How New Windows Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Windows do more than just let air and light into your home; they also contribute greatly to its thermal comfort and energy efficiency. But how exactly do they make this possible? 

Keeping Your Home Insulated

If you plan on getting new windows for your home this season, make sure to take their energy performance into account. Choose windows that have durable, airtight seals. They’ll help you avoid significant energy loss by preventing valuable heating and cooling energy from leaking out of your home. This, in turn, allows for a consistent and comfortable indoor environment that won’t have you relying as much on your HVAC system.

Just how effectively your new windows maintain airtight seals will depend on their framing material. There are several different window materials available to you.

Limiting Heat Transfer

Older windows don’t have the same energy-saving capabilities found in newer ones. They’re not just more susceptible to air leakage, but their single-pane construction is also a hindrance to greater thermal efficiency. Newer windows are now multi-paned, with an inert gas fill and advanced spacer that allow them to reduce solar heat transfer to your home. This results in cooler, more comfortable living spaces during the summer months. And since new windows don’t create hot spots in your home, your air conditioning system won’t have to work overtime and consume more energy just to keep you cool.

Other Benefits of New, Energy-Efficient Windows

Better indoor comfort and greater energy savings are just the tip of the iceberg. New, high-performance windows can also:

• Reduce condensation buildup caused by thermal expansion, and it’s all thanks to their spacers. By minimizing the potential for condensation, there’s less potential of mold and rot developing on the window frames and sashes.

• Keep your home insulated against outdoor noise. The tough and airtight seals created by newer, high-performance windows aren’t just for preventing energy loss, after all.

• Increase your access to natural light, so you can keep your home illuminated in the daytime without having to worry about excess heat gain.

Request a Detailed Window Quote

You can always count on Ben’s Construction Inc for high-quality window and roof installation services. Combining top-tier products, superior workmanship and you-first service, we’ll make sure your window project goes on safely and smoothly. Call us today at (508) 962-2417, or fill out this contact form to schedule a window consultation. We proudly serve homeowners in Natick, MA, and other areas in Middlesex County.