When is it Time to Consider a Bow window Replacement?

November 29, 2010

A bow window can be visually stunning on both the inside and outside of your home. Unfortunately, due to its design a bow window can also be a spot in your home where your energy dollars are literally going out the window. A bow window can be 3, 4, or even more tall windows situated close together and if your bow window is over 10 years old, there is a good chance that it doesn't have the energy efficiency of a modern bow window. There is a simple solution to the problem; just do a bow window replacement.

How to Save Energy with a Bow Window Replacement

Take a good look at your existing bow window. Was it there when you moved into your home, and how long ago was that? Do the windows even have double pane glass? If you live in a very old house and the windows are as old as the house, then the answer is more than likely, no. A bow window replacement with modern windows can give you:

  • Double or triple pane glass. Just about all modern windows are double pane, and many window companies offer triple pane as an option.
  • A low U-Factor. The U-Factor is a measurement of the heat loss through the window unit. A low U-Factor can mean less heat loss and lower heating costs in the winter.
  • A low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). The SHGC is a measurement of the radiant heat from the sun allowed through the window. Modern windows offer options such as Low-E glass coatings that reflect the sun's heat off the window. If your existing bow window faces east or west, a bow window replacement with Low-E glass may make a substantial difference in your summer cooling costs.

You may even want to do a bow window replacement with Energy Star rated windows that can give you the ultimate in energy efficiency and reduced heating and cooling costs.

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