We’re so happy to have you as we explore another intriguing question. Can new windows protect your home from harmful UV rays? It’s a good question to ask before you get new windows installed. It’s an especially good question to ask as we wave goodbye to spring and welcome in summer. As the heat soars outside you want a window that not only protects your home from the heat, but can insulate from the inside to keep your energy costs down.
Energy Efficiency
Old windows can be a drag on your home’s overall energy efficiency. It’s always a good time to consider getting new energy efficient windows so save money both in the summer and winter months.
It’s amazing to think that new windows can protect you from the harmful UV rays, but it’s true, they do! New windows do this easily with little effort. They have built in coatings that prevent the harmful UV rays from entering your home.
Types Of Protection
Truth be told, all new windows have protection, but the level of protection they have differs between manufacturers. Being at a higher elevation the sun tends to beat down pretty hard on Colorado homes. It’s good to have the best protective windows out on the market today. At Conservation Construction we use the highest quality glass and coatings to ensure top notch energy efficiency. Our coating isn’t just the standard Low-E coatings which other companies use. We go above and beyond using a higher grade Low-E Glass coating which protects and insulates better.
Built In Sunblock
You can think of your new home windows as having a built in sunblock like you would use on yourself at the pool. Instead of your skin, this special coating protects the inside of your house from the harmful UV rays that it’s exposed to everyday. With this specialty Low-E Glass coating you’ll get phenomenal protection against the sun. Say goodbye to bleached furniture and flooring, because this coating prevents this occurrence from ever happening in your house again.
High Visibility
In addition, this coating lets in all the sun, gives you high visibility, all while keeping the heat out. Our Low-E glass includes layers within its protective coating to bounce UV rays back outside. The result is a clear coating which blocks even more solar gain, reflects heat, and lets even more light inside. This glass outperforms even tinted glass in most settings. You won’t have to compromise the views in your home for better energy efficiency like you used to. Whether the shades are open or closed in your home, you’ll get amazing energy efficiency. All Conservation Construction Windows have this coating. This means you’ll get more stable room temperatures all year round.
Final Thoughts
So yes, new home windows do block harmful UV rays from entering your home. That’s pretty neat technology considering where windows were from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. New windows protect your home more than ever before and the technology is only getting better. Your windows now do all the hard work for your home. They protect, insulate, and are easy to operate. So we encourage everyone to get new windows to save money and live a better life within the walls of their own home. Call us today for your no-hassle free quote because . . . what could it hurt? Visit our website for more information on our amazing windows and to request your free quote.