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We Service The Following Areas

Virginia;

Alexandria, Arlington, Burke, Catharpin, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Great Falls, Herndon, Lorton, Manassas, Manassas Park, McLean, Merrifield, Mount Vernon, Newington, Oak Hill, Oakton, Occaquan, Reston, South Riding, Springfield, Sterling, Vienna, Woodbridge, Loudoun County, Aldie, Arcola, Ashburn, Bluemont, Dulles, Hamilton, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Paeonian, Purcellville, Round Hill, Upperville, Warrenton, Waterford, Prince William County, Bristow, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Nokesville, Triangle.

Maryland;

Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring.


Washington DC;

Energy Efficient Replacement Windows

No matter what time of the year it is most people are aware of the need to conserve energy. Even if you are not concerned about the environment, installing energy efficient replacement windows can be quite the economic boon for your family.

It is estimated that about half of your heating and cooling dollars are being lost though old windows and doors. Energy efficient replacement windows are the first step to stopping the flow of money. You may be wondering how new windows could possibly have such an impact. One reason is manufacturers have come up with some innovative ways to make windows more energy efficient.

Glazing

When several glass panes are assembled as a unit, you get what is commonly referred to as glazed glass or insulated glass. The added panes and the gases trapped between them result in higher insulation and more energy savings. The most common for some time has been double paned but due to recent increases in energy costs triple insulated glass units are becoming more popular.

Gas

In order to reduce heat even more and prevent moisture from forming on the inside of a double or triple glazed window gas is introduced. This provides more insulation against heat loss.

Tinting

To increase the energy efficiency many people choose to use tint to reduce heat coming in during the summer. Tint reflects the solar heat from the sun and in effect will keep your home much cooler, which means you can turn up the thermostat on your central air and remain comfortable. Tints are available in green, grey and bronze colors.

Coating

Instead of tinting many times customers or contractors will choose to go with coating. This is a thin layer of polyester or metal blends that further insulate the glass and can even give you a one-way glass appearance.

As you can see, there are many ways to customize energy efficient replacement windows. Some of the attributes above can be combined to give you higher insulation properties, for instance a double insulated window with gas filler and tinting will be much more efficient than just the double paned glass. Much of what you will choose depends on where you live and the windows you are replacing. Some windows receive more direct sun for a longer period than others and thus you may want to adjust the type of windows used based on that criterion.

Conclusion

Energy efficient replacement windows can make a huge difference in your heating and cooling bills plus add to the overall value of your home. Even if your home is a new construction, you can benefit from energy efficient windows since in most cases contractors use the cheapest product they can find while replacement windows are custom sized and ordered. Call a local contractor today and set up a time to get your replacement windows installed, the sooner you do the sooner you will be able to enjoy lower utility bills.