The usefulness of Energy Efficient Windows

An energy-efficient window helps to minimize the use of artificial heating and cooling in a building. In many parts of Australia, the priority is to keep solar heat out of the home, except during colder months, when 'free' solar heat gain and retaining warmth in the house become important. Ideally, this calls for strong solar protection on east and west windows but deliberate use of free sunlight from northerly windows which receive the most sun.

Alternatively, it is possible to use the same uniform high-performance energy-efficient windows Ft. Worth TX type on all sides of a home - provided it is correctly chosen. From an energy point of view, this is not the best solution. However, it does simplify the specification process and still results in substantial energy savings and improved comfort compared to inefficient, clear, single-glazed windows.

Replacement windows Flower Mound TX are made up of various components such as glass, frame, and hardware, all acting together to provide a certain level of performance. Those components that provide substantial protection from heat gain and heat loss and reduce the energy consumed by the whole building are considered energy efficient.

Low-e (low emissivity) glass uses a transparent coating to minimize the amount of heat passing through the glass while still allowing light through. This near-invisible coating reduces the U-value of the glass, which measures how well a window prevents non solar heat loss or gain. The lower the U-value, the greater a window's resistance to heat flow and the better its insulating value.

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