Replacement Windows in Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth – What to Look For When Choosing Windows

These days, the buzz word associated with replacement windows for Dallas homes is “energy-efficient.” Why? Because for years homeowners have assumed that foam or fiberglass insulation in their walls and attic was enough to fully protect their homes against expensive energy loss. But what about all the hot or cool air that can escape through the windows in your house? This wasted energy causes your heating and cooling systems to work overtime, which can send your monthly utility bills skyrocketing. However, advances in insulation technology and window construction have made it possible to outfit your home with replacement windows that provide comprehensive energy efficiency.

With all the replacement windows on the market, how can you make sure you’re getting energy efficiency, as well as style and durability? Below are a few tips for Dallas homeowners to keep in mind when they’re ready for window replacement:

• Choose a low-maintenance frame material, like vinyl, for your windows. While wood can warp, and split, vinyl will look and function like new for many years.

• Make sure both the frame and glass of your replacement windows have a high R-value, which is a measure of how well insulated products hold energy without allowing escape or infiltration.

• Make sure that the windows you purchase are custom fitted to the specific openings in your home, as ill-fitting windows are a huge reason for expensive energy waste.

• Ask about the condensation resistance of the windows, which will be on a scale from 0-100. The higher the better, since the less moisture allowed inside your house, the less chance of mold or mildew growth.

In addition to the above tips, ask your window company to tell you more about air leakage, visible light transmittance, U-Factor, and the solar heat gain coefficient of the windows they carry. Homeowners in Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Plano, and throughout Central and East Texas can contact Statewide Remodeling for a free estimate and more information about replacement windows suited to your home.