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The continuously rising energy prices combined with the weather extremes marked by tropical temperatures during summer and unusually cold winters give many homeowners a headache when receiving energy bills even if their home insulation meets the standards of the building regulations. So, what are they missing? A lot of things can be responsible for heat loss during the winter and the summer heat pouring in but energy inefficient windows are to blame in most cases, especially in older houses. Replacement of these windows with modern and energy saving ones therefore dramatically cuts the heating/cooling bills because these windows are made to prevent the warmth from escaping during the winter and the summer heat from coming in.
There are several types of energy efficient windows and selecting the best ones can be challenging as they all seem a good choice when looking the prospects or the manufacturers’ official websites. So, what you should be looking for in the first place when selecting energy efficient windows? It is a good idea to start with energy ratings. Windows are rated the same way as home appliances which means that you should pay attention to grades from “A“ to “G“ with “A“ being the most energy efficient and “G“ the least efficient. These ratings reveal the overall energy efficiency of the window but it is a good idea to pay attention to factors which affect the overall energy saving ratings. [click to continue…]
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