Can I Reduce My Energy Bills by Installing Hurricane Impact Windows?
Energy bills in Palm Beach County and throughout Florida are sky high. In fact, in 2023, Floridians had the fourth highest energy bills in the nation[1]. A recent study from the U.S. Department of Energy found that “windows are responsible for 8.6% of energy use in buildings, and they influence end uses that make up about 43% of building end use.[2]” Replacing older, standard windows with new, hurricane impact windows in South Florida can have a significant influence on your home’s energy bills. Let’s look at some reasons why:
Window Frames
Hurricane impact window frames are built with extra strong materials. This ensures that wind can’t penetrate them during a hurricane; it also ensures that they provide stronger insulating properties than a standard window frame. Another differentiating feature of hurricane impact window frames is that, when installed properly, they create an airtight seal, preventing the hot air outdoors from entering your home.
Window Glass
Standard windows have a single pane of glass. This provides minimal insulation against the outdoor temperature. In fact, if you stand near a window on a sunny day, you can often feel the sun beating down on you inside your home. In contrast, hurricane impact windows feature double panes of glass with an interlayer made of laminated vinyl. This special construction enhances the structural integrity of the window and minimizes air transfer between the inside of your home and the hot, humid South Florida air outside.
Enhanced UV Protection
Standard windows typically have no UV protection. This is why paint, wallpaper, rugs, and furniture in sunny rooms in your home often fade faster than in rooms with little sun exposure. With hurricane impact windows, the interlayer provides protection against UV rays. Additionally, many hurricane impact windows feature low-E coatings. When sun rays hit a low-E coating, the rays are reflected back outside, preventing them from entering your home and heating it up.
All of these benefits of hurricane impact windows reduce how hard your air conditioning needs to run to maintain a comfortable ambient temperature, thereby reducing your energy bills. If you are interested in learning more about the energy-saving properties of hurricane impact windows, as well as their many other benefits, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, located in Boca Raton. Our knowledgeable sales associates can also visit you at your home to provide customized recommendations to fit your needs. We pride ourselves on offering both premium products and premium service at a range of budget levels.
Since 2012, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has been engineering and installing high-quality impact windows, doors, and shutters for residential and commercial buildings throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties.
Based in Boca Raton, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors offers a turnkey service to clients including initial design, engineering, permitting, installation and finish work. From elegant French doors to hurricane impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has your solution.
At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we carry only the highest-quality products from the nation’s top manufacturers – and we stand behind everything we sell. For a free estimate, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors at 561-241-9463, visit us atcitiquiethurricanewindows.com, or stop by the showroom today at 6530 West Rogers Circle, Suite 29, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
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[1] Tampa Bay Times. Florida electric bills skyrocketed recently. Here’s why.. Accessed October 29, 2024.
[2] U.S. Department of Energy. Windows Key to Increased Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Achieving Clean Energy Economy | Department of Energy. Accessed October 29, 2024.