Going from a single pane window to a double pane window can definitely save money on your energy bill.
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Steve poitz a member of the canadian window standards subcommittee and an engineer who specializes in energy efficient windows states that even a clear glass double paned vinyl or wood framed window can reduce energy usage by up to 24 percent in cold climates during the winter and by up to 18 percent in hot.
The energy efficiency varies depending on the construction and quality of the windows.
Adding an interior storm window to a new dual pane primary window won t improve performance much and adding one to a decaying old primary window won t extend the primary window.
Larson storm windows instantly reduce window drafts by up to 48.
The study shows that double paned windows lose ten 10 times less heat in winter than single pane and have 40 less summer cooling loss also cited is an article from home energy magazine by colleen turrell titled storm windows save energy july 2000.
Replacing single pane windows with double pane windows that have high performance glass may be cost effective but you could also consider installing exterior storm windows.
What are storm windows.
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Storm windows will produce similar savings at a far lower initial cost.
Double paned windows save money.
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Our inner storm windows directly reduce direct heat radiation by deflecting hot solar heat rays and will reduce cooling loss by up to 40.
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Some types of storm windows are also a good option for those living in apartments.
Replacement windows standardly reduce outside noise by approximately 25.
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On a double pane windows heat loss is estimated to be cut at around 40.
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Interior storm window inserts can reduce outside noise by 70 18 9 dba when added to single pane and 50 10 12 dba when added to double pane windows.
Interior storm windows are most effective when they re attached to older inefficient single pane primary windows that are still in decent operable condition.