New windows are an excellent way to improve your home’s appearance and increase its value. They also keep the house cool during a Smithtown summer and warm during a cold winter.
But you need to choose the right windows for your house’s architecture style and location. Unless you have construction experience, you should hire a window installation specialist.
Egress Windows
Egress windows are an important safety feature that helps ensure that your home has a safe escape route in the event of an emergency. They are required by law to be installed in your basement and must meet certain size requirements. Installing a new egress window requires the assistance of experts and will likely be an expensive project.
Unlike double hung and sliding windows that have sash that slide up and down, casement windows open wide using side hinges and require a hand crank for operation. Their large openings allow more natural light into the room and can be easily opened for ventilation.
Energy Star Certified Windows
ENERGY STAR windows help reduce energy use and lower your home’s carbon footprint. They minimize heat loss and gain, which puts less strain on heating and cooling systems, resulting in significant savings on your monthly utility bills.
The ENERGY STAR program’s labeling system helps you make informed decisions about the best window for your climate zone. For example, a window’s U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) ratings indicate how well it performs in different weather conditions.
Marvin Replacement offers ENERGY STAR certified windows with Low-E glass and argon gas filling. These features limit the amount of UV rays that pass through the window, protecting fabrics, wood floors and favorite artwork from fading or discoloring.
Fiberglass Windows
Capture the breeze while improving your home’s energy-efficiency and reducing maintenance. These replacement windows install easily in Colonials, Cape Cod cottages, and Contemporary Long Island homes and are ideal for awning and picture windows.
Durable fiberglass resists the elements and is 8 times stronger than vinyl. Its strength supports narrower frames and more glass.
Fiberglass insulates for energy efficiency, keeping your house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. It also blocks out street noise and reduces glare. Choose from several glass options, including frosted and tinted glass, which can obscure visibility while allowing natural light to pass through. The pultruded fiberglass frame also offers design flexibility, unlike vinyl, which only comes in a few colors.
Composite Windows
With a side hinge, casement windows swing open like a door and make cleaning easy. They look great in historic or contemporary homes. In addition to their aesthetic beauty, they offer better ventilation than sliding windows and are less likely to obstruct outdoor entertainment areas.
They can be combined with awning and hopper windows for maximum energy efficiency and a unique look. You can also choose from a variety of styles, grids, and glass to meet your specific needs. They are perfect for renovations that focus on durability and energy efficiency. They can even achieve ultra-low u-values for Passive House-level energy performance. They’re also durable enough to withstand harsh weather conditions.
Low-E Glass
When it comes to energy efficiency, the type of glass that is used in your window is crucial. Low-E glass is made with a transparent, nearly invisible coating that reflects infrared and UV rays, keeping your home comfortable while also saving you money on energy bills.
These windows are ideal for northern climate zones and meet ENERGY STAR requirements. They reduce your heating costs and help your furniture, draperies, and other fabrics last longer by blocking harmful ultraviolet rays. Choose from frosted or tinted glass to maximize privacy and reduce glare while still allowing light to pass through. NFRC stickers show your window’s visible light transmittance (VLT) and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). The lower the SHGC, the more energy efficient the window is.
Triple Pane Windows
The most energy-efficient replacement windows available today, triple pane windows have three glass panes separated by spacers. They can save homeowners 10 to 15% on their energy bills and require less maintenance than double pane windows.
Triple pane windows can be insulated with either Krypton or Argon gas. Both options are significantly better at preventing heat transfer than standard air.
Triple pane windows are also more sound-proof than their dual-pane counterparts. While no window will block out noise completely, triple pane windows reduce outdoor noise by 80% or more.