Types Of Energy Efficient Windows We Produce Locally | Fort Worth, TX
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Our management team has been building, installing, and replacing windows throughout the DFW area for over 30 years. Not only do we have tons of experience handling all phases of the window industry, from consultation through to aftercare services, but we’ve been building our own local range of energy efficient windows since the early 2000s.
Advantages of Buying Energy Efficient Windows Locally
We’re proud of our status as a local supplier, and there are many advantages to supporting local businesses and buying local. Here’s our top 3:
Strengthening our local economy
Civic economics studies have lauded the benefits of shopping locally for years, primarily because when dollars are spent locally, they’re often re-spent locally through local staff salaries and improving local facilities. Spending locally raises money in taxable transactions that may lead to additional funding for local amenities, including schools and government services. One study even claims that for every dollar spent at a local business, three times the amount is returned to our local economy, which returns far more than shopping at chain stores or buying online. When small businesses thrive, so does the community it’s based in!
Creating more local jobs
Not only are you playing a part in strengthening our economy when you choose to buy your energy efficient windows locally, but you also help create more local jobs. Our builders, installers, sales representatives, etc., all live and work locally.
Reduce environmental impact.
They typically consume less land, are located closer to residents and create less traffic and air pollution. All of this leads to less congestion, less habitat loss, and less negative impact on the environment. While this may not impact you immediately, it can definitely impact your children and grandchildren in the future.
Our Production Plant in Fort Worth, TX
If you choose to purchase your next energy efficient windows from Energy Window Solutions, rest assured your home’s windows are manufactured in the local area. Our production plant in Fort Worth, TX is where we manufacture our high-quality window systems, and we pride ourselves on this because there aren’t too many businesses that still manufacture their windows this close to home anymore.
Our windows are built with lead-free PVC from a global leader in extrusion technology. Each section of PVC is cut and welded to meet your specific window’s measurements. Vinyl is most commonly used for window frames when building windows at our plant for the following reasons:
- Non-conductive; they don’t create additional heat during the summer
- Color stability; less fading means your home’s look stays stronger for longer
- Impact durability; less likely to break
- Weather-resistance; less deterioration when exposed to harsh Texan winters and summers
When we create vinyl windows, we use multi-chambered vinyl that has dead air spaces built-in. These dead air spaces provide additional insulation, promising additional indoor comfort and improved energy savings. Plus, multi-chambered vinyl offers more surface for us to weld, creating stronger windows for you to enjoy.
The energy efficient windows created at our manufacturing plant offer high performance. As the demand for more energy efficiency grows, our manufacturing process and materials are improving. We create windows that use R5 technology to boost energy savings and improve efficiency. When looking for energy efficient windows, many people look for those with Energy Star ratings. Many Energy Star windows and doors have an R-value of 3, while many of our locally-produced windows have an R rating of 5. Windows with a higher R-value are better insulated and slow the rate of heat transfer through the window.
Whether you want a simple, single-hung window, large picture window, awning windows to provide light into basement rooms, or double-hung windows, you’ll find them all manufactured at our local plant.
Our Most Popular Window Styles
We offer a variety of window styles, each built locally, to residents of Fort Worth, TX and beyond. Some of our most popular energy efficient windows are:
- Slimline windows
- Double pane windows
- Triple pane windows
- Awning windows
One of the reasons our slimline range is popular with locals is because it’s the perfect option for both replacement and new window fittings where the customer wants the maximum amount of visible glass to let in sunlight and a great view of the outdoors. They’re commonly used in condos and apartment builds, as they include a low-level frame that doesn’t jut out too far from the building exterior, creating a sleek, modern look. With these windows, you can improve both the viewing area and the amount of light penetration, providing light, airy interiors in apartments and condos.
Double pane windows, also referred to as double glazing or insulated glazing, provide more energy efficiency than single-pane window styles. In these windows, two panes of glass are separated by air- or gas-filled space that helps to reduce heat loss. Insulated glass panes have a range of thicknesses to suit a variety of requirements, from 3mm to 10mmm and above. Double pane windows can also make use of tempered glass or laminated glass sheets.
If you want to go one step further in your search for energy efficient windows, then triple pane windows are the go-to. In addition to superior energy efficiency through two layers of air- or gas-filled space, these windows offer better sound reduction and condensation resistance. They are designed to keep the heat, cold, and noise at bay.
Awning windows are popular due to their varied usage. Anywhere that increased ventilation is required, you can use an awning window. Bathrooms, kitchens, and basements are just three places you can find them built into TX homes. Awning windows have a top hinge that leads the window to open outwards. The downward slant of the glass, while the window is open, provides a slope for the rain to flow away from the house. With awning windows, you can still ventilate rooms during rainy weather. Not only can they be used above or below picture windows, but they are often found in basements as they can be fitted near the ceiling and safely let in light and air.
For true factory value, purchase your energy efficient windows from us today. Call us at Energy Window Solutions for a free estimate to get started!