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What Makes a Window Energy-Efficient?

Don’t underestimate how much heat is gained or lost through inefficient windows. According to the Department of Energy, heat gain and heat loss through windows account for 25% to 30% of residential heating and cooling costs. As such, an energy-efficient home window replacement is worth the investment if you’re looking to lower your electricity bill.

What makes a window energy-efficient?

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Insulative Window Frames

An energy-efficient window frame should be able to block heat transfer that can increase indoor temperatures and by extension the strain on your HVAC system. Fiberglass and wood are commonly used frame materials with good insulative capabilities. Renewal by Andersen®, your trusted window installer and replacement company, also offers an exclusive wood-and-polymer composite called Fibrex®, which has excellent insulative capabilities, minimal maintenance needs and is durable enough to withstand a wide variety of climates.

Energy-Efficient Glass

You can assess a window’s energy-efficiency by checking its U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) value. The lower the U-factor, the better a window’s insulative capabilities. The lower the SHGC, value, the less solar heat that enters your home. For homes in temperate and moderate climates, we recommend choosing a window replacement with a low U-factor and SHGC value. Renewal by Andersen’s most energy-efficient glass option is High-Performance™ Low-E4®, which is 56% and 47% more energy-efficient than an ordinary dual-pane glass pane in summer and winter respectively.

Insulated Glazing

Windows with insulated glazing have an air space sandwiched between their glass panes to regulate heat. This space is then filled with an inert gas (usually argon, krypton, or a mixture of both) to create an insulative barrier.

ENERGY STAR®

Here’s a tip: look for windows with the ENERGY STAR® label. Only windows that have met the EPA’s stringent performance standards have this label.

Renewal by Andersen® of Memphis offers the best replacement windows on the market. What makes our windows different from the rest? As part of our Signature Service, we customize each and every window according to our customers’ needs and preferences. To schedule a free consultation, call us at (901) 979-4460 or fill out this form.

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"I had an excellent group of installers come out to install my windows. Very professional and went out of their way to make sure everything was to my satisfaction. Would recommend these installers to anyone."

Chuck Walker
Nov 27, 2023

"I can't say enough about Renewal by Andersen. From our initial sit down with the salesman to the final touches being put on our new windows, the whole experience was great! The windows look amazing & the installers were very careful to keep everything clean & cause minimal disruption in my home. Yes, they may be a little expensive, but you pay for what you get. These are quality windows installed by trained professionals. Communication was great & time frame was faster than i expected. They really deliver! I literally had nothing to worry about accept writing the check. I would strongly recommend this company to others! And I'll be calling them back out in the Spring to replace the last 3 windows on my house!"

Savanna Jayne
Nov 9, 2023

"Very professional, actually came a week earlier than expected, cleaned up during and after job, and we love our windows!"

Tommy Tipton
Nov 3, 2023

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