Determining if Your Windows are Hampering Your Home's Energy

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Unless you have tightly sealed, energy efficient windows in your home, your windows may adversely affect your carbon footprint and your energy bills. Inefficient windows can also affect the comfort inside of your home. To determine whether or not the time has come for you to replace your old windows with new, energy efficient windows, look for the following signs:

Noticeable Air Leak

Major air leaks can typically be detected audibly or by feeling the flow of significantly warmer or cooler air entering a home around the window area. With air from the outside freely flowing into your home and temperature controlled inside air escaping, it takes far more energy to regulate the temperature of a room.

Condensation Collects on Glass Pane

When condensation collects on either side of a window or fogging occurs between two panes, it is a sign of poor window performance.? In addition to serving as an indicator that your windows are not as energy efficient as they could be, condensation can also promote the growth of mold on your windows? interiors.

Deterioration of Windows

Is your window?s paint finish chipping? Have water stains appeared around the interior or exterior of your home?s windows? In general, if your windows do not look good, you should consult a window replacement professional to find out how you can benefit from replacing rather than repairing your windows.

Components of Window Need Replacing

If failing window components have made it difficult to open, close, or lock your windows, it is a sign that air may be flowing more freely in and out of your house than you might like. Finding replacement parts can be difficult and expensive, so contact a window replacement professional to get the new, energy efficient window you need.

If you are looking for a high quality contractor to replace your home?s windows, call Superior Pro Home Improvement at (678) 951-8770. One of our window replacement experts can answer any questions you may have about upgrading to more energy efficient windows.

Source: http://www.superiorpropaintersatlanta.com/514380/2012/08/05/determining-if-your-windows-are-hampering-your-homes-energy-efficiency.html

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