Thursday, March 30, 2017

A Portland Remodeling Contractor Gives Advice On How To Reduce Heating Costs

By Rae Patricio


Property owners can save money on heating expenses if they hire a remodeling contractor to replace their old windows with new ones that are energy efficient. The factors that determine the potential savings are the features that the new windows have. By working with a Portland remodeling contractor, homeowners can benefit in many ways.

If your home has single pane aluminum windows, they will not insulate it very well. You can see great savings if you upgrade to double pane windows that are filled with gas and have non conducive frames. If you choose high quality windows and have a remodeling contractor who is experienced, well qualified and professional to install your window, you could save from 25 to 52 percent on heating expenses.

Your savings will actually end up paying the cost of new windows. More importantly, you'll experience a cozier home with enhanced value and beauty. You will also most likely brag to friends about how you have magically reduced your heating bills.

Older windows lose 12 to 30 percent of heat in a typical year. A double-paned, clear glass, wood or vinyl-framed window can reduce your energy usage by approximately 24 percent in colder climates in the wintertime. Single pane, older windows cannot do this.

A remodeling contractor can help you to select the most suitable windows for your house. Some of the window manufacturers available include Cascade Windows, Marvin Windows and Doors, Ply Gem Windows, Atrium Windows and Doors, Milgard Windows and Doors and Empire Pacific Windows. If you replace your windows and install Energy Star qualified windows, you can save about seven to fifteen percent of your annual household energy expenses. In addition, the windows will filter out harmful UV light and allow you to save hundreds of dollars per year on both heating and cooling expenses.

Energy Star windows have two or three glass panes, which contain inert gases between the panes. These windows are very effective in preventing heat from getting out of a house. A special spacer and window frame material that keeps the glass panes the correct distance apart help to enhance the insulating abilities of windows too.




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