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You don’t need double pane windows Dallas…unless, of course, you want:
✓ Lower Energy Bills
✓ A Quieter Home
✓ A Safer, More Secure Home
✓ More Stable Indoor Temperatures
✓ Stunning Curb Appeal
Double Pane Or Triple Pane Windows Explained
Double Pane Windows Dallas Benefits
Lower Energy Bills: Most homeowners are familiar with the benefits of wall and attic insulation. Having double pane windows is like adding attic insulation to your windows! When you fire up your HVAC system, you’re basically buying cooler (or warmer) air from the power company.
I think you’d agree that keeping all the “bought air” inside your home rather than just letting it pass out into the environment is a benefit. Not only that, the heat from the sun should not be allowed to flow freely into your home. That’s exactly what happens with old single pane windows and even cheap builder grade multi-pane windows.
Quieter Home: Double pane windows will also make your home quieter. Neighborhood and traffic noise will have a harder time penetrating your home. Windows have an STC (sound transmission class) rating on them depicting how much noise can penetrate the window. Think about the difference between a sheet of glass and a concrete block wall.
The standard single pane glass has an STC rating of between 18 and 20. Upgraded double pane windows have an STC rating of between 36 and 40. With specific glass upgrades, you can even exceed 40. With someone trying to speak with you from the other side of a window, here are the results of a range of STC ratings.
| STC Rating | Performance | Real World Affect |
|---|---|---|
| 20–29 | Very Poor | PoorNormal speech can be easily heard and understood. |
| 30–34 | Poor to Fair | Loud speech can be heard and understood; normal speech is muffled. |
| 35–39 | Moderate | Loud speech is audible but difficult to understand. |
| 40–44 | Good | Loud speech can be heard faintly as a murmur, but not understood. |
| 45–49 | Very Good | This is the official threshold where true privacy begins; loud speech is mostly inaudible. |
Safer And More Secure: From a family safety perspective, new windows provide several benefits. Older windows may not close properly, won’t lock, and are hard to open. Hard to open windows are especially dangerous because they essentially are blocking a fire exit. Windows that do not lock are a burglar’s dream, and of course, poorly fitted windows leak energy, create drafts, and offer a place for insects to enter your home.
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Stable Room Temperatures: This feature is the one that saves energy. If the hot outside air and infrared heat can not enter your home, it will be more comfortable. The A/C you’re paying for will stay inside you home when you seal all those leaks by replacing your single pane and other inferior performing windows with new double pane window for Dallas homes.
Improved Curb Appeal: When it comes to curb appeal, new replacement double pane windows can make a huge difference. For one, fresh, clean windows always make a home look more inviting. When you do decide to replace, you don’t have to go with the same material and look. There are many options in types of material (vinyl, wood, aluminum, composite, fiberglass) and each window material and manufacturer will offer a great selection of frame colors.
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Each manufacturer will have a slightly different frame profile. Windows don’t always have to be replaced with the same style either. We have sliders, casements, single hung, double hung, picture windows, and combinations of windows styles. We have architectural shapes and grid styles to choose from.
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As you can see, there is quite a variety to explore but, don’t get discouraged! We are The Window Experts and we are ready to assist. Call us to talk about the possibilities. Complete a request form and invite us out to show samples and work with you to arrive at a solution that solves all your window and door problems.