{"id":52438,"date":"2020-11-06T12:34:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T16:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/?p=52438"},"modified":"2020-11-12T15:47:36","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T19:47:36","slug":"are-your-windows-ready-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/are-your-windows-ready-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Your Windows Ready For Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are Your Windows Ready For Winter?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The snowfall we had a couple of weeks ago might have felt like a wake-up call:<\/p>\n

Winter is on the way!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to The Kansas City Star<\/a>, “the Farmers\u2019 Almanac<\/a> is predicting a very cold winter for the Midwest” this year.<\/p>\n

As we spend even more of our time inside our homes lately, \u00a0you’re likely thinking less of driving in snow and more about winter at home. So how do you prepare your home for winter?<\/p>\n

Let’s start by asking which winter vision you expect from your home:<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Lots of cozy days watching the snow fall in front of the fire.<\/li>\n
  2. Warm fuzzy socks, sweaters, and blankets trying to combat the chilly breeze from your drafty windows while still paying extra for heating bills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If your expectation is the drafty one, then your windows likely need to be replaced. How can you really know if replacing your window would make a big enough difference?<\/p>\n

    The Winter Window Challenge!<\/h2>\n

    To find out if windows really had an impact on a home\u2019s energy efficiency, we did a window challenge: Single Pane Window vs Triple Pane Window.<\/p>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    The Window Challenge<\/b><\/h2>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    Single Pane Window VS Triple Pane Window<\/h2>\n

    The Challenge: Which window is the warmest on a cold winter day? We measured both windows in the same house, on the same overcast day. The outside temperature was 23 \u00baF.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    <\/h3>\n

    Single Pane Window Performance<\/b><\/h3>\n

    \u00a0We measured the temperature of the single pane window. It’s inside temperature was 32.9 \u00baF – \u00a0only 10 degrees warmer than outside! Burr!<\/p>\n

    \"Single

    Single Pane Window measured 32.9\u00baF when it was 23\u00baF outside.<\/p><\/div>\n

    <\/h3>\n

    Triple Pane Window Performance<\/b><\/h3>\n

    In the same house we installed triple pane windows<\/a> with krypton gas. It was still only 23 \u00baF outside, but the triple pane window was 62.6 \u00baF.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Triple

    Triple pane window measured 62.6\u00baF when outside temperature was 23\u00baF.<\/p><\/div>\n

    <\/h3>\n

    Window Challenge Winner?!?!<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Triple Pane by a long shot! It was 30 degrees warmer than the single pane!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    <\/h3>\n

    <\/h3>\n

    Triple Pane Window VS Wall<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Out of curiosity, we measured the temperature of the wall to see if the window could perform any better. The wall measured 65.4 degrees. Only two degrees warmer. So essentially, with a triple pane window, your windows will provide as much insulation as your walls.<\/p>\n

    \"Measurement

    The insulated wall measured 65.4\u00baF, only 2\u00baF warmer than the triple pane window.<\/p><\/div>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    Try Your Own Winter Window Challenge<\/b><\/h2>\n

    You can easily do your own challenge. You don’t need exact measurements, you can detect a difference pretty quickly simply by touching the window. Does the window feel colder than the same wall it\u2019s on? If yes, then likely it’s time for a window upgrade!<\/p>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    Get Your Windows Ready for Winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Just think of the energy savings and increased comfort if you were to upgrade your windows to energy efficient.\u00a0 Y<\/span>our windows could be as insulating as your walls. No more throwing money out of the window!<\/p>\n

    \"Living<\/p>\n

    So go ahead, and get cozy. Find the replacement windows that will add beauty and warmth to your home.<\/p>\n

    You might be wondering, how can I make sure to get a window that is actually energy efficient<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Look for our article next week: 3 Things to Look for in a Replacement Window.<\/a><\/p>\n

    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Discover the difference energy efficient, triple-pane windows can make, and learn how to know whether it’s time for your windows to be replaced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":52446,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWindows Ready for Winter - Keep Your Home Cozy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get your windows ready for winter by learning the difference energy efficient windows can make. 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