The windows are among the largest surfaces through which energy exchange can take place between the interior spaces of a building and the exterior, therefore the energy-efficiency of your windows will determine the overall energy-efficiency of your building. Here is how replacing old windows with modern ones will reduce your building’s energy needs while maintaining thermal comfort:
- Insulation with the frame – modern windowframes are made from materials that have superior insulating qualities and many frames also have insulation inside for an even more efficient thermal barrier, you can choose from a variety from DMD Window & Door;
- Multiple panes – single-pane windows are no longer available, modern windows feature at least two sheets of glass for maintaining the thermal balance of your rooms more efficiently;
- Insulation between the panes – air is a very efficient insulator and window varieties use panes separated between them with air. To take energy efficiency one step further, window manufacturers also offer products in which the panes are separated with some type of inert gas, such as argon, the insulation abilities of which are even better than in the case of air;
- Coated windows – the windows that use a thin reflective film on the outermost surface provide superior energy-efficiency for hot climate zones that get lots of harsh sunshine.
