The roof, walls, insulation, and even the windows of your home all keep it dry, secure, and at a comfortable temperature. Your windows are significant contributors to the energy efficiency with which your home operates, and new windows can make a dramatic difference in this area. Below, Murphy Home Improvement, a respected remodeling company in Cincinnati, OH, explains how replacing your windows can have a substantial effect on your home.

How New Windows Affect the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

Improved Insulation

Traditional windows offer almost no insulative value. Heat transfers easily through a single pane of glass, which means warm air leaves the home quickly during winter and enters quickly during summer. Because of this, your heating and cooling system must work harder to keep your home comfortable.

Newer, energy-efficient, multi-pane glass contains two or more layers of glass with a buffer of a slow-moving gas—often argon or krypton—with a much higher insulative value than air. That, combined with frames made of low-conductive materials such as vinyl, makes newer windows much more energy efficient than traditional, single-pane windows framed in highly conductive aluminum.

Reduced UV Transfer

In addition to the improved insulative value, newer windows often feature tinting and/or low-emittance coatings that block the sun's ultraviolet rays. Less sunlight entering the home translates into less heat gain in summer, which makes it easier for your AC system to keep the house cool. All in all, the combination of low-emittance coatings, tinting, and improved insulation can save you a bundle on your utility bills each year.

If you’re looking to increase your home's energy efficiency and lower the amount you spend on heating and cooling, contact Murphy Home Improvement to discuss your window upgrade options. They also specialize in entry doors, awnings, and siding, and have been serving the Tri-state area for more than 30 years. Visit their website to view a map to their showroom, or call (513) 922-8989 to learn more.