As Michigan homeowner Rob Fanjoy knows, replacing older windows with new, Energy Star rated ones, can be a great step towards cutting energy costs and boosting home value. Last year, Fanjoy replaced his 50 year-old windows with energy-efficient Simonton windows, and one year later, saw a 18,300 cubic foot decrease in the gas used to heat his home. Not only that, Fanjoy additionally shaved 1,660 kilowatt hours from his electric bills due to lower air conditioning costs.
Fanjoy is among a growing number witnessing the energy-saving and value-boosting benefits of new window systems. From companies such as Simonton and JELD-WEN, a number of Energy Star rated products with Low-E glass (a glass coating that keeps heat inside in the winter, and outside in the summer), are becoming available on the market that not only boost the curb-appeal of homes, but also drastically cut the energy costs.
These products and their benefits only support the findings of a recent poll published in the July issue of Green Building Product Dealer, in which an estimate 73% of homeowners would be willing to pay more for building and remodeling products that offer green or energy-efficient advantages.
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