Upgrading to energy-efficient windows can significantly increase your home’s market value while saving on utility costs. Look for models certified as ENERGY STAR-compliant so you qualify for federal tax credits to reduce installation costs even further.
Renewal by Andersen offers beautiful yet functional replacement windows designed specifically to complement Lexington’s popular craftsman and colonial homes.
Single-Hung Windows
Installing energy-efficient single hung windows can drastically cut heating and cooling costs, thanks to their advanced glazing techniques and sealing materials which help limit air transfer between indoor and outdoor environments – keeping homes cooler during the summer and warmer during winter.
Single-hung windows feature a lower sash that slides vertically while its upper counterpart remains stationary, for simple yet cost-effective ventilation and classic charm in traditional or historic homes.
Select frames equipped with insulation foam padding and double-pane ENERGY STAR glass windows to lower energy costs, adding upgrades such as inward tilting double-hung sashes, full screens and improved cladding materials can further boost their effectiveness. Make sure the window installation company you hire offers inward tilting double hung sashes, full screens and improved cladding materials that enhance energy efficiency even further. You should also inquire with local references and experienced energy efficient window installation companies so as to maximize the return on your investment – they should offer complimentary design consultations as well as factory direct warranties on their products depending on where you reside – further defray costs and creating long term utility savings!
Double-Hung Windows
Window style decisions have an immense effect on both aesthetics and energy efficiency, so selecting one that best matches your requirements and budget is of vital importance.
Double-pane windows that use argon gas as an insulating agent can be an efficient upgrade solution. Argon gas has an inert, steely blue hue under high pressure, which fills gaps between glass panes for improved insulation performance. You may also consider investing in windows certified with the ENERGY STAR for optimal cooling and heating costs savings.
Your investment in replacement windows should go further than improving curb appeal; they should limit heat transfer and cut energy expenses too. To make sure it pays off, find a provider offering free consultations, local references, background-checked contractors and long warranties on their products; premium brands may provide even more options in style and customization – it’s best to go with one that provides both installation and maintenance services!
Casement Windows
Casement windows feature stylish hinged outward opening handles that enable easy cleaning from within and an uninterrupted view of your landscape. Furthermore, casements offer excellent ventilation as one of the most energy efficient operable window styles available today and can even be integrated into bay and bow window designs for an enhanced visual display.
Breegan Jane, host of popular home improvement television show House Crashers, recently updated her beachfront home by installing Renewal by Andersen Acclaim replacement windows with low U-factor and high visible transmittance ratings that maximize coastal views while adding natural lighting that makes the space seem bigger. These energy efficient windows boast low U-factor ratings which contribute to reduced energy bills and help create the illusion that it is larger.
Champion windows, sunrooms and siding all meet all ENERGY STAR(r) manufacturing specifications and requirements for optimal energy efficiency, helping to lower utility costs year-round. Heat transfer through doors and windows accounts for 25%-30% of residential heating and cooling energy use – providing another opportunity to save on utilities!
Sliding Windows
Sliding windows (also called gliding windows) provide both aesthetic appeal and functionality in their use. When opened horizontally they bring fresh air in while providing views of your surroundings outside your home. As they’re often larger than double-hung windows they make perfect choices for maximising natural scenery while providing ample light into living areas.
Sliding windows tend to be easier for maintenance and operation due to having fewer moving parts, making it simpler for both maintenance and operation. Their convenient design also makes them suitable for hard-to-reach areas like above sinks or countertops.
Sliding windows can be improved with insulating glass options featuring high Visible Transmittance (VT) and U-factor ratings, which reduce energy transfer to your Batesburg-Leesville home and help keep temperatures cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Energy Star-approved models may even qualify for federal tax credits that help offset project costs while offering long-term cost savings on utility bills!