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In locations such as southern and central Arizona, including Phoenix, replacement windows will certainly make a perceptible impact in the comfort level of your home and in your utility bills. As well as the benefits related to energy and money savings, energy efficient replacement windows also improve the overall look of a home, reduce the noise level, permit less dust to come in a property, preserve the interior (carpet, rugs, floors, furniture, window coverings, art, pictures) against fading caused by ultraviolet light, allow more light in and minimize condensation on the windows.

Window Ratings
With greater than three hundred days of sun every year, how efficiently a window inhibits the heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun is crucial. Energy Star windows are ranked in five categories. The U-Factor and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient assess the amount of heat a window transfers and are the most significant scores to concentrate on when evaluating replacement windows for a Phoenix home.

Solar Heat Gain
Solar heat gain represents the proportion of the sun's energy which is transmitted through a window. The sun's heat is transmitted through the glass and the window frame and sash. The frame and sash can make up 10-30% of the area of a window so the frame construction is a vital consideration. Windows make use of a number of techniques to inhibit solar gain.

Low-E Coatings
Low-E coatings limit the heat and ultraviolet rays that pass through a window. Low-E coatings are extremely thin, invisible metal layers connected to the glass. High, medium and low solar gain varieties of Low-E coatings are readily available. To further diminish solar gain, certain dual pane windows utilize Low-E coatings on both pieces of glass.

Gas Fillings
Dual pane windows have a gap between the panes of glass. This gap can be filled air or gas (Argon gas or Krypton gas). The gasses are denser than air and make it harder for hot or cold air to pass through. Krypton is the denser of the two gasses and needs a smaller space between the panes however it is more costly. The gasses are non-toxic so a damaged window does not pose a health risk.

Window Frames
Vinyl windows frames are made with hollow spaces inside which may be filled with insulation to increase their thermal performance. Aluminum transmits heat quite well so aluminum windows feature poor thermal performance without a thermal break. A material which transmits heat very poorly is added between the aluminum pieces on the inside and outside of the window to create a thermal break.

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