Replace, repair or tint your windows for a new look and better energy efficiency

Was your house drafty last winter? Did you find yourself reaching for a sweater or blanket on most chilly nights? If so, it might be time to consider window glass replacement or window glass tinting to improve your home's energy efficiency.

Replacing your existing glass with insulated glass can make a huge difference in your heating and cooling bills. Insulated glass most often comes in double or triple-pane, designed to provide a more temperate environment for your home, keeping heat in or out depending on the season. Look for window glass replacement panes with a low U-factor, which measures how much heat, passes through glass. Also check the SHGC factor, which tracks how much heat you're gaining from absorbed sunlight. Your residential glass repair company will be able to advise you on the ratings for your various window glass replacement options, allowing you to make an informed decision.

Another option to consider in residential glass repair is window glass tinting. Tinting can provide greater energy efficiency and reduce fading of valuable furniture, rugs, and finishes by blocking UV rays. In addition, the thin coating provided by tinting adds an extra bit of energy efficiency.

Whether you have an historic home and want to preserve the look of your character-defining windows, or a newer home and simply want to match what's there, you'll find you can do it with window glass replacement or residential glass repair. Be sure to find a glass contractor that’s experienced with residential glass replacement of varying types and your investment will pay off for years to come.

Efficient Window Glass Replacement Services and Specifications

Winter’s on its way—is your inefficient doors and windows letting out too much heat and costing you money? Consider contacting a Nashville glass company and looking into glass door replacement or a replacement glass window. New, insulated glass doors or windows can make a big difference in your heating bill's bottom line. Here's a brief guide to replacements:

Window Glass Replacement

Check with your Nashville glass company for manufacturer’s specifications on U-factor and SHGC ratings. The replacement glass window or glass door replacement should have low ratings for each of these. The U-factor measure’s passage of heat through glass—with lower ratings being more energy efficient. Lower SHGC ratings mean your replacement glass is reducing solar gain, which in turn means less heat from absorbed sunlight.

Insulated glass is another specification you want to consider. Double- or triple-pane insulated glass will reduce energy costs and give you a more comfortable living environment. Make sure you ask the company doing your glass door replacement or replacement glass window about your specific product. The insulating efficiency of an insulated glass window is determined by the space between the windows and is normally given as the window's R-value. The higher the R-value, the more efficient your window or door! Using Argon gas in an insulated window typically raises the R-value. The type of glass itself can also raise the R-value, and if the glass is coated, it can raise the R-value even more.

Contact a Nashville glass company today and schedule a quote for replacing your inefficient doors or windows—you'll spend a little now, but you'll save for years!