Home Remodeling Company in Minneapolis Offers Energy-Efficient Windows
A noted home remodeling company in Minneapolis offers new windows that will not only add to the aesthetic value of a home but improve its energy efficiency as well.
Hanover, MN, June 30, 2015 (Newswire.com) - JPC Custom Homes, a home remodeling company in Minneapolis, offers new windows that will not only add to the aesthetic value of a home but improve its energy efficiency as well.
Windows are essential parts of the house. They let in natural light and warmth from the outside to provide comfort for the home’s inhabitants. However, the wrong type of windows can affect the home’s energy efficiency in a negative way, racking up the costs of cooling or heating.
Replacing windows can help improve energy efficiency, especially if the house badly needs repairs and if it was built a long time ago. Houses built before 1960 often have single-pane windows coated in lead-based paint. The friction from opening and closing the window can release lead dust that might cause poisoning in children. Replacing the current windows with the help of professionals who take precautions in reducing lead dust during the project will eliminate that risk. Windows that have been damaged beyond repair through the years will also need replacement to better protect from different weather conditions.
Any window can be made more energy efficient through methods like caulking, adding storm windows, and weatherstripping. However, a homeowner needs to ask himself whether it would be more convenient to replace the windows with new ones or just go with these steps. Normally, newer windows today are already made according to certain standards to ensure that they are energy efficient.
According to the U.S. Energy Department, choosing a window will depend on three factors: orientation, size of glass, and regional climate. In areas that don’t require much cooling, houses need to have windows facing south to let in light during the winter and minimize heat gain during summer. Windows on the walls on the north, east, and west sides of the house need to be adequately sized to provide better control of light and heat.
For more information, visit www.JPCCustomHome.com.
About JPC Custom Homes
JPC Custom Homes is a well-known remodeling company in Minneapolis that provides various services including construction of custom homes, remodeling, window replacements, and more. The owner, John Kothrade, has been a construction professional since 1984 and has built over 500 custom homes. JPC Custom Homes has made a name in construction throughout the Minnesota area.
