Should I Repair or Replace Windows in My Home?

Does your home have single pane windows? Did you know that double pane windows can reduce your heating and cooling costs by over 50% percent? Triple pane windows can save you 70%! The newest developments in replacement windows are very exciting.

Replacement Windows Can Be Filled with Gas!

The best replacement windows are filled with gas in between the panes. It can be argon or krypton. Both of these dense gases help to provide a barrier to heat loss and heat gain.

Argon windows are usually the less expensive of the two options. This gas is usually used in multiple pane windows that have about an inch and a half of space between them.

Krypton is more expensive, but is a much better insulator than argon. This gas is normally used in windows that have a quarter of an inch of space between panes.

Insulating Window Coating

Some of the newer windows have a low E coating, or a low emittance coating. This helps to redirect the sunlight away from the window and insulate the home’s interior from the sun’s heat. When added to an argon or krypton gas filled window, it’s about the best you can get nowadays to minimize heat loss and heat gain.

You can find double and triple pane windows without the argon, krypton, or low E coating. You can also find replacement windows that combine all three. However, for the best energy savings, you should definitely consider some of these new developments in replacement windows.

A Final Thought

Don’t trust your new windows to just any window installation company. Make sure the company you choose is insured, bonded, and offers free written estimates. You’ll also want a guarantee on both the products and the installation. This will help protect your investment should there be a problem in the future.