How To Choose Windows for Your Home Kansas

Some styles of windows are more energy-efficient than others. The most efficient are casement windows. Casement windows open from a hinge, either at the top or one side of the window, by means of a crank that you turn. Because the sash is designed to fit tightly against the weather seal when closed, they let very little air through.

Local Companies

Hood Raymond A Shop
(913) 294-4832
5 N Agate St
Paola, KS
Mikes Glass Inc
(913) 406-2692
15380 W 247th St
Paola, KS
Finishing Line Body Shop
(913) 294-9095
32551 W 335th St
Osawatomie, KS
Miami Lumber Inc
(913) 294-2041
1014 N Pearl St
Paola, KS
Paola Glass Co
(913) 294-3121
1012 N Pearl St
Paola, KS
Renewal By Andersen
(913) 385-1300
7220 W. Frontage Rd
Merriam,, KS
B & T Auto Glass
(913) 256-4844
607 Parker Ave
Osawatomie, KS
Precision Glass
(913) 755-0155
36159 Osawatomie Rd
Osawatomie, KS
Tac Garage Door Co
(785) 869-2100
36187 Pleasant Valley Rd
Osawatomie, KS
Mossman Lumber Co
(913) 837-2955
27295 Metcalf Rd
Louisburg, KS

You probably already know that if you are building a new home or remodeling your current one, the windows that you choose will significantly affect the overall look. What you may not know is that they will also affect how energy-efficient your home is. However, it can be difficult to know what the difference is between the R-value and the U-factor. And what about all of those windows that claim to be low-E? It's time to clear up all of the confusion!

  1. Style. Some styles of windows are more energy-efficient than others. The most efficient are casement windows. Casement windows open from a hinge, either at the top or one side of the window, by means of a crank that you turn. Because the sash is designed to fit tightly against the weather seal when closed, they let very little air through. In fact, when the wind blows against the glass of a casement-type window, it pushes it against the sash, which simply makes it seal even more tightly. Casement windows usually fit in best with a contemporary design. The second type of window is the double-hung window. This is the more traditional style with which you may be familiar. They consist of a lower pane and an upper pane. When you wish to open the window, you slide the lower pane upward. The weather seal that is used on double-hung windowsbecomes damaged over time, which means it lets inmore air than an undamaged seal.However, double-hung windows can usually be tilted inward for cleaning, which makes them more convenient in this aspect. The third type of window is a sliding window. This is basically a double-hung window, but it slides from left to right, instead of up and down. It is subject to the same sort of abuse as a double-hung window, which makes it just as inefficient.

    ...

Click here to read the rest of the article at HowToDoThings.com

Author: Tonya Sandersfeld

Featured Local Company

Hood Raymond A Shop

(913) 294-4832
5 N Agate St
Paola, KS

Related Articles
- Winterizing Your Home Kansas
Cold weather is on the horizon, threatening to leak into your home and send a chill up your spine. With skyrocketing energy costs and a global movement to “go green,” now’s the time to help keep precious energy from going right out the window.
- Considerations When Replacing Windows and Doors Kansas
- How To Choose a Garden Shed Kansas
- Comparing Replacement Window Prices Kansas
- High Performance Windows Pay for Themselves Kansas
- How To Choose The Right Skylight Kansas
- Window Replacement Kansas
- Replacing Your Windows Kansas
- Aluminum Windows and Doors Kansas
- Beyond the Security System Kansas
Related Articles
- Winterizing Your Home Kansas
Cold weather is on the horizon, threatening to leak into your home and send a chill up your spine. With skyrocketing energy costs and a global movement to “go green,” now’s the time to help keep precious energy from going right out the window.
- Considerations When Replacing Windows and Doors Kansas
- How To Choose a Garden Shed Kansas
- Comparing Replacement Window Prices Kansas
- High Performance Windows Pay for Themselves Kansas
- How To Choose The Right Skylight Kansas
- Window Replacement Kansas
- Replacing Your Windows Kansas
- Aluminum Windows and Doors Kansas
- Beyond the Security System Kansas

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History