is still between $27 to $111 per year.
What are you waiting for? What will you do with the $300 you are saving? Take your partner out to a fancy restaurant, treat yourself to the toy you’ve been wanting, or heck adopt a dog!
Conclusion
There are many factors that go into creating an energy-efficient window. It took years of research to identify how to keep outside air out of the house. Now that we have it, what are you waiting for?!
Contact Umeasureit today to get your Energy Efficient windows!
