Interesting Window Facts

Reasons to remodel your house include increasing energy efficiency, repairing damage, or replacing poorly fitting or broken doors and windows. If you may be replacing windows, there are many decisions to make concerning type, material and energy efficiency. For options and estimates of different types of replacement windows, consult a business that offers San Diego home remodeling. Here are some interesting facts about windows that may help you decide.

Types of Windows

·         Sliding – These have at least one stationary panel and one or more panels that slide on horizontal tracks.

·         Single and Double Hung – Singles have one section that moves; both sections of a double can move.

·         Casement – These open with a crank that swings the sash outward or inward.

·         Awning – These swing out from the bottom to offer ventilation even in the rain.

Types of Window Materials

·         Wood is very popular as it insulates well and does not conduct cold.

·         Clad wood has wood inside and vinyl or aluminum outside.

·         Aluminum is low cost, low maintenance and strong but they conduct heat and cold.

·         Vinyl insulates from sound and heat and is low maintenance.

Energy-Efficient Window Facts

·         Energy costs can be reduced by 15 percent if you replace windows with newer, more efficient ones.

·         Noise pollution is decreased with double pane windows that have air or argon gas between the panes.

·         Low-emissivity (low-E) glass has a coating that keeps heat in or out, depending on the weather.

Miscellaneous Facts

·         The typical life of a window is 20 years.

·         Skylights allow 30 percent more light to enter than windows of the same size.

·         A window with high R-value means it resists heat flow, so it is more efficient.

·         Windows account for 15 percent of a house's wall space.

·         Self-cleaning glass has a coating that breaks down dirt and spreads rain water evenly. The rain washes away the dirt and leaves no spots.

If you need San Diego home remodeling services, you should contact a reputable remodeling contractor that has served San Diego for 20 years. Visit TeknikInc.com or contact 888-747-2013 for a free estimate today.