Window installation is actually a way more complex and intricate decision than most people may think. It goes beyond stylistic preferences and location and into deeper functionality and home efficiency aspects.
While you obviously have to consider style when it comes to replacement windows, you also need to consider how different windows and window characteristics, as well as installation, affect the use of energy in your home.
Styles of Windows
Replacement windows in Washington, DC are available in a variety of styles.
• Vinyl windows
• Bay and bow windows
• Garden windows
• Glass block windows
Contact us today about the different styles of windows and what would best fit your home. Additionally, all of these windows are fairly versatile if you are considering switching styles.
What Makes a Window Energy Efficient?
A lot of factors influence the energy efficiency of a window. In a general summation, newer technologies have essentially made all replacement windows more energy efficient.
The quality of the installation is, however, a factor as well. Windows need to be properly sealed and insulated to avoid airflow, which in the summer months makes your air conditioner work harder as well as your furnace in the winter months.
In addition, consider the other influences on energy efficiency.
• The Color of Trim, Blinds, Shutters, and Curtains: Different colors have varying degrees of light deflection with white typically being the best.
• Window Thickness: Oftentimes, windows are multi-paneled glass, meaning less light infiltration. Blocking UV rays is good for summer months but less so for the winter.
• Insulated Glass: Insulated glass keeps the air inside your house, meaning that your heating and cooling units don’t work as hard.
There are other things that influence energy, including weather treatments, but you mostly need quality material and an excellent window installation service.
