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Maybe It’s Time To Replace Your Homes Windows

January 6, 2020/in Windows /by Armor Xteriors

Your homes windows have an often overlooked yet important job of helping to keep your Chattanooga home well-ventilated, comfortable and safe. Windows can typically last anywhere from 20 to 40 years, depending upon the type of window, where it’s located and the amount of maintenance provided. Wear and tear from exposure to the elements also affects their condition over time, decreasing energy efficiency and comfort by creating drafts and leaks. Read more

What To Consider When Buying Windows

November 19, 2018/in Windows /by Armor Xteriors

The single most important aspect of your windows is how they help insulate your home. But, did you know there are several factors that can effect your windows’ energy efficiency? Before you replace your windows we want you to be knowledgeable of these factors and what energy efficient windows can do for your home. Here are three things to consider when choosing energy efficient windows.

I: The window frame material affects its energy efficiency.

Here are a few of the most popular window frame materials.

There are several kinds of materials that can make up your window frame.

  1. Vinyl windows are known for their ease of maintenance, colors that coordinate with any exterior palette, and their energy efficiency. These windows have a high level of insulation, eliminating loss of air and keeping the muggy summer heat, or frigid winter winds, out.
  2. Wood windows require a bit more maintenance. However, wood is an excellent insulator, making wood windows extremely energy efficient.
  3. Aluminum windows are low-cost and low-maintenance. When considering these windows in terms of energy efficiency, it’s best to look for thermally-broken aluminum windows. A thermal break is a low-conducting composite material that separates the aluminum on the outside of the window frame from the aluminum on the inside and is designed to reduce the transfer of heat or cold between your home and the outside.
  4. Composite windows combine multiple window materials to take advantage of the benefits of each. Although these windows typically perform well, they are the most expensive window in the market.

II: Glass has the greatest impact a window’s energy efficiency.

Glass packages have the greatest effect on your window’s energy efficiency. You may pay a little more for a great glass package up front, but you’ll also save more in the long run.

Here are some glass options to keep in mind.

  • Low E – Reflects infrared light keeping heat inside in the winter and outside in the summer. It can also help keep your carpets and furniture from fading.
  • Gas Fill – Either Argon or Krypton can be placed in between glass panes to provide greater insulation than regular air.

III: Consider ENERGY STAR certified windows.

ENERGY STAR is a government supported program that uses a specific criteria to define an energy efficient window.

How does ENERGY STAR determine what makes energy efficient windows? By measuring four different parts of the window: the glass, the gas, the spacer and the reinforcement. The combination of these factors influences the unit’s U-value and solar heat gain, both of which are drivers for meeting ENERGY STAR performance level

To be labeled as an ENERGY STAR product, the U-factor and SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) ratings must be less than or equal to those established by ENERGY STAR.

  • U-value The U-value or U-factor is commonly described as the amount of heat transferred through a material. The lower the U-factor, the slower the rate of heat flow and the better the insulating value.
  • Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) The SHGC refers to the amount of heat from the sun that windows and doors allow into the home. The lower the number, the greater the ability to reduce the amount of heat absorbed into the home.

Replacing Your Windows in the Winter Can Give Your Home Immediate Comfort

September 10, 2018/in Windows /by Armor Xteriors

Window replacement generally is looked at as a summer-only project, but there are many benefits to replacing your windows during the fall or winter.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, poorly insulated or old windows could account for more than 25% of your average household energy bill. Anotherwords, if you have older windows, during winter you could be losing up 25% of the heat your furnace is generating.

New windows are an easy way to have an immediate effect on the comfort of your home, keeping Chattanooga’s cold, winter air outside and maintaining a comfort warmth inside your home. In addition, they will also help you save energy and lower your energy bill. Installing ENERGY STAR certified windows can shrink your energy bills — and carbon footprint — by an average of 12 percent nationwide, compared to non-ENERGY STAR products.

Luckily, you don’t have to wait until the weather warms up to replace your windows. You can replace your windows this fall or winter and start saving on your energy bills now. And with Armor Xteriors affordable financing, you can replace your windows at a price you can afford.

Click here to learn more about how Armor Xteriors can replace all the windows in your home with energy efficient double hung for under $100/mo!

 

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