Energy Efficiency in Your Home

Josh Iron Shell • November 1, 2021

Can New Windows Help Save Energy in Your Home?

Did you know that 25% - 30% of heat gain or loss in your home is coming from your windows?

Those losses could be costing you hundreds of dollars each month with out-of-date, inefficient windows. The question is - what can you do to increase your energy efficiency and keep some of your hard-earned cash? You're really faced with two options: either update or replace those old windows.

Updating your windows can include checking for air leaks, adding new caulk and weatherstrips, and other do-it-yourself projects. This can work great as a quick fix, but needs to be re-evaluated regularly.

Replacing your windows may seem like a high price to pay, but a new window replacement can have up to a return of 73.4% on your investment. Replacing those old windows, not only helps with the energy efficiency of your home, but also updates the appearance of your house and increases your resale value.

Choosing the Right Windows

Make sure to look for the blue Energy Star label when buying new windows and then take it a step further by reviewing their ratings from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).

At The Gutter Connection, we recommend purchasing ProVia Windows. ProVia has a reputation within the window industry for developing the best vinyl windows. These windows provide a high degree of customization combined with outstanding quality and energy efficiency.

ProVia also offers an Energy Performance Calculator that helps you break down the NFRC rating so you can find the best fit for your location and home.

The Pros of ProVia Windows

When you live in the Midwest, you're constantly faced with a mixture of weather, which can be anything from freezing cold winters to humid summers to strong, windy days. This wide range of weather can make finding the perfect window replacement challenging.

ProVia's Endure Series features a frame and sash design that exceeds energy standards and has been tested against the most demanding requirements for air and water infiltration, wind load resistance, ease of operation, forced entry, and much more.

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ProVia's Innergy is the innovative, energy-efficient alternative to the competitor's use of aluminum. These reinforcements make the windows resistant against heat/cold, with added insulating properties making it 700x more effective than aluminum.

Some competitors use metal spacers in their products that let heat easily escape. ProVia's Super Spacer is an all-foam formula that traps the indoor temperature as well as reduces noise, helps keep moisture out, and stands up to natural bending and bowing.

All ProVia Windows are available in a dual or triple pane. The average double pane window will only let in 10% of energy and reflect the rest. Triple pane windows add another layer of protection with a result of only allowing 3% of energy to come through.

By upgrading to energy-efficient windows, you can save anywhere from $125 - $340 a year on energy costs. With these potential savings in mind, we believe that choosing to replace your windows rather than doing time-consuming DIY projects is the best way to meet your energy-saving needs.

Reach out to Nebraska based business, The Gutter Connection to start down your energy efficiency journey.

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