The Source of a Home’s Energy Loss
One of the most effective ways to make your older home more energy efficient doesn’t involve alternate power sources, new energy efficient appliances, or conserving electricity. The best way to make your home more energy efficient is to update your windows. If your home still has old single pane aluminum windows, you could be losing most of the heat or cold generated by your furnace or air conditioner. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that windows are responsible for 25% of energy loss in a home. Replacing your old aluminum single pane windows with vinyl double pane windows can be one of the best ways to save energy.
Replacement windows also can help in an area you may not have thought about. Most of the noise coming in from outside will be eliminated once you upgrade to a double-paned window. A double-paned window is different from a single pane in that it is constructed of two panes of glass separated by air or a nontoxic gas like argon. You’ll be surprised when you realize just how noisy your neighborhood is once your replacement window blocks out incoming sound.
If you are a Maryland resident looking to improve your home’s efficiency by replacing your old windows, Ameritech Construction Corporation can help. Founded in 1981, Ameritech Construction Corp has been specializing in outdoor home improvement for the D.C. Metro area for nearly thirty years. Whether you are looking for bay, box, bow, picture, casement, or sliders, Ameritech Construction Corp is your expert in Maryland replacement windows.