Energy Efficiency
Increasing your home’s energy efficiency allows you to save on your energy bills and lower your carbon footprint – without sacrificing comfort.
With double or triple-pane glass, low-E coatings, and eco-friendly vinyl frames, our windows are designed to be as energy-efficient as they are beautiful. Energy-efficient windows, doors, and siding help keep heated and cooled air inside your home where it belongs. This allows your HVAC system to work more efficiently, reducing the amount of greenhouse gases your home releases into the environment and helping you save money on your energy bills every month.
If you’ve noticed that your energy bills are higher than they have been in the past and there’s not an obvious reason for the increase, your windows may be forcing your HVAC system to work harder. Window World customers report saving money on their energy bills from the first month.
ENERGY STAR is a government-sanctioned label signifying that the product bearing the label has been tested and verified to provide energy and cost-savings for the consumer. Explore the information below to learn what’s required to become ENERGY STAR-certified and what being energy-efficient looks like in your region.
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 Pittsburgh is located in ENERGY STAR’s Northern Climate category. To maintain certification here, our windows and doors must maintain a U-Value of ≤ .27 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.
U-factor measures the rate of heat transfer and how well a window insulates. It is measured on a scale from 0.20 to 1.20. The lower the u-factor, the more effective the window is at insulating.
R-value refers to a building material’s insulation level. Each region of the US has an energy-efficient r-value range for windows based on that area’s climate.
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.
Argon is a colorless, odorless and nonreactive insulating property with extremely high density and extremely low thermal conductivity, making it a an ideal agent for year-round comfort.
When it comes to making the switch to energy-efficient products, the payoff is both significant and tangible. The benefits are increased comfort in your home with more consistent interior temperatures, lower energy bills, and a decreased carbon footprint. That’s right, energy-efficient products are beneficial to you and the planet.
If you’re ready to see the difference and enjoy being comfortable in your home again, contact the professionals at Window World of Pittsburgh today. We are happy to provide you with a free in-home estimate and answer any questions you may have about energy efficiency!