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Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?
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Hey Guys,Im looking at buying energy efficient windows for my home. I hear they can considerably reduce heating loss in winter while keeping the place cool in Summer. Does anyone know rounghly how…Continue
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Kathryn Foster replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"To add to your research, here's an article about storm windows: https://indowwindows.com/resources/storm-windows-guide/.
The company I work for manufactures interior storm windows that require no construction. They're custom made for…"
Philip G. Loudon replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"All great questions but are we to now require an ROI for jetted hot tubs and interior flooring? Of course not. We buy these items because they make us comfortable.
Comfort is defined by three primary components; air movement, humidity and radiant…"
Randy Kinnison replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"This was from a new window install that had fiberglass insulation stuffed around it before the trim was re-installed. Made me so sad, as the gentleman had cancer and was preparing the home for his wife when he passed!
As far as ROI, my…"
Ryan Moore replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"Hi Tom, lots of great replies on this already, which I agree with. I wanted to express that software can come in handy for these types of situations. The software I work on has an optimization function that can model out thousands of…"
Jeff Strassner replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"In certain climates, energy efficient windows are certainly worth investing. It depends on what you want to do with your home. Vinyl windows do well on the coasts but are a short-term solution for harsher climates like Colorado and…"
Franco Oyuela replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"ENERGY WINDOW.
The range for energy-efficient window pricing is wide, but Energy Star-qualified windows start around $100 for a 35-inch-by-72-inch, single-hung window and can go up to 10 times that. With labor, you're looking at about $270 to…"
Dannie Jackson replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"If you look at the R factor of the window and compare it to old school single pain glass windows you will definitely see that energy efficient windows will save you money. If you have old school tech windows then chances are you live in an old…"
ayazfudugo1 replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"For both new and existing homes, Energy efficient windows are an important consideration
Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for residential heating and cooling energy use.
These windows are totally worthy to…"
Mick Lane replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"Let's talk incremental cost. You could buy double pane windows. Standard size about $10 - 15 per SF, Custom $25 - 30. EnergyStar Standard size $25 to 30, EnergyStar Custom $35 to 40.
Ultra Premium (Triple pane, fiberglass frame, $40…"
Jacob Corvidae replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"If you're looking for energy gains and your windows are old, here's my general approach:
1) if they are old metal-frame windows, then replacing is probably a good idea as the metal brings a lot of outside temperature in (thermal…"
Barbara Smith replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"Windows are a long term investment and do not expect energy savings alone to justify replacing them. In most homes, your limited dollars for investing in energy saving measures would not go to windows unless you had addressed other…"
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Hey Guys,Im looking at buying energy efficient windows for my home. I hear they can considerably reduce heating loss in winter while keeping the place cool in Summer. Does anyone know rounghly how much they cost and are they worth the investment?Looking here - https://priceexperts.co.uk/window-prices/energy-efficient/ - there’s a rough estimate. Does anyone have any experience cost versus…See More
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