Tips on Choosing Energy Saving Windows

You have already installed gleaming, invested in new kitchen counters, and expanded your master bedroom. For your next home improvement project, why not install more energy-efficient windows?

 

               

 

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 30% of a building’s energy is lost through inefficient windows. In fact, many households end up spending a lot more on heating and cooling costs. Jones & Associates shares what homeowners should know about our energy saving windows in Lubbock, TX.

 

Look for the NFRC Label

 

When looking for replacement windows, look for the NFRC label. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) runs a program that tests, certifies, and labels windows based on energy performance ratings. This provides a concrete way of determining the window’s energy properties.

 

Check the Window’s U-Value and R-Value

 

Every window has a corresponding U-value and R-value. U-value, the most significant measure of window performance, specifies the rate of heat through a window. The lower the U-value, the more energy-efficient the window. U-value is the only measurement approved by the U.S. Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR® program.

 

Meanwhile, R-value measures the heat resistance of glass in the window. A high R-value means the window glass would provide better home insulation.

 

Choose Windows with Low-E Glass

 

The kind of glass installed with your windows should also prevent issues on energy and health. A window with Low-E glass can block out the sun’s harmful UV light, as well as IR (infrared) light. IR light entering through the window heats whatever it touches. Low-E glass helps by reflecting that heat, thereby keeping your home cool in summer. It also prevents heat from escaping during the winter by bouncing that heat energy back into your home.

 

Consult Your Window Contractor

 

To ensure the energy saving properties of your window, it’s always best to have professionals install it for you. Jones & Associates is the leading expert on energy saving windows in Midland, TX. Since 1987, we have gained a reputation for excellence in the home improvement industry. With our skilled and experienced contractors, we have helped more than 9,000 homeowners in West Texas through quality roofing, siding, doors, and energy-efficient windows.

 

For superb energy saving replacement windows, Jones & Associates is the top choice. Call us at (806) 686-1380.