Windows / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...windows utilize low-emissivity coatings and insulating gas layers to minimize heat loss in cold climates. © Innotech Windows While standard double-pane windows often meet the bare minimum certification levels, upgrading to triple-pane models brings substantial long-term value. Triple-pane windows include three distinc...

...windows. Not only do we have access to vacuum insulated windows finally, the option of solar windows means Vacuum insulated glass may not even be the best energy-conscious window you can buy. We need to consider whether windows are more valuable as an energy saver, or energy harnessing item. But that's a great problem ...

...windows and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Window film treatments to reflect heat and lower AC bills Are gas filled windows worth the extra cost? Aerogel : super insulation for windows and walls Suspended film windows - triple pane performance without the we...

...windows The transition toward net-zero building has traditionally focused on rooftops, but energy-generating glass coatings are now turning the building envelope itself into a power plant. By integrating transparent photovoltaic (TPV) technology directly into windows and facades, homeowners and professionals can harves...

...windows, find more info about related subjects & green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Window buyers guide: tops tips for buying the best performing windows  Aerogel in windows and walls: guide to r-value and efficiency How to install windows & doors correctl...

...windows worth the money? Do gas-filled windows reduce passive solar heat gain? Lifespan and leakage: how long does gas in windows last? Replacing gas-filled windows Our conclusions on gas-filled windows What are argon and krypton gases? Argon and krypton are inert, non-toxic gases used to fill the space between glass...

...windows. So, what is the difference between U-values and R-values? This page is intended to clear that up. R-values are great for an easy understanding of how one type of insulation stacks up against another, whereas using U-values fine tunes that game a bit. While they measure the same basic characteristic - a buildin...

...windows provides superior insulation value but has a frosted look to it, which would be a disadvantage in most cases, but an advantage in some cases where you want frosted windows for privacy, Image © Ecohome Some uses where it could be a benefit are for bathroom windows, basement windows or windows facing neighbors h...

...windows, a homeowner or professional can apply an aftermarket reflective window film. These films work by reflecting solar radiation and are a great way to improve the performance of older, non-low-e windows. They can be particularly useful on east or west-facing windows that receive a lot of unwanted sun and contribut...

...windows. Tilt and turn windows are particularly prized in high-performance building for their reliable, long-term airtightness. Cost and durability Slider and hung windows are typically the most affordable option, followed by casement windows. Tilt and turn windows are generally the most expensive due to their complex ...

...windows for energy conservation. Find more pages about high performance home building below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Suspended film windows - a multipane window without the weight Find the best windows - the Ecohome buyers guide for windows  How to seak air leaks around doors and windows W...