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Re: No Pane - No Gain!
Too bad you create all that trash when you repalce the windows. The new ones are very expensive and are still only R4-8 or so. You also block the wante heat in winter from entering.
I put removeable solar screens on my windows. Then I added inflectors to block more heat on the inside. In winter I can remove the solar sreens solar screens and also reverse the inflectors to gain heat.
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Replacing single-pane windows with Energy Star qualified dual pane low-e windows can reduce your heating and cooling needs by close to one-third! Give your doors the once-over, too; an air-trapping door sweep costs about $15, is easy to install, and can reduce the air that escapes through the gap between the bottom of your door and the floor.
These steps will save you money and increase the comfort of your home. They are also better for the environment because lowering your energy use means less air pollution from power plants.
CALIF Design Tip: If building a new home, consider a reduced number of windows on the east/west sides of the home where you will have increased heat gain! For existing homes, install awnings, sun shields, and check with your local utility company for a "free trees" program!
Definition:
Low-Emissivity (low-e) coating is a special glass coating microscopically thin and essentially invisible to the naked eye. The coating is made of metal or metallic oxide layers deposited on a window glazing surface to reduce the U-factor and reduce solar heat gain.
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