What are the Best Windows for Cold Climates?

During the cold months it can be a challenge controlling the temperatures in your home. Sometimes adjusting the thermostat is not enough, not to mention the spike in your utility bill. Having the right windows installed will help you minimize the amount of heat or cold that leaves and enters your home through your windows. Having the right windows installed not only looks great for your home but keeps you comfortable. Here are the best windows for cold climates!

Best Type of Windows for Cold Weather

In this post we’ll talk about four window types that our optimal for chilly climates:

Single-Hung
Double-Hung
Casement
Sliding

All these window types should be paired with double or triple-pane glass for additional insulation. Let’s get started!

Single-hung Windows

This style of window has one inoperable sash — usually on the top — and one operable one — usually on the bottom. These windows used to be found all throughout homes, but they have lost popularity to double-hung windows that provide more flexibility for ventilation and an easier cleaning process.

Utilizing a single-hung window can be an easy way to balance the warmth and coolness of your home or a single room. Single-hung windows provide good resistance to strong winds in freezing temperatures.

Double-hung Windows

Double-hung windows give you the same capability to shut out winds from freezing temperatures but give you more control in regulating your home’s heating and cooling. With two sashes, one at the top and bottom, these windows give you a greater ability to manipulate the air flow. When both sashes are open, warm air can exit the top sash while cooler air can enter through the bottom. The sashes operate independently which is what makes double-hung windows a great addition to your home. Contact us today to receive a free estimate on updating your home to double-hung windows.

Casement Windows

Casement windows can be considered as the best window for cold weather because of their multiple locking places which create a tighter seal keeping the cold air out. Casement windows are hinged on one side and open to the left or right, similar to a door.

Sliding Windows

As the name suggests, sliding windows have one or more operable sashes that slide laterally inside tracks to provide ventilation. These windows open on one side while the other side stays stationary. They provide a more efficient shield from the cold as the sliding windows come with double or triple glass panes.

Types of Glass to Choose From

There is glass available that may enhance your window’s ability to trap inside heat and block outside cold air. The following glass types come in either double or triple pane, as single pane is not suitable for insulation.

Float glass: Has the option to be chemically strengthened to help block out heat.
Laminated glass: Excellent sound insulator that also provides UV protection.
Tempered glass: Typically, resistant to heat
Low-E glass: Can keep heat out while letting natural light in

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What are the Best Windows for Cold Climates?