Choosing the Best Energy-Efficient Replacement Windows for your Home
                     Choosing The Best Energy-Efficient Replacement 
Windows For Your Home
Introduction:
• For most, windows are square-shaped fixtures on the walls, present only for increasing the curb appeal 
of their houses and serve no purpose. The truth is far from this misconception. 
• There is a multitude of different window shapes available that provide a different look to your house as 
well as are a vital part of your house that help you bring down the energy costs. Windows act as a 
barrier that stops the outside air from entering (and air inside the house from leaving) making it easy 
for your thermostat to maintain the temperature inside. 
• The less your thermostat has to work to keep your house comfortably warm or cold, the less energy is 
consumed which is an environmental-friendly act and you have your windows to thank for. 
• Assuming you read this far, it is an indication that you are a responsible homeowner and considering 
window replacement services to make your home more energy-efficient.
Understanding Energy Efficiency in Windows
• Windows are generally a frame with glass placed in between. The glass prevents outside sound, 
air, and other elements from entering inside. 
• It also traps the air inside the house and thereby allows the room to remain hot or cold as per 
the thermostat. 
• You can also add a special covering to reflect harmful UV radiations that can damage the fabrics 
such as curtains and furniture. 
• Traditional windows made of wood and glass are energy efficient but not as much as windows 
made from energy-efficient materials. 
The Benefits of using Energy-Efficient windows are listed Below.
1. Better Insulation
• A study determined that 25-30% of residential energy 
is consumed to regulate the process of heat loss and 
gain through windows.
• That is almost 1/4th of your residential energy usage! 
Traditional windows can become non-efficient over 
time due to wear & tear and end up increasing the 
heat loss and gain.
• Energy-efficient windows are made with sturdy and 
insulating materials that trap the heat and special 
coating can further reduce the heat exchange.
2. Money Saved
• Even though window replacement services in 
Cincinnati are expensive, the cost of energy-efficient 
windows installation is recovered through reduced 
energy bills. 
• Moreover, they are less susceptible to breaking due 
to wear & tear, and reinforced glasses are tough to 
break, there are no hidden repair costs. So, in the 
longer run, you save money.
3. Increase the Curb Appeal & Resale Value
• As we stated earlier, windows improve the 
aesthetics of the house’s exterior and play a major 
role in the resale value of your house.
•  Broken and cracked windows are a sign of neglect 
and underlying repairs and discourage buyers 
from considering the house. 
• By replacing existing windows with energy-
efficient windows, you improve the resale value of 
the house and recover the initial expenses from 
the sale.
4. Reduce UV Exposure
• Natural light greatly improves the liveliness of a 
place and makes it look larger than it actually is. 
• Allowing natural light as the source of light allows 
you to reduce the need for using artificial lights 
(thereby reducing energy costs further).
•  On the other hand, unless you block out the 
harmful UV radiation in sunlight, natural light can 
fade out your carpets, sofas, curtains, and walls.
How to Choose the Best 
Energy-Efficient Windows?
1. Efficiency Rating
• U-Factor – a measurement of the window’s ability to move and conduct heat. The lower U-factor 
rating is an indication of a good window that can trap heat in.
• Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient – a measurement of how well a product can resist unwanted heat gain. 
The lower rating is an indication of a window that can keep the excessive heat out.
• Visible Transmittance – How well it transmits natural sunlight. The higher number is the better the 
light transmitter.
• Air Leakage – how much air ‘leaks’ through the window into the room. The lower number indicates 
better air sealing products.
2. Correct Window Frame
• The aforementioned energy efficiency rating changes for different materials and the window 
frames also play a part in making the window effective.
• The frame material needs to be thermally insulating as much as possible. Wooden frames are 
the worst thermal conductors and hence have been used for ages but they are prone to water 
damages, rotting, as well as pests.
• Aluminum frames are sturdy, light-weight but fail at thermal insulation without additional 
insulation processes.
 
• Vinyl or composite wooden frames are good thermal insulators that don’t have any major 
downside except the costs.
3. Number of Panes
• Double and triple-paned glasses are best for thermal insulation but the overall glass thickness 
and cost inflates as you go for more panes.
 
• Those serious about energy saving, want only double-paned glass but those staying in colder 
climates need to go for a higher number of panes. 
• Ideally, you can also go for window panes with a transparent coating in between two panes.
4. Talk to the Experts
• You can bypass all the considerations above by talking to an expert 
Window replacement Cincinnati such as C.H.I roofings. 
• With all the cumulative experience of working in the industry for window repairing and window 
installation services. 
• We have a vast knowledge about the different types of energy-efficient windows and can also 
suggest a window variant that would work best for your house.
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