Spring is here and it is the perfect time of year to look around our homes for money saving projects. One of the first places that many homeowners look at are their outdated and less than energy efficient windows. Knowing that summer is coming, along with the hot record heat that Texas is famous for, makes them cringe. Turning on the AC is going to make the energy costs soar. Homeowners automatically look for ways to control those costs. Energy loss around worn windows is one of the main things that cause a home to be less than energy efficient. So, homeowners are right to zero in on a way toWindow Replace Houston.
Not all windows are created equal. When looking for energy efficient windows for the Window Replace Houston project, a homeowner has to learn to read the labels. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) labels each window with the information about the windows performance. These labels will show the amount of air leakage, condensation resistance and solar heat gain. It is the NFRC’s goal to determine the whole product performance. These labels should indicate the following:
U-factor
– This is important during the cold winter season. This shows how well the window does in preventing heat loss. The lower the rating the better job the window does.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
– This is an important summer ratings. It calculates how well the window does in blocking the heat from the sun. This helps to eliminate the heat that comes into your home. The lower the rating the better.
Visible Transmittance (VT)
– measures the light passing through the window. The more light the better. This increases visual comfort and reduces energy use.
Air Leakage (AL) –
calculates how much outside air comes in and around a window. The lower the rating the better job the window does at keeping air out.
Condensation Resistance (CR)
– calculates how well the window resists condensation. This is a number that reflects the higher the number the better the window is.
By comparing these numbers and asking questions about the Window Replacement you are considering in Houston, you will be able to choose the Value Windows & Doors.
