Aluminum windows not only pay themselves, they also help you contribute to sustainable future.
How Aluminum Windows contribute to sustainable lifestyle?
Energy Efficient windows bring with them a host of features that tag along with the act of being environmentally conscious.
The Two Pane and Three Pane Model
Glass is the best material for ensuring energy efficiency. Making windows energy efficient is actually pretty simple. Instead of having a single glass pane, double glazing or triple glazing should be opted for as it will have multiple layers dedicated for different purposes. The two pane glass or double glazing glass has an exterior and an interior plane with a gap in between that contains an insulating gas- mostly argon, an inert gas which prevents tiny particles of impurities from entering in your home. Heavy curtains are great at insulating too but only if you live in an area with relatively less pollutants. The triple glazing is a bit more expensive but in the long term it actually saves you money! It has an additional pane on the inside that provides a thicker cavity for greater energy efficiency thereby keeping your home warm thus eliminating the need to operate ACs or other appliances.
Two Pane Model
Three Pane Model
Benefits of energy efficient windows:
Reduced carbon footprints: It’s kind of obvious that windows with multiple sealed layers will conserve energy and facilitate heat transfer. This conservation of energy has a beneficial impact on the environment especially if implemented on a mass level. Less carbon-di-oxide is emitted, energy is properly utilized and ozone damaging particles are restricted.
Benefits of insulation: Double glazed or triple glazed windows help in keeping a consistent and comfortable temperature in your home, ensuring equal brightness and warmth in every corner. During the summer, it only allows some heat and blocks most of it.
UV Rays Protection: As you may have read in our blog on ‘The importance of UV protected windows’, UV rays are quite dangerous and the most common cause of skin cancer. Energy efficient windows with their extra layers and sealing do not allow UV rays indoors. In fact, the glass used in such windows serve both the purposes. This makes sure you’re not developing clandestine cancer in your body that will reveal itself two- three years later. And it also preserves your furniture.
Noise reduction and reduced maintenance needs: The windows block most of the exterior noise as well ensuring peace indoors. Apart from insulation benefits, they do not require much care and maintenance unlike the rickety wood windows that will not budge of blemishes since less condensation is present. Also, the UV-resistant coating helps eliminate water spots and dirt buildup on the outside.
Yes, energy efficient windows are all good and no bad. Albeit the initial investment is high, the heating and air conditioning savings can offset the cost in four to six years. Thus, Aluminum windows not only pay themselves, they also help you contribute to sustainable future.