Vinyl windows are one of the least expensive ways to improve your home's value and beauty. And with today's technological advances, they are also a smart way to save money for years ahead. That's right, going green can be good for your wallet.

Many homes in the U.S. have older, single pane glass (pre-1980). These homeowners should consider the cost-savings over the long-term by replacing the windows with new double-pane windows that have high-performance glass (low-e or spectrally selective). According to the U.S. Department of Energy, "low-e" windows can reduce your cooling by up to 15%. And cold-climate windows can reduce heat loss by as much as 50%. This will surely bring heating and colling bills down throughout the year.

Energy professionals choose windows like our products. In fact, the newest building for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in North Carolina  was built with "low-e" and Argon gas-filled windows. Check the link below and see for yourself. If they believe in these types of windows, shouldn't you?

http://www.epa.gov/rtp/facilities/virtualtour/mainbuilding/envelope.htm

 

 

 

 

What's important about "R-Value?"
The R-value measures the resistance to heat flow of a window, or how well the window can insulate a home from the cold air outside. The higher the R-value, the better the window.

What's important about "U-Value?"
The U-value measures heat conductivity through a window, or how well the window is resistance to heat flow.
The lower the U-value, the better the window.

If you're ready to take a closer look at Best 'N Windows products, fill out our Free Energy Audit form and we'll come out and talk to you about replacement windows for energy savings in your home.

Requirements for the 2010 Energy Tax Credit include:

1. Windows purchased must be equal to or below a U-Factor of 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30.
2. The purchase of the qualified windows must be made during the taxable year for which the credit is being claimed.
3. The tax credit is allowable only for qualified window units placed in service in 2009 and 2010.
4. Homeowners must save their receipts for their windows purchased along with all window labels and stickers for verification and tax record-keeping.
5. The windows must be installed in the taxpayer's principal residence.
6. This tax credit is capped at a total of $1,500 for the years of 2009 and 2010. (Consult your tax advisor.)
7. Unlike a tax deduction, which only reduces the amount of your taxable income, a tax credit reduces the amount of tax you owe.

Note: Please consult your personal tax advisor regarding this government tax credit. Best 'N Windows is in no way responsible for educating consumers on tax issues. We can merely point you in the right direction to learn more about the program.

ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices. Visit the following website - energystar.gov/taxcredit for more information on the federal tax credit when you purchase energy-efficient windows and doors.