If you’ve been shopping around for new windows, you may have already heard the term “solar heat gain coefficient” or “SHGC” in consultation with a window contractor. Perhaps you’ve read it in brochures or on the energy performance labels affixed to replacement window units. In today’s post, local window and roof replacement company Triangle Home Exteriors explains its significance, and why it bears scrutiny when buying new windows.
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When choosing replacement windows, air leakage is a vital consideration. Moisture from air leaking out of your house can condense in hidden spaces and cause long-term damage. Serious issues like rotting roof sheathing, wet insulation and mold growth can occur if the air leak problem is not addressed right away.
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