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You can improve the energy efficiency of existing windows by adding storm windows, caulking and weatherstripping, and using window treatments or
coverings. Adding storm windows can reduce air leakage and improve comfort. Caulking and weatherstripping can reduce air leakage around windows. Use
caulk for stationary cracks, gaps, or joints less than one-quarter-inch wide, and weatherstripping for building components that move, such as doors and
operable windows. Window treatments or coverings can reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. Most window treatments, however, aren't
effective at reducing air leakage or infiltration. Another important consideration is how the windows operate, because some operating types have lower air
leakage rates than others, which will improve your home's energy efficiency.
Traditional operating types include:
A window's energy efficiency is dependent upon all of its components. Window frames conduct heat, contributing to a window's overall energy efficiency, particularly its U-factor. Glazing or glass technologies have become very sophisticated, and designers often specify different types of glazing or glass for different windows, based on orientation, climate, building design, etc
When selecting doors for energy efficiency, it's important to first consider their energy performance ratings in relation to the local climate and your home's design. This will help narrow your selection. One common type of exterior door has a steel skin with a polyurethane foam insulation core. It usually includes a magnetic strip (similar to a refrigerator door magnetic seal) as weatherstripping. If installed correctly and not bent, this type of door needs no further weatherstripping.
For more information about the window and door installation services provided by David Talbott, Inc., contact us today and we will schedule a consultation for you at your home.
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