Friday, March 31, 2017

A Portland Remodeling Contractor Gives Advice On How To Reduce Heating Costs

By Rae Patricio


You could save a bundle on heating costs if you ask a remodeling contractor to replace your older windows with new energy-efficient windows. Most of your potential savings will depend on the characteristics of your new windows compared to your old windows. A Portland remodeling contractor can assist you in various ways.

If your home has single pane aluminum windows, they will not insulate it very well. You can see great savings if you upgrade to double pane windows that are filled with gas and have non conducive frames. If you choose high quality windows and have a remodeling contractor who is experienced, well qualified and professional to install your window, you could save from 25 to 52 percent on heating expenses.

The amount of money you will save will pay for the new windows. What is more important is that your home will be cozier and its beauty and value will be enhanced. It is also likely that you will be happy to inform your friends how you have been able to minimize your heating costs.

Windows that are not energy efficient lose about twelve to thirty percent of heat in a year. Double paned clear glass, vinyl or wood framed windows can minimize your consumption of energy by about twenty four percent in areas with a cold climate in the winter. Older windows with a single pane cannot do this.

A remodeling contractor can advise you on the best new windows for your particular home. Manufacturers to choose from include Marvin Windows and Doors, Cascade Windows, Atrium Windows and Doors, Ply Gem Windows, Empire Pacific Windows, and Milgard Windows and Doors. If you upgrade to Windows that are Energy Star qualified, you can save on average 7 to 15 percent on your yearly household energy bills. At the same time you will be filtering out harmful ultraviolet light, and potentially saving hundreds of dollars each year on both cooling and heating costs.

Energy Star windows have two or three glass panes, which contain inert gases between the panes. These windows are very effective in preventing heat from getting out of a house. A special spacer and window frame material that keeps the glass panes the correct distance apart help to enhance the insulating abilities of windows too.




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