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Part 2: Making a Case for Casement Windows: Why Casement Windows Are a Worthy Investment – Energy Efficiency

Gone are the days when homeowners would choose products for their homes based on aesthetics alone. Most have become more aware of the advantages that energy-efficient home products offer. As windows play a crucial part in maintaining a home’s energy efficiency, it is important to look for a type of window that has a reputation for helping to curb the cost of utilities.

What Makes Casement Windows Energy-Efficient

Here’s good news for those looking to get casement windows – they are the second-best window design for energy savings, just behind fixed-pane windows. To prove this point, let’s take a look at the features that make casement windows energy-efficient.

Ventilation

As casement windows open all the way outward, they provide excellent natural ventilation and lighting. Unlike double-hung windows that are typically closed on top, casement windows swing open completely for maximum airflow.

Seal Tightness

When a casement window closes, it pushes against a seal and a latch mechanism which gives off a force to pull the sash into the seal. Thus, it can minimize air leakage and help keep the warm air in, cold air out and vice versa.

Framing and Glazing

A casement window’s energy-efficient construction and function can be maximized by choosing products that have equally efficient framing and glazing features. Wood, fiberglass and wood-clad frames offer outstanding insulation values. Windows with multiple glazing, low-E coating and gas fills are considered the best choice for energy efficiency.

In the next post, we take a look at the other advantages of casement windows and see how they can increase a home’s resale value.

John Zatwarnytsky

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