Help Homeowners Celebrate Earth Day with Energy-Saving Windows and Doors

As a builder, you are vital in promoting sustainable living and eco-friendly practices for your homes and homeowners. Celebrating Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to emphasize the importance of energy-efficient windows and doors.

The Effect of Windows and Doors on Energy Consumption

According to the Department of Energy, windows account for approximately 25% to 30% of home heating and cooling energy use. Understanding this statistic can help you educate homeowners on choosing the ideal windows and doors for their new home or window replacement.

• For Southern Regions: Focus on products that block heat from the sun to reduce cooling loads.
• For Northern Regions: Highlight the need for better insulation and glass that captures warmth from the sun to cut down on heating costs.

When recommending new windows and doors, discuss the following energy-efficient features:

•  Low-E glass options enhance regional energy efficiency, improving your home’s comfort throughout the year. 
• Frame materials like vinyl offer excellent thermal resistance and multi-chambered profiles that increase insulation.  Some windows offer insulation in the chamber for superior thermal performance. 
•  Warm-edge spacer systems help minimize heat transfer between the glass panes and maintain the integrity of the insulating units..
• Argon Gas is sealed between the glass panes. This odorless, non-toxic gas is
• much denser than air, so it insulates better.
• Triple-pane windows feature three panes of glass, creating two separate insulating airspaces for even greater thermal performance.

Recommend ENERGY STAR® Windows & Patio Doors

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Ply Gem^® is committed to meeting the energy-saving standards established by the EPA for windows and patio doors. Building with windows and doors that meet ENERGY STAR criteria can bring long-term benefits for homeowners, such as lowering household expenses, enhancing comfort and reducing environmental impact. 

More Windows Mean More Natural Light

With advanced glass packages, homes can now have more and larger windows and doors while maintaining excellent efficiency.  This will increase natural light in a house, reduce the need for artificial lighting and save energy costs over the years.

For homebuilders, installing energy-efficient windows and doors is the first step toward helping homeowners become more environmentally friendly. With various energy-efficient glass options available to meet any project’s needs, you can celebrate Earth Day with products that have a lasting positive impact on a home.