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Maybe it's time to replace those old single-pane windows in the pool
house
By using energy efficient
vinyl replacement
windows for the pool house, you can reduce
light and heat transfer, as well as heating and cooling costs.
According to the Cost vs. Value report, the national average cost of
an upscale window replacement was $15,502 installed. This is based
on replacing 10 existing 3x5 double-hung windows, with 10
double-glazed, divided- light windows having cherry or alder
interior finish and an exterior finish of copper or aluminum
cladding. This is a slightly higher yield of 77 % over replacing the
same windows with windows at a mid-range price.
New windows do more than just look good, The national average of the
mid-range job had a cost of 9,424 and the job was recouped at 74%.
This was replacing 10 existing 3x 5 double-hung windows with 10
vinyl-clad
double-glazed windows. This does not include replacing the existing
interior or exterior trim.
Windows are also a source of heat. Tinting and shading windows can
reduce the natural light entering the room, but also reduce heat and
keeps a rooms temperature from fluctuating. Un-tinted windows
increase a room's temperature but also can cause carpets, fabric,
wallpaper, paint, and wood to fade.
In 1992, the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program
began. As a voluntary labeling program, it was designed to identify
and promote energy-efficient products. The average household spends
more than 40 percent of its annual budget on heating and cooling
costs. By using Energy Star-qualified windows, you can save 15
percent on your annual budget.
The most harmful sunlight rays are ultraviolet (UV). These are the
most energetic and the most likely to break down chemical bonds,
leading to fading and degradation of materials. This statement comes
from the Efficient Windows Collaborative, a group that manufactures
and promotes energy-efficient windows, and who receives support from
the U.S. Department of Energy's Windows and Glazing Program.
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