Keeping the Cold Out With Okna Windows in CT

Winters in CT seem to be getting worse each year; like much of the Northeast, we experience snow and sleet and cold, that can cut to the bone. But when we’re in our own homes, we don’t want to have to deal with that. We want to be able to feel comfortable and warm without being invaded by Mother Nature. Therefore, we need quality windows like those offered by Okna Windows that can keep the cold out.

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Some of the reasons Why Poor Windows  Will Let in the Cold,

Poor Insulation Value:

If your windows  don’t keep your home properly insulated, they need to be replaced. The first thing is if your windows have only a single pane of glass, the thin glass isn’t going to provide much insulation in the cold and snowy winters we have in CT. You need the extra energy efficiency provided by double or triple pane glass combined with Low E and Argon Gas.  Furthermore, single pane windows can actually freeze shut or open, causing damage to the frame. This will allow the cold air will be coming in whether or not you want it to. Okna Windows are the perfect choice for those cold nights in CT with there superior insulating glass option.

Air Infiltration or Drafty Windows

The cracks and crevices that are common around old single pane wood windows or out dated vinyl replacement windows account for 40% of heat lose in you home. Okna Windows keep the cold out with the lowest air infiltration ratings in the industry, up 3000 times the industry minimum. In fact the series 800 Envirostar has an 0.01 air infiltration rating, the closest you can get to a draft free window. Okna compared to a window like Harvey Windows or Alside which are in the .14 - .18 range.

Okna Windows achieves these low rating with there triple weather stripping on both sashes and unique magnetic sill similar to the seal on your refrigerator.

Energy Efficient in Fitted Frames

Brand new energy efficient Okna windows have quality welded frames with which  are well fitted and triple weather stripped. This assures a smooth operation and energy efficency. 

Keeping the cold out shouldn’t mean that we have to live in bomb shelters or places where there are no windows to look out of or doors to get in and out through. Simply installing new Okna Windows from Suburban Windows can keep you warm and comfortable in your home without any effort at all.

Double Pane and Triple Pane Glass for Okna Windows

A single pane window will let in a lot of cold, but double or triple pane windows add additional layers of glass to insulate your home from the cold. With inert gasses such as argon or krypton between the panes Okna Windows in CT achieve U Values as low as a .22 or an R5 with triple pane and a .26 with double pane far exceeding Energy-star standards. 

Okna Windows with double or triple pane glass also will reduce or eliminate any condensation that may result from moisture in the home condensing on the glass. or air to get inside and leak into the home. If you’re still relying on the original windows from your 1960s-era home, you need to get them replaced to save you from exposure to the cold.

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