With summer's rising UV index as well as the increased energy costs of running the air conditioner, it makes sense to invest in new windows for your home.
Modern windows are not only built with cutting-edge technology that keeps the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation out of your living space, but they also keep the cool air inside by preventing the summer heat from permeating through the glass.
Ultraviolet radiation is a major cause of daily damage to your home's interior, including wood flooring, carpets, draperies, artwork, and walls.
Energy efficient windows today come with special gases injected between their layers, thus serving as a sunscreen for your home and protecting against the fading of expensive interior home items.
These same energy-efficient windows also help lower heating and cooling bills while adding to the resale value of your home.
For example, low E glass in Energy Star qualified windows reflects infrared light, keeping heat inside the home in the winter and outside in the summer.
These technical issues are best addressed by speaking to a Certified Energy Evaluator at a company like Langley based Centra Windows. The BC-based company has 29 years of experience in the home building materials industry, with all their finished products made in Langley.
When you visit any one of their numerous showrooms across BC, staff will provide a thorough explanation of the best options for upgrading your windows to improve their energy efficiency.
Government rebates and savings packages are also available for homeowners who are upgrading.
For more information on Centra Windows, go to www.centra.ca.
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