Windows & doors account for the biggest controlled air loss in your home. Yes, even more than inadaquate or old & compacted insulations. Whether it's through convections (transfers from the frame and/or glass) or general air movement through the units. You notice this problem more in the winter than in the summer, but it will occur year around. In the winter when the transfered cold temperature passes through the window to warmer inside temperature, it will fall to the floor creating a cold air current. That's why a room that is heated to 70º in the winter can still feel chilly — because there is cold air movement generated inside the home. The exact opposite will occur in the summer when the warm temperature from the outside transfers through the window, it will rise to the ceiling when it comes in contact with your air condioned room. Then your air conditioner stuggles to mix the air to keep the room cool. Some old & even less expensive windows will actually leak air through the unit.

For all the reasons above, doing your homework & talking with a window pressional will pay big dividends. Ark-La-Tex Windows & Doors will sit down with you & help decide what window will help correct an existing problem or prevent one in your new construction project. Not only will they help design windows with energy saving features, but windows that will entiance the look & curb appeal of your home. They realize everyone has some type of budget and they are skilled in helping you make decisions that can accomplish both. Take the time to talk to a window pressional — that's all they do at Ark-La-Tex Windows and Doors. Don't let someone make a poor window or door buying decision thinking they are saving you money when actually it will cost you more in utilities every month. Windows are large holes in your walls — how you cover them up is up to you.