Grand Prairie, Texas Window Replacement
Last updated on 01/11/2022
Grand Prairie window replacement can prevent costly damage to your home during the spring and summer storms that sweep across Texas. If you don't have Texas storm windows installed on your TX home, consider Grand Prairie window replacement with energy efficient storm window sets. A storm window can protect you and your home against water damage, flying glass and other hazards that can occur during high winds or a tornado.
As a suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie benefits from all of the conveniences of city life, while enjoying the more relaxed pace of a suburban community. During the summer, Grand Prairie can experience dangerous weather fronts. Long time residents know that secure Grand Prairie window replacement is essential to maintaining the security of your home. Grand Prairie window replacement professionals can guide you through each stage of the process, from selecting durable products to arranging installation through qualified professionals.
Window Replacement for Energy Efficiency
In almost every TX home, windows account for a significant portion of the energy lost during the chilly winter months or the hot, muggy summers. Underperforming windows can increase the work on your heating and cooling systems, which increases the cost of keeping your house comfortable. Grand Prairie window replacement with energy efficient products can reduce your utility bills considerably. You and your family will enjoy the time you spend at home much more when you can relax in an environment that's temperate throughout the year.
Reducing the workload on your air conditioner and furnace by installing new windows also benefits the environment. Global warming may be the result of a phenomenon called the greenhouse effect, which is caused by the accumulation of carbon dioxide gases in the earth's atmosphere. These gases are generated by machinery, factories and vehicles that burn fossil fuels for energy. The more effort your air conditioner and furnace expend to keep your TX house comfortable, the greater the risk to the environment.
When you're shopping for Grand Prairie replacement windows, look for products that carry the Energy Star label. The Energy Star label was developed by the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency as a way to help consumers identify energy efficient replacement window sets, doors and other common household products. Energy Star brands may be more expensive as an initial investment, but the cost will pay off when you experience a higher level of comfort and safety in your Grand Prairie home.
You'll also appreciate the cost savings of Grand Prairie replacement brands with the Energy Star label. In order to earn the label, products must enable Grand Prairie homeowners to reduce their utility bills. Over time, you may see a marked decrease in your energy expenses. To find the most affordable Energy Star window replacement brands, request estimates from several reliable local providers.
Condensation and Texas Window Replacement
Condensation, or the accumulation of water vapor inside your home, can eventually harm your interior and diminish your interior air quality. Condensation occurs when moisture gathers on the glass inside your frames because the temperature of the glass is at odds with the air outside. While condensation on the exterior of your panes is a natural event that can occur when the weather cools, fog on the inside of your panes may be a sign of excessive moisture inside your home.
Moisture can gather inside your home if your rooms aren't adequately ventilated. Areas where vapor tends to gather, like the bathroom, kitchen or laundry room, should be well ventilated to encourage airflow. If your interior environment is too damp, use a dehumidifier to restore a more comfortable climate. When the weather is mild, open windows to allow fresh air to ventilate your home. Grand Prairie window replacement products are available in a variety of styles that allow easy ventilation, including casement, double hung and sliding models.
If you have double paned windows, you may see moisture gathering between the panes. In this case, wiping the glass won't remove the fog. Moisture between the layers of glass may indicate a break in the seal between the panes. If a break occurs, Grand Prairie window replacement may be the most effective way to correct the problem. Fog between the panes is a sign that your current models probably aren't insulating your house efficiently, and you may be losing energy.
Grand Prairie window replacement specialists can review your current models to determine whether you might be losing energy. Drafty rooms, high utility bills and moisture between the panes of a double glazed product indicate that Grand Prairie window replacement may be a good idea. Gather quotes from several of the leading contractors in the Dallas Fort Worth metro area to find the most competitively priced products and installation services.
Grand Prairie, Texas U-Factor and SHGC Ratings for Replacement Windows
When shopping for replacement windows in Grand Prairie, Texas or any of its counties, including Dallas County and Tarrant County, it is extremely important to purchase windows (and doors) with the correct u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) as rated by Energy Star.
Energy Star determines the u-factor and SHGC that will give you the most energy efficienct replacement windows, skylights, and doors based on your county's climate zone.
The climate zone assigned to your county takes into account how extreme the seasons are in your area. How warm and cold it gets in Grand Prairie determines how well your new windows will need to keep out the cold air and the hot sun.
Below, you will find a table with the climate zones and corresponding u-factor and SHGC ratings for Grand Prairie, Texas and Grand Prairie's metro area counties including: Collin County TX, Dallas County TX, Denton County TX, Ellis County TX, Hunt County TX, Johnson County TX, Kaufman County TX, Parker County TX, Rockwall County TX, Tarrant County TX, and Wise County TX.
The climate zone, u-factor and SHGC listed for your county in the Grand Prairie, TX area will help you to determine which replacement windows, skylights, and doors will maximize energy savings for your home.
To find the Energy Star recommended u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for your county in the Grand Prairie metro area, simply do the following:
- Find your county in the left most column.
- Find your climate zone in the orange box to the right of the column with your county's name.
- Under the orange box with your climate zone, find the dark grey box with the product you are looking for - window replacements, new doors, or skylights.
- Under the product type, you will find the best u-factor and shgc as determined by Energy Star.
- When getting quotes from contractors, be sure that your window replacements, new skylights, and/or replacement doors have these ratings to maximize energy efficiency in your home.
| Counties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Collin County TX Dallas County TX Denton County TX Ellis County TX Hunt County TX Johnson County TX Kaufman County TX Parker County TX Rockwall County TX Tarrant County TX Wise County TX |
South-Central Climate Zone | |
| Windows | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.25 or less | |
| Skylights | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.53 or less | 0.28 or less | |
| Solid Doors (No Glass) | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.17 or less | No Rating | |
| Doors with Less than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.25 or less | 0.25 or less | |
| Doors with More than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.25 or less | |
If you don't see your home's county above, use the u-factor and solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC) search tool below to search for your Grand Prairie, TX area county's recommended window efficiency ratings.
Use the table above or the tool below to search for the specific u-factor and SHGC for your county so that you are educated and have this information on hand in order to maximize the financial return on your investment in new windows, new skylights and/or new doors in the Grand Prairie, Texas area.
Remember to research thoroughly prior to making a window replacement or replacement door purchase, regardless of whether you are installing the windows and doors yourself or having them installed by a licensed professional contractor.
Grand Prairie Window Suppliers
Below you will find a list of local window retailers, contractors, installers, and manufacturers in the Grand Prairie area.
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