When the heat of summer moves into Tennessee in full force, keeping our homes cool is a top priority. You can have the best air conditioning system, but if your windows are not energy efficient, your house may still feel like a sauna.
Windows that are old, have seal failure (you’ll have fog and dirt buildup between the panes), or water leakage (you’ll see rot around the windows and windowsills), need to be replaced. Doing this will result in not only a cooler home, but lower electric bills as well.
Rick Schuman, a sales representative for Pella windows for over 15 years, and Paul Atwood, a trade representative for Pella, provide some helpful advice about replacing your home’s windows.
- Look online for a professional window installer that only handles windows. If you go to Pella.com and put in your zip code, you can easily schedule an appointment with a representative.
- A 5/8 thick triple pane with low E (emissivity) will reflect the sun rays while still allowing in visible light. There’s a balancing act because you want energy efficient windows, but still want the sunlight that comes through to look natural and maintain the true colors on the walls. Also, look for an energy label of .30 or less.
- The lead time is 4 to 6 weeks, so don’t wait too long to get started. For an average size house, allow three to five days for installation. Once they’re in, have a salesperson come back out and walk around the house to make sure everything looks fine.
Pella Windows & Doors of Nashville
277 Mallory Station Road, Suite #107
Franklin
615.292.7080
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