Windows can provide a home with ventilation, light, and warmth, but windows that are not energy-efficient can allow drafts in the winter and make a home unbearably hot in the summer. This can lead to heating and cooling bills that are much higher than homeowners would like to pay. Installing energy-efficient windows can save money year-round while making a house more comfortable.
Low-e Coating Advantages
Low-e coatings are microscopically thin layers of metal or metallic oxide that are placed on the surface of windows to control the transfer of heat through the glass. Energy-efficient windows with low-e coatings reflect heat back toward its source. This means that heat is reflected back into a house in the winter, keeping it warmer, and reflected out in the summer, which keeps the house cooler and reduces the amount of time that air conditioners need to be used. Modern glazings with low solar heat gain can block out the sun’s heat while still allowing plenty of natural light into a house.
In addition to reducing heating and cooling bills, energy-efficient windows also reduce peak heating and cooling loads. This can lead to lower HVAC costs throughout the year.
Reduce Condensation And Block UV Rays
Energy-efficient windows can reduce condensation. They can make the interior surface of the glass warmer, which can in turn reduce the amount of frost and condensation that form.
The sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause carpet, fabric, artwork, and wood to fade. Glass coatings can significantly reduce the amount of the sun’s UV rays passing through a window and prevent damage to belongings inside a house.
Energy Star
The federal government has created Energy Star guidelines to rate the energy efficiency of windows. These guidelines establish minimum criteria based on climate so that homeowners can easily find and compare energy-efficient products for their houses.
Aladdin installs energy-efficient windows with low-e coatings that can reduce heating and cooling bills and make homes more comfortable.
