Technological advances enhance energy efficiency because these advancements reduce the amount of energy something uses while performing at the same level. As a result, it decreases the amount of energy needed to heat the house as a part of energy conservation. A typical example of energy efficient product is windows. Windows are an essential part of the house. Not only do they increase the value of your house and enhance its cub appeal but it also saves your energy bills because they are energy efficient. With time passing by, technology keeps on advancing. Windows are now available in many different options and every time a technological advancement occurs in the window industry, windows get more and more energy efficient.
Here are some of the best and new technologies that bring greater energy efficiency to the windows:
- New frames
With the help of the technology, new and different kinds of frames are being made now. Previously, wood was being used as a frame as it gave excellent thermal insulation in the house and looked perfect with the traditional themed houses. However, wood frames need a lot of maintenance and sometimes, air leaked through as well resulting in heat loss, which means that it was not energy efficient at all. However, now, vinyl frames are available. These frames do no need any maintenance at all and are designed in such a way that they provide perfect thermal insulation. Also, remember that the thicker the vinyl frame, the better the thermal performance.
- Weather stripping
Weather stripping is one of the essential elements that does not allow air leakage in your windows. It is quite essential to have weather stripping if you do not want any rain water from entering your house. In other words, the better the quality of the weather stripping, the lower the air leakage. Due to the advancements in technology, now there are a lot of different kinds of weather stripping that are of good quality available in the market.
- Low-e glass
Low-e glass is a type of glass that has some special coating applied to it. It is quite different from the normal glasses. This glass helps to stop temperature transference. Not only that but it also does not allow UV rays into your house that are quite harmful for you and your interior furnishings.
- Multiple panes
Without having multiple panes, glass windows are not that good in being energy efficient since glass is a terrible insulator. Therefore, having multiple panes in windows is quite essential. In the past, we were only restricted to double glazed window and it was not quite possible because only 2 panes could be done but now with the help of the technology, more than 2 panes can be done, resulting in increased energy efficiency.
- Gas fills
Last but not the least, gas is filled in between each pane of glass in order to make the windows more energy efficient. Due to the advancements in technology, now gases such as argon can be filled in.
