Energy efficiency is a top priority for homeowners today, which is why homebuyers are willing to pay more for properties with newly installed windows. Modern, energy-efficient windows make it possible to regulate regulate indoor temperature by insulating the interior of your home from the outside weather. A durable seal will reduce stress on your heating and cooling systems, significantly minimizing your monthly energy bills and literally enabling the window installation to pay for itself over time.

What Are Energy-Efficient Windows?

All homeowners in Navarre should take an interest in optimizing their energy efficiency. The benefits include enhancing your property value, lowering your monthly energy consumption, reducing stress and wear on your HVAC system, and improving your family’s comfort. With a window installation company like us in Navarre, you’ll also be get to beautify your home with our many energy-efficient windows designs.

Some general criteria make a window energy efficient: the style of window (single-hung, double-hung, etc.), the material it’s constructed from, and the glass panes. It’s also necessary to have a qualified window installation company handle putting them into your home, as a snug fit is needed to create the right seal. Our company in Navarre gives you the ability to customize your windows with various types of glass panes for the energy efficiency to meet with your home’s needs:

• Double-pane glass offers double the insulation of traditional single-pane windows. A gap is created between double-pane windows that increase energy efficiency.
• Triple-pane glass goes one step further than double-page windows. With two pockets of air, heat transfer is minimized considerably between the exterior and interior of your home. With triple-pane glass windows, you’ll notice significant differences in hot or colder months.
• The gaps between double-pane or triple-pane windows can be filled with krypton or argon gas. The density of these gasses slows heat transfer more than just air.
• Low-E glass coatings are a great addition for improving your window's energy efficiency and getting the greatest value from your installation. Glass with Low-E coating blocks harmful UV rays and the sun’s heat, maintaining your interior spaces cooler without relying so much on your HVAC system. It can also work in reverse depending on how the coating is applied, preventing the heat inside your home from leaving to keep you warmer indoors.
• Warm-edge spacers are used in energy-saving windows instead of metal around the glass. Metal isn't considered energy efficient because it transfers heat too easily.
• Double-strength glass is 3.2 mm thick compared to the standard 2.5 mm thick. Thicker glass isn't much more expensive and offers better insulation and durability.

Window Materials And Styles

The most common materials used to build windows today include:

• Wood
• Vinyl
• Aluminum
• Fiberglass

Vinyl has become very popular in recent years to capture nearly an equal share of the market as traditional wood windows. Our window specialists in Navarre suggests homeowners install new windows made from vinyl because they are better than wood and aluminum in terms of energy efficiency and better value overall.

Vinyl windows have exceptional resilience and a lifespan similar to wood, which last 15-20 years or longer. Unlike wood, vinyl won't contract, decay, or warp as much from the outdoor temperature. The durability and low upkeep of vinyl improves its energy efficiency. While vinyl won't last as long as aluminum (30+ years), aluminum transfers heat easily and has low energy efficiency. Only fiberglass will perform better than vinyl windows, but it's not enough to justify its enormous price tag (typically 30%+ more expensive).

An additional factor to think about is the design of the windows. Our team in Navarre has a varied range of window options to pick from, including:

• Awning
• Single Hung
• Double Hung
• Picture/Shape
• Bow/Bay
• Slider
• Casement

Varying frame constructions will give unique design to your home. Each functions differently to suit your needs and will offer varying levels of energy efficiency. For example, casement windows swing open like a door, providing the most ventilation and airflow to cool a room much faster than single-hung models.