Escondido Real Estate

Windows add beauty and style to Escondido San Diego homes. However, windows are the vulnerable point in terms of home's energy-efficiency. You can lose great amount of air-conditioning this summer. If you want to reduce your energy cost, one of the best ways is to make your windows more energy efficient.

Planting trees or bushes outside windows will not only spruce up the yard but will also serve as a natural shade to prevent the harsh sunlight from entering Escondido San Diego homes. Replace those wood-framed windows with new materials, such as vinyl and fiberglass that give more insulation than wood.

This summer, one creative and practical way to make homes energy-efficient is to add drapery and blinds to windows. Keep draperies and blinds closed, especially on windows that receive direct sunlight. Take advantage of the passive solar and make the most of energy benefits from variety of glazing for windows on different sides of your home. Check the windows for loss of the air seal. Lost glazing seal will not only result fogging but also immediate lost of any low-conductivity gas between layers of the glass.

If you are replacing windows, consider those energy-efficient ones. Set larger windows on the northern and southern portion of your house to reduce the amount of direct sunlight. To minimize the noise pollution, you can shop for windows with double or triple panes. Look for Energy Star windows that offer significant ecological advantage to Escondido San Diego homes.