Window Replacement
Energy efficient windows are an important consideration in your home.
Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25% - 30% of residential heating and cooling energy use. When selecting replacement windows, it's important to choose the most efficient windows you can afford that work best in Bay Area climate. Energy efficient windows not only make your home more comfortable year-round, but they can also help you cut down on utilities, saving both energy and money.
A key component of any window is its glass. The right window glass option, optimized for Bay Area climate, can help reduce heating and cooling costs by slowing thermal transfer. With dual-pane glass, inert argon gas can be used between panes of glass to improve insulating properties. Laminated, tempered, tinted and obscure insulating glass can also add ultraviolet protection to help keep your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
In addition to energy efficient glass, keeping curtains, shades and blinds open on sunny winter days is another way to improve window energy savings. On colder winter days, closing your drapes can help insulate your home.
Proper window installation will help prevent air infiltration and water damage. At Eco Energy Bay Area, we check the level, plumb, bowing, square and the reveal to determine if your windows were installed properly. A tightly sealed and properly installed window helps prevent air leaks and drafts, which can help reduce heat loss and increase comfort in your home.
You can increase your window's energy efficiency by selecting specific low-emissivity (Low-E) glass coatings for different areas of your home. These are layers of thermal protection inside insulating glass that help:
- Reflect summer heat and retain interior cooling
- Reflect winter cold and retain interior heat
- Block harmful UV rays to help prevent fade damage
Call Eco Energy Bay Area today for your free window inspection!
