{"id":52471,"date":"2020-11-13T04:58:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T08:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/?p=52471"},"modified":"2020-11-12T15:42:29","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T19:42:29","slug":"3-things-to-look-for-in-a-replacement-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/3-things-to-look-for-in-a-replacement-window\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Look for in a Replacement Window"},"content":{"rendered":"
Replacement windows can increase the value, comfort and efficiency of your home. However, not all replacement windows provide the value that homeowners are searching for.<\/p>\n
How can you avoid being overwhelmed by all of the window details and still get the window you’re looking for?<\/p>\n
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Energy Star<\/a> is an unbiased government agency dedicated to testing the energy efficiency of products. The scien<\/p>\n tists at Energy Star know all about the little details that get so overwhelming when window shopping. Not only do they judge the window off of it’s features and craftsmanship, they put each window through some serious testing to determine whether a window is truly as energy efficient as it claims.<\/p>\n If a window isn\u2019t at least Energy Star Rated, it isn\u2019t worth your time. If the window has the Energy Star Most Efficient Award<\/a> – you won\u2019t have any regrets when it comes to energy efficiency.<\/p>\n View each pane of glass as a layer of insulation. The more panes of glass, the greater the insulating power. In the article Are Your Windows Ready for Winter?<\/em><\/a> the difference between a triple pane and single pane window is made abundantly clear.<\/p>\n The article discussed a test performed on two types of windows: single pane and triple pane.<\/p>\n The inside surface temperature of window was measured for temperature on the same 23\u00baF day.<\/p>\n The single pane window measured 32.9\u00aa – nearly 10\u00baF warmer than outside.<\/p>\nTip: Let Energy Star do most of the leg work for you.<\/h4>\n
2) Double or Triple Pane Window<\/h2>\n