ArticlesReader.com

 

ArticlesReader.com Menu
Newest Articles
Most Viewed Articles
ArticlesReader.com RSS
Submit Article
Login
Signup
Search the articles

Articles Main Categories
Advice
Animals
Automobiles
Business
Career
Communications
Computer Programming
Computers
Entertainment
Environment
Family
Fashion
Finance
Food
Health & Medical
Home & Garden
Humor
Internet Business
Internet Marketing
Legal
Leisure & Recreation
Marketing
Other
Politics
Reference & Education
Religion
Self Improvement
Sports
Technology & Science
Travel
Writing
Subscribe
Receive alert message from us when new articles submitted to our site for free.

Enter your name

Enter your email

Syndicate

















Related Products
Home::Environment

Energy Saving Windows

Author : Hans Dekker

Windows are one of the great energy-wasters of any house. About
25% of the total heat loss is from traditional double glazed
sealed windows. New technology, however, has resulted in more
efficient energy saving windows that can significantly cut down
on heat loss.

Heat loss is not the only concern with windows - they can also
let in heat during summer weather. This can increase the cost of
running an air conditioner.

Modern windows use special materials to treat the window glass.
Low emission coatings are applied to the inside surface which
reduce heat loss through the glass. The windows are constructed
of two layers of glass with an inert gas in between them. This
gas - usually argon - reduces heat loss even more.

To prevent the sun from over-heating the sun during the summer,
the glass can be treated with a reflective coating that reduces
interior temperatures. This type of coating, however, is not
suitable for cold climates because the windows can also be a
source of winter heat during sunny days.

There are many components to energy saving windows that can help
cut down on your heating and cooling costs. The glazings (layers
of glass) can be coated, and some manufacturers may use multiple
glazings to reduce heat loss.

Coated glazings are beneficial in reducing heat loss and they
can also reduce the amount of Ultra Violet (UV) light that
enters the house. UV causes colors to fade in drapes and
carpets, so using this type of window can make these items last
longer.

The frames of energy saving windows can be made from wood,
aluminum, PVC, or composites. The best types are wood or PVC
because the heat loss from the frame itself is reduced. To
further enhance the energy saving qualities of the windows,
non-metallic spacers are used between the glazings.

Windows are sometimes graded according to their insulating
value. Investing in energy saving windows is a great idea for
both new and older homes. The windows cost a bit more than
conventional windows but the savings in your utility bills will
make up the difference in a few years.


Spam emails More free articles

Related articles


  1. Dear our beloved crying planet...
  2. Can sustainable development work? What then will be the impact on business and what will be the impa
  3. How You Can Give Better Holiday Gifts AND Be More Environmentally Friendly
  4. IT'S STILL A "JUNGLE" OUT THERE
  5. Avoiding Allergies by Use of the Right Native Plants in the Landscape
  6. Cottonwood "cotton" is flying/ Bad Company
  7. NLR: CONNECTICUT'S ONLY DEP PERMITTED MERCURY LAMP RECYCLER
  8. Can bamboo flooring really help save the worlds' environment?
  9. Real estate construction revolution - Epilogue
  10. Computer e-waste recycling now fueled by lack of Australian legislation.
  11. Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Mudslides: Extreme Events - What do they Mean?
  12. Ten Steps to Avoid Mold Problems and Lawsuits in the Rental of Residential and Commercial Real Estat
  13. Maguma has integrated support for the eBay Acellerator Toolkit for PHP (PHP-AT) in their PHP IDE Mag
  14. A Simple Way To Offset the Environmental Effects of Driving Your Car
  15. The Weather Forecast on Your Computer
  16. How Specialty Gases Differ from Industrial Gases
  17. How to Ensure Quality Control with CO2 Analytical Support
  18. The Cost of Inaccurate CEM Calibration Gases
  19. Mosquito Control: The Best Ways to Effectively Combat Mosquitoes
  20. Another Doomsday, Another Dollar: Shifting Science Towards Peace and Ecology
  21. Customer service 101- What You Absolutely Need to Know
  22. Employ passive solar energy and start saving electricity today.
  23. Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Concrete Aggregate Crushing Project
  24. There's a snake in the yard! -- What to do (and not do) when you see a snake.
  25. Environmentally-Friendly Earth Homes
More related feeds
Engineering Windows 7 : Windows 7 Energy Efficiency
In engineering Windows 7, our goal is to deliver the capabilities and features users want from a Windows PC while reducing power consumption over previous releases. Windows already provides a rich set of energy saving features, ...

The Zeitgeist is Changing: Vinyl Windows - A Replacement for Glass?
Putting in new vinyl windows in place of older inefficient ones and other energy saving ideas are becoming increasingly important. The prices of everything are rising sharply, making it harder and harder for many people to make ends ...

Screenshot Tour: WattzOn Gets Geeky About Saving Energy (and Money)
And if you lower your overall energy usage, you're holistically taking down costs that, well, you can just hope come back around in some small way. WattzOn is free to use, requires a sign-up for data saving. ...

Home Energy Conservation - Cheap Heating Savings Tips
Even with ENERGY STAR rated windows, you have to remember that a window is nothing more than a big hole in the wall. The bigger the window, the bigger the hole. If you simply stand next to a window on a cold day you will feel the ...

Energy Saving Tips For Your Home - Learn How to Reduce Your Power ...
Energy Saving Tips For Your Home - Learn How to Reduce Your Power Bills By Jane Ritche Many scientists would agree that humanity is at the tipping point of.

Energy Saving Tips » MattRyan.TV
I’m going to post more tips in future posts. Please feel free to leave a comment with your personal take on energy saving. If you disagree with me, please comment below and let me know why and share your experiences. ...

Energy Saving Tips – How to Cut Back on Your Energy Expenses
The simple act of ensuring draught-free rooms will shave off considerable amount of energy cost. Double glaze your windows if you have to. Close and tuck curtains to keep the heat from escaping. These are just simple energy saving tips ...

Save on Heat - Insulate Your Windows
You can insulate windows using bubble wrap packing material by spraying a water mist on the window, and then applying bubble wrap. The bubble wrap will usually stay in place for the full season with one spray. See my energy saving posts ...

The Upshur Advocate Community Page: Utility Offers Money Saving ...
Winter Safety and Energy-Saving Tips From SWEPCO SHREVEPORT, La., January 5, 2009 – The AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) service area could experience the impact of snow, sleet, freezing rain and extremely cold ...

Saving Energy At Home « Energy Efficient Homes Made Easy
Avoid energy-wasting features like through-door ice and water dispensers. Consider weatherstripping. For doors that weren’t meant to be exterior doors, install a new weather-stripping kit. For older double hung windows that can be loose ...