With glass making up approximately 80% of a window, improving glass performance can make a big difference in the energy efficiency of a window as well as your energy savings. Our SolarZone™ insulated glass packages used a combination of UV-filtering Low-E Glass (LG), insulating argon gas and the Intercept™ warm-edge spacer system to reduce damage from the sun on carpet and upholstery in your home.
In winter, a warmer glass temperature is maintained, increasing the R-value by an additional 104%. |
In summer, a 48% reduction in solar heat gain helps cut air conditioning costs. |
The window shown on the left is a clear insulated glass unit, and the window on the right is a Solarban® 60 Low-E insulated glass unit. Using thermography, you can clearly see the transmission of solar heat on the clear insulated glass window – indicated by the green, yellow and orange colors from the heat scale. When compared to the extremely low transmission of solar heat on the Solarban® 60 Low-E insulated glass unit, the best choice for your home is clear.
ENERGY STAR is a government-sanctioned symbol for energy efficiency, credibility, sustainability and cost-savings for the consumer. Browse below to explore what’s required to become ENERGY STAR-certified and what it looks like in your region of the country.
U-Factor measures the rate at which heat flows through an object. The lower your U-value, the less heat your windows allow through them.
R-Value determines how well the insulation inside your window is performing. The higher your R-value, the better insulated your window is.
Window World of Beaumont is located in ENERGY STAR’s Southern Climate category. To maintain certification here, our windows and doors must maintain a U-Value of ≤ .40 and an R-Factor from 13 to 21.
Low-E glass is a type of glass that has been treated with a microscopic, metallic coating designed to filter certain types of light into your home. The glass blocks heat gain from the sun’s reflected rays in warmer months and allows warmth from the sun’s shorter rays to flow into your home during cooler seasons.
By adding Low-E glass to a standard insulating glass unit, you can improve the energy performance of your window year round by 24%.
Our Intercept™ warm-edge spacer system is a new-age technology used to extend the shelf-life of window glass by reducing condensation build-up and edge-to-glass temperatures. Designed to seal in escaping heat, this spacer system is the most effective of its kind.
By adding the Intercept™ Warm Edge Spacer System, you can increase the efficiency by yet another 5%.
Argon is a colorless, odorless and nonreactive insulating property with extremely high density and extremely low thermal conductivity, making it an ideal agent for year-round comfort.
By adding argon gas filling to the window, which is a better insulator than normal air, you can increase the efficiency by another 6%.
When you replace your existing windows with new, energy-efficient windows, you’ll have a great return on your investment when it comes to your power bill and overall comfort in your home. Energy-efficient windows allow your home to maintain its temperature, despite the hot or cold that may be outdoors, which in turn allows for a lower and more consistent power bill. Learn more by watching the video to the left and start enjoying the many benefits of our energy-efficient windows by scheduling a free in-home estimate today!