When you elect to purchase replacement windows, it is important to understand that there are ways you may optimize the insulative power of those windows. In short, it comes down to ensuring that you select the best glass system for your home and for the climate where your home is located.
Given the fact that most replacement windows consist of approximately 80% glass, the glass that you select has the largest impact when it comes to energy savings.
The ClimaTech® Solution
When shopping for replacement windows for your home, you should choose those that include the ClimaTech® glass system. The glass in this system is multi-layered. It includes a low-emissivity coating. It also includes the argon gas between the layers.
To increase the overall efficiency of the system, a special spacer system is included. This is referred to as the “Warm-Edge”. You may choose from two different spacer systems.
The Spacer System Options
The two spacer system options that you may choose from with the ClimaTech® glass system are as follows (with a brief explanation of each):
- PPG Intercept – This warm-edge spacer system is unique in that it is composed of a single piece of metal alloy. It has a design that is designated as a “U-Channel”. This aids in the reduction of heat loss that naturally occurs through a window. This has been deemed significantly more efficient than that of box-shaped spacer units. This spacer system is highly productive at retaining the insulative gas included with the glass system.
- Foam Spacer – This is an optional system that may be chosen with your glass system. It has a unique combination of a hot melt butyl unit and a foam unit to aid in the creation of an edge that is non-conductive. The design is non-metal. It increases the overall temperature of the edge of the glass in the system by an amazing 16°.
Systems
The Following outlines the ClimaTech® systems that you may choose from:
- ClimaTech LT®
- ClimaTech iE®
- ClimaTech Elite®
- ClimaTech Plus®
- ClimaTech Plus Elite®
- Energy HSG®
- ClimaTech®
- As a side note, you may choose from single pane, multiple paned, and clear insulated ClimaTech® glass systems.
Contact Us Today
If you are ready for replacement windows for your home, we here at Southern Industries Home Improvements are capable of assisting you. We offer a large variety of various window types and glass solutions. Our systems have a lower U-Factor and a lower Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. For you, this means that you run both your heating unit and your air conditioner system much less while your home remains comfortable and more money remains in your pocket.
We encourage you to contact us today. When you select your replacement windows, you will find that ours include numerous advanced features. These include carbonized foam spacers, highly efficient materials – such as integrated graphite – and that our features work together to reduce your carbon footprint and how much you spend on comfort. For more information, contact us today by calling: (833) 240-4900