April 6th, 2009 10:06 am
Window Insulation
Let’s briefly discuss the factors that are important in making your selections for new windows, then we’ll jump right into installing. Windows are one of the most important selections you can enjoy about your house. They offer light and ventilation, and also affect the look of your house. There are several different sorts of windows, including double-hung, bow, and hopper.
No matter how thick your wall, how thick your insulation, if you don’t have good windows, you will lose money in heating and cooling every year. The higher the insulating value of your windows, the longer the room stays comfortable after the furnace kicks off. Your house will be less comfortable because of the quickly change from warm to cold in the winter, and from cool to hot in the summer.
If you’ve read already on Insulation, you might be familiar with R-Value. This is the amount of resistance to heat transfer a material has. U-Value is the amount of heat that is conducted from the outside to the inside by the contact made between the materials the window is constructed of. If you live in a colder area, I would recommend a value of 0.35 or less.
There are many, many other sorts of windows, for special applications. Awning windows have the sash hinged at the top. Casement windows have a sash that is hinged on one side, this swings outward. Fixed windows do not open, so they don’t offer any ventilation. Bay Windows, and Bow Windows, have multiple window units and extend out past the exterior of the house.
Double-Pane
When looking for a window, enjoy sure they are double pane. These sorts of windows have two panes of glass separated by an inert gas. This separation and gas offer much better insulation than just one or two panes of glass alone. If, however, you live somewhere where it gets cold in the winter and hot in the summer, you %might have% the best windows you can afford.
Different Window Styles
Another option to think about is how your windows open and close. The most famous sort of window today is the Double-Hung window. These windows are generally much easier to clean because you can remove each sash, or just tip it down to clean both sides of the window. Each sash is in it’s own track and moves up and down independently of one another.
Frank Sarntarpia
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