Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) isn’t something most homeowners consider. It is very technical sounding and seems like something that is better left to professional window experts. But in order to truly understand your windows and how well they perform, it is important that you have a working understanding of SHGC.
To put it in the simplest of terms, the SHGC measures how well a window blocks heat from the sun. This means that a window with a low SHGC rating will reduce the amount of unwanted heat from the sun that comes in through your windows. SHGC is measured by a number between 0 and 1. The closer a window’s SHGC rating is to zero, the less heat it absorbs and transmits.
If you live in a climate with punishingly hot afternoons, especially during the summer months, window contractors recommend getting replacement windows with low a low SHGC rating to help manage your interior temperature and reduce air conditioning costs.
The National Fenestration Council® (NFRC) is a non-profit organization that offers an energy efficiency certification and labeling not just for windows, but for doors and skylights as well. Its aim is to provide consumers and builders with a reliable way to determine a product’s energy efficiency so that they can compare brands and make informed decisions when it comes to a home’s overall energy performance.
If you are in need of an exterior services provider to install energy-efficient replacement windows with a low SHGC rating, then look no further than Tri-County Contracting. For all your window needs, please feel free to give us a call at (262) 679-6100, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experts today. We serve home- and business owners in New Berlin, WI, and its surrounding areas.
