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Solar panels and wind turbines are wonderful means of generating clean energy. On a large scale, they make mountains of sense. On a smaller scale, who can afford and/or has room for a set of wind turbines? Fortunately for the energy conscious everywhere, there are other simpler options for maximizing your home’s energy efficiency. A major step in this process is to properly seal and insulate your home. Let’s start with window replacement. Upgrading your older, drafty windows with a newer model is an energy-efficient upgrade that makes sense for homeowners everywhere.
San Antonio windows have a lot to put up with. Our weather is unpredictable, leaving your windows to keep the cold in at one moment and keep the rain out only hours later. Your air conditioning does its best to keep up, but if your windows letting all of that conditioned air escape; they could be hurting more than helping. When your windows aren’t properly sealed, your home can be hemorrhaging energy. Your air conditioner will have to work overtime to keep up with air loss in the summer and counteract the cold seeping in during the winter.
Upgrading to new energy-efficient windows does more than just seal any leaks. Even the glass in your new windows can help in keeping your home from needless energy waste. The low-E glass in energy-efficient windows reflects heat from the sun in the summer and keeps heat inside in the winter. This means you can run your air conditioner at more moderate temperatures for less time to achieve your desired comfort levels. For the best results, choose windows with lower U-values and low-E glass with Argon. The Argon gas has low conductive properties and impedes the spread of both heat and cold through the glass of your windows.
So if you want to make a positive change in your home, start with the thinnest barrier between your home and the outside world. Replace or upgrade your windows for elevated energy efficiency. Next step, doors!
