Homeowners' energy efficiency is one of the top priorities today, and buyers are willing to pay more if you install new windows that provide it. Energy-efficient windows make it easier to regulate regulate indoor temperature by sealing off your home from the outdoor weather. A strong seal will reduce the need to run heating and cooling systems, significantly minimizing your monthly energy bills and ultimately enabling the window installation to pay for itself over time.

What Makes Windows Energy-Efficient?

All homeowners in Tallmadge should take an interest in boosting their energy efficiency. The perks include enhancing your home’s value, lowering your monthly energy consumption, reducing stress and overuse of your HVAC system, and improving your family’s comfortability. With a window installation company like us in Tallmadge, you’ll also be able to make your home more beautiful with our many energy-efficient windows styles.

A few basic criteria make an energy-efficient window: the type of window (single-hung, double-hung, etc.), the material it’s made of, and the number of glass panes. It’s also essential to have a qualified window installation company handle putting them into your home, as a secure fit is needed to make the right seal. Our company in Tallmadge lets you customize your windows with several types of glass panes for the energy efficiency of your home:

• Double-pane glass offers twice the insulation of usual single-pane windows. Double-pane windows create a pocket of air between the glass panes that increases energy efficiency.
• Triple-pane glass takes insulation a step further than double-page windows. Since they have two gaps of air, heat transfer is reduced greatly between the exterior and interior of your home. With triple-pane windows, you’ll notice substantial differences in various weather.
• Krypton or argon gas can be pumped into the gaps between double-pane or triple-pane glass. The density of these gasses diminishes heat transfer more than air alone.
• Low-E glass coatings are a great addition for enhancing your window's energy efficiency and gaining the most value from your window installation project. Specialized coatings on Low-E glass block harsh sun rays and heat, maintaining your interior spaces cooler without relying so much on your HVAC system. It can also work vice versa depending on how the coating is applied, so your home stays warm by keeping the heat from leaving.
• Warm-edge spacers are used in energy-efficient windows instead of metal around the glass. Metal isn't considered energy efficient because it transfers heat too easily.
• Double-strength glass has a thickness of 3.2 mm in comparison to the standard 2.5 mm. Thicker glass isn't much more expensive and offers better insulation and longevity.

Window Materials And Styles

The most common materials used to create windows today include:

• Wood
• Vinyl
• Aluminum
• Fiberglass

Vinyl has become a popular choice in recent years to capture a share of the market equal to that of traditional wood windows. Our window specialists in Tallmadge suggests homeowners install new windows made from vinyl because they're superior to wood and aluminum in terms of energy efficiency and better value overall.

Vinyl windows have added durability and a comparable lifespan to wood at 15-20 years or more. Unlike wood, vinyl won't contract, decay, or warp as much due to the outdoor temperature. The longevity and minimal upkeep of vinyl boosts its energy efficiency. Although vinyl won't last as long as aluminum (30+ years), aluminum transfers heat quickly and has less 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).

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

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

Different styles will provide distinct interior design to your home. Each works differently for your needs and will give varying degrees of energy efficiency. For example, casement windows swing open like a door, maximizing ventilation and airflow to cool a room more rapidly than single-hung models.