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Low-E Glass: A New, Cost-Savings Innovation in Windows

As a homeowner, you have to prioritize your spending - from your daily expenses to your health care to your social activities. To be able to manage increasing expenses, you must find ways to save by investing in home improvement projects such as energy-efficient window replacement for your Owatonna, MN home.

 

Windows today are made from components that provide superior performance and are designed to save you money over the long run due to their energy efficiency. One such component is Low-E coated glass that limits the amount of radiant heat that goes in and out of a room.

When light and heat energy is absorbed by the glass, it is reradiated. This ability is called emissivity, which is a vital component of heat transfer between surfaces. Low-E limits thermal transfer between the interior and exterior of the window panes, which provide improved insulation. This quality of Low-E helps regulate your energy consumption as it brings the temperature to comfortable levels in summer and winter.

In humid months, Low-E pane prevents the sun’s extreme heat from entering your home as it reflects back a certain amount of the sun’s light spectrum. This helps reduce your cooling bills. In winter, Low-E glass lets some heat enter your home, minimizes condensation buildup, and keeps heat from escaping, which helps regulate your heating costs.

There are specific Low-E windows on the market that offer significant benefits on energy efficiency, such as the window selections from Renewal by Andersen®.

High-Performance Low-E4® glass offers 45% better energy-efficiency in winter and 56% better energy-efficiency in summer compared to ordinary dual pane glass. This can help cut your energy bills by up to 25% depending on where you live.

If you are considering replacing your windows, you may choose among different energy-efficient window styles such as double-hung, casement, and picture window, to complement the cost-saving quality of Low-E.

For window repair in Owatonna, MN and the surrounding area, contact Home Solutions Midwest at 1-507-373-3435. Our dedicated staff will be happy to assist you in picking out the most cost-effective windows so you can stretch your dollars further.

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