Energy Efficiency
Increasing your home’s energy efficiency allows you to decrease your carbon footprint—without sacrificing an amenity.
In short, energy efficiency allows you to decrease the amount of energy you use—without sacrificing comfort. In warm months, energy-efficient products trap undesirable warm air outside. Alternatively, in cold months they wrap your home in a blanket of insulation, keeping your heat inside and protecting your interior from cold drafts. Energy-efficient products offer a myriad of benefits, both economically and environmentally.
ENERGY STAR is a government-sanctioned symbol for energy efficiency, credibility, sustainability and cost-savings for the consumer. Browse below to explore what’s required to become ENERGY STAR-certified and what it looks like in your region of the country.
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 Cleveland 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.
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 an ideal agent for year-round comfort.
Making your home energy efficient offers a significant and tangible payoff – with virtually no risk. More consistent and comfortable home temperatures, lower energy bills, and a smaller carbon footprint are just some of the benefits of upgrading to energy-efficient products.
If you’re ready to see the difference and enjoy being comfortable in your home again, contact the professionals at Window World of Cleveland today. We are happy to provide you with a free in-home estimate and answer any questions you may have about energy efficiency!