Replacing Old Windows for Better Performance

Are you experiencing drafts coming from the gaps on your windows? Do you feel extremely uncomfortable in extreme weather conditions during summer or winter? Is your energy cost higher than the usual? If your old windows are not doing their job properly, it’s time that you replace them for better performance.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing the best window options:

Glass Panes

Old single-pane windows perform inadequately compared with double or triple pane options. Heat loss and gain takes place easily with single pane type. For your window replacement in Lubbock TX, consider double- or triple-pane windows, as they are engineered to deliver superior performance. Remember, generally, the more glass panes, the more energy-efficient a window is.

Low-E Coating

Panes nowadays have low-e coating that controls heat transfer through windows and helps your home maintain a comfortable temperature in extreme weather. A low-e coating is an ultra-thin and almost invisible metallic oxide layer deposited on your panes that lowers the U-factor of your window. The lower the U-factor, the greater it is at resisting heat. Low-e coatings are made available in ranges of low solar gain to high solar gain for various types of climates. Low-E windows can reduce energy loss by up to 30% to 50%.

Inert Gas Fills

In between the panes is a space that contains gas, which is either argon or krypton that helps in insulating your home. Inert gases are denser than air, which can lessen air permeation and regulates the thermal conductivity of your windows. Selected frames also have insulating properties to provide maximum comfort and energy efficiency.

It is also important to mention that these components of your windows can function effectively to its fullest if installed properly to prevent drafts and energy loss.

To help you benefit fully from having replacement windows in Odessa TX, ask help from us at Jones & Associates. We offer top-of-the-line window products so you can enjoy a comfortable and energy-efficient home all year round.

Feel free to contact us at (806) 686-1380 to schedule a FREE in-home consultation. We can help you choose the best option to replace your older units.