Are you interested in reducing your home’s carbon footprint, but not sure where to begin? An excellent place to start is with an energy-efficient window installation. This addition to your home can help the environment and lower your energy bills at the same time. To achieve this, you have to secure products with beneficial energy ratings.

Understanding Energy Ratings for Your Window Installation 

What’s a Window Energy Rating?

This rating measures how efficiently your windows absorb and transmit sunlight and gain and lose heat in your home. This is not a “best” or “worst” rating. Rather, it determines what pane, glass, fill, siding, and edge space option is ideal for your climate.

How Do I Decide What Window Energy Rating Is Right for Me?

If you live in an area that is cool for most of the year, you will need to consider windows with more insulation than someone who lives in a primarily warm climate. If where you reside has four distinct seasons, you may need a window installation with multi-purpose functions. The National Fenestration Rating Council® (NFRC) determines the criteria for energy-efficient windows all over the United States. If you want to know what rating is best for your state, click here.

Now That I Know My Energy Rating, What’s the Next Step?

Review your home improvement needs and how an energy-efficient window installation fits into your budget. One easier and cheaper method is to use spray foam installation, which seals all the gaps in your current windows, ensuring the cool or warm air remains inside the home.

Want to get started on your eco-friendly window installation today? Contact the professionals at Bel-Air Home Improvement in Platteville, WI. They provide expertise in everything from gutters to roofing insulation to storm damage repair. Give them a call at 608-348-­2381 or visit their website for more information.