Aluminum to Vinyl Window Replacement in Arvada, CO
We recently (2015) completed this aluminum to vinyl window replacement in Arvada, Colorado. The aluminum windows were probably the original to when the house was built, roughly 1960s. Single pane windows are not energy-efficient. Nor are old aluminum frames.
Removing the original aluminum windows involved removing the glass, collapsing the metal frames, and installing a new double Low-E Ply Gem windows. Most other window installation companies in Arvada will make a new window to fit in the existing aluminum frame. However, doing so reduces the overall glass/visible portion of the window. Also, the existing aluminum frames didn’t have a thermal brake. As a result, the metal gets cold and pushes that into the house.
In addition to replacing their original aluminum windows with vinyl, this customer also installed blow-in insulation in his attic after our windows were installed and started saving 35% on his energy bill per month. This aluminum to vinyl window replacement in Arvada, CO was a success. Our customer was very happy with the work, and are looking forward to saving money in the future on their utility bill.
Today’s Energy-Efficient Windows
Most Energy-Efficient Window Types
Just about any new window will be more energy-efficient than an original 1960s aluminum window. That said, some new windows are more energy-efficient than others. For example, if you’re looking for the most energy-efficient one, choose a casement, awning, or fixed/picture window. When the window blows against a casement or awning window, the window pushes against them, making the seal stronger. Picture/fixed windows are the most energy-efficient window type since they don’t open.
Single, Double, or Triple-Pane
Space between two planes, such as two pieces of glass, is insulation. With single-pane windows, there’s no space, therefore practically no insulation. Replace the air between two pieces of glass with argon gas, which is denser than air, and you improve your insulation. Three panes of glass is even better.
Low-E
You’ll often see or hear the term Low-E when shopping for new windows in Arvada, CO. It means low-emissivity. It’s a glass coating. Low-E coating works be reflecting or absorbing heat. Low-E coatings can be applied to both interior and exterior glass. On exterior glass, Low-E coating reflects heat away. On interior glass, Low-E reflects heat back into the house.
If you’re in need of energy-efficient windows in Arvada, Colorado, contact us for a free consultation and estimate. We offer quality windows from name-brands, such as Andersen, Pella, Jeld-Wen, Marvin, and Pella. All our work is backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty.