Replacement windows, specifically those with an ENERGY STAR® rating, have qualities that can contribute to you, your family, and your home’s well-being. New replacement windows improve air quality, reduce sun damage, and more. This blog will discuss how replacement windows reduce sun damage and improve well-being and which windows will provide you with such benefits.

UV Protection

Replacement windows can reduce sun damage by using specialized glass coatings to block harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and control the amount of light and heat that enters a room. Low-E coating is an invisible layer on each glass pane. Windows with Low-E glass coating can block up to 99% of UV rays. With these specialized coatings, your furniture, flooring, artwork, and other objects in a room are protected from sun damage like fading and discoloration. New windows with Low-E coating will prevent UV rays from penetrating the glass and damaging your interiors.

Not only will Low-E coating not only save your favorite armchair from fading but it will save your skin from too much UV ray exposure. If your favorite reading spot is near a window, the direct light from the sun will not be nearly as hot as if you were sitting in the sun outside. An older window will not prevent skin damage like a new window with a Low-E coating.

Natural Light Control

Windows have a visible transmittance (VT) score that indicates how much light can pass through the window. This is significant for health because natural light, with or without UV rays, reduces bacteria in your home. More natural light is also good for your plants and mental health.

Heat Control

In addition to UV and natural lighting control, replacement windows can reduce heat gain and glare from the sun. Low U-factor scores tell you have much heat is lost or gained, which will impact how comfortable you’ll be inside your home. Some types of window glass coatings can filter out specific wavelengths of light to control the amount of heat that enters a room while maintaining natural light levels. If your windows are letting too much heat in, you’ll have hotspots near your windows that make those areas uncomfortable. Durable windows can withstand temperature swings and help reduce the need for air conditioning and lower energy costs.

Improves Air Quality

Symptoms of poor air quality are frequent asthma attacks, fatigue, losing focus, headaches, and overactive allergies. Investing in new windows with new screens and casings will give you fresh air and improve air quality. Indoor air is known to be five times more polluted than outdoor air, so easy ventilation is an important feature for your windows to have. Double-hung windows, for example, allow you to create cross ventilation by opening several windows and reducing the build-up of indoor pollutants.

Reduce Mold and Mildew

New replacement windows can also better prevent mold and condensation that pollutes indoor air. A high condensation resistance score and a low air leakage (AL) score keeps the amount of moisture and air transference to a minimum, so there is little condensation and humidity build-up that can result in mold and mildew growth.

Replacement Windows Contribute to Your Health and Well-Being

Physical comfort, air quality, and getting enough natural light can help improve the factors that might affect you and your family’s health and well-being. Thermal comfort can impact your motivation, focus, and mood, and new replacement windows help keep the temperatures in your home comfortable all year long. Any window with a good VT still receives plenty of sunlight, which is great for mental health. We all need sunlight to keep our mood and motivation up; new windows with great rankings can help.

Choose the Right Windows for You and Your Family with Luxury Home Concepts

Overall, replacement windows can provide increased protection and comfort from sun damage by blocking UV rays and controlling the amount of light and heat that enters a room. The right windows can also help in creating a healthy indoor environment. The knowledge and experience of a trustworthy window company like Luxury Home Conceptss can assess your design goals and your family’s needs to provide you with the best windows. For a FREE estimate, call us at (855) 505-1718 or visit our website today!