With energy costs as high as they are, you are probably concerned about lowering the amount of energy that you waste. There are many different methods that can be used to lower your energy usage, but one of the major culprits in energy loss are your windows. In fact, it has been estimated that about 70% of the energy you lose in a home is caused by windows and doors.
So what are your options? You could choose to install low-e windows in your home. They give you benefits both in the summer and the winter. In the summer they reflect the ultraviolet and infrared radiation from the sun, preventing it from heating up the inside, and in the winter, it will reflect the heat inside of your home back in, keeping it warm for longer. It is not a cheap investment, and there is a range of different coatings that are more or less effective at reflecting the radiation.
