What are my best options when purchasing and installing new windows? Our floor to ceiling windows are old and need to be replaced.

What are my best options when purchasing and installing new windows?

I appreciate the conflict associated with having a million dollar view and low performing windows. The good news is you can have a great view and high performance windows . Window technology has improved dramatically in the past few years. Even though I seldom recommend replacing existing windows I do suggest that if your windows need to be replaced for reasons other than energy efficiency that you select the highest performing window your budget will allow. Putting in smaller windows may be less beneficial than you might imagine, providing you select really superior windows. When considering replacement windows you need to look at two values : u-value, and solar heat gain coefficient. U-value U-value should be based on the overall window assembly, not center of glass. The lower the u-value the more energy efficient. An Energy Star window in climate zone 5 would have a U 0...

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