Tips and Tools for Window Replacement

Considerations for improved energy efficiency include:

• choosing low-e (or low-emissivity) glass coatings will keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter; additionally, low-e helps reduce heat transfer and ultraviolet rays that may fade carpets, walls and furniture
  
  
• replacing single pane glass with double- or even triple-pane glass can further reduce heating and cooling costs
  
  
• looking for windows and doors that meet or exceed Energy Star standards offers additional assurances that you will maximize your potential heating and cooling savings

What window features impact the energy efficiency of replacement windows? Glass options: different climates require different window technologies for best performance.

Additional considerations include:

• consider replacing all windows on one side or floor of your home at the same time so that your home's exterior appearance remains consistent
  
  
• if you also plan to replace siding, complete your window project first so that the siding can be fit to the new windows for improved appearance and energy efficiency