energy saving windows

The windows on your home are responsible for much of the comfort you do or do not experience while inside. If your interior climate typically feels pleasant without needing to adjust the thermostat, it's a sign your windows are up-to-date and reliable. However, if you notice drafts or can feel the change of seasons from inside your home, you may want to consider getting a window replacement.

New windows can greatly boost the energy efficiency of your Colorado home, but did you know that you have the option to take your energy savings up another level? By investing in specialized energy-efficient windows, many homeowners save money in the long run through the reduced utility bills they begin to experience every month afterwards.

West Pro, a leading window replacement company out of Boulder, has 30+ years of combined experience delivering airtight window replacements, and understands the unique benefits homeowners can count on after an energy-efficient window installation. Below, we discuss how you can achieve significant savings by investing in these state-of-the-art products.

Look for an ENERGY STAR Certification

If you want to maximize the energy efficiency levels of your home, start by looking for new windows with ENERGY STAR approval. This certification means that a product has met or exceeded the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) standards for a specific climate zone, and that you can rely on it to provide your home with ample energy savings. Some leading window manufacturers that continually create products that earn the ENERGY STAR certification include:

  • ​Pella​
  • Andersen
  • Simonton
  • Therma-Tru
  • Ply Gem
  • Milgard

Improved Home Insulation Capabilities

One of the ways energy-efficient windows cut down on heat transfer is through their added insulation. Unlike standard windows, energy-efficient windows come with many specialized features and technology to reduce the chances of heat escaping your home during the cold winter months, or heat entering your home during the sweltering Colorado summers. Some of these features include:

  • Low-E Glass Coatings: This protective finish will help your glass panes better reflect harmful UV rays away from your home.
  • Gas-Filled Chambers: To keep heat from escaping, energy-efficient windows have inert gas-filled chambers in between glass panes.
  • Warm-Edge Spacers: Used between panes of glass, warm-edge spacers ensure heat doesn't escape out of the edges of your windows.

Airtight Seals & Reduced Chance of Leaks

In addition to some of the advanced technology listed above, energy-efficient windows are also built from robust materials to better seal off any home against the elements outside. The more barriers between your home interior and the cold Colorado winters or blistering hot summers, the more comfortable your indoor climate will remain. Some of the materials used to make these specialized windows as durable as possible are:

  • Multiple Glass Panes: Energy-efficient windows come with either double or triple-paned glass, making them virtually impenetrable by the weather outside!
  • Insulating Frames: In place of metal frames, energy-efficient windows come with wood, vinyl or fiberglass frames for better insulation.
  • Weatherproof Seals: Adding tight, weather-resistant seals around the moveable parts of a window and the frame will ensure top-tier energy efficiency.

At West Pro, we have earned many awards for continually delivering airtight window installations, including a "GuildMaster Award for Service Excellence" from GuildQuality as well as 650+ 5-star reviews from our previous customers for the results of our handiwork. When you're ready to invest in energy-efficient windows that will better protect your home and increase your savings, just give us a call. We'll give you more information on our products and installations, and a free estimate on our window replacement services.