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Regional Replacement Windows: Unique Windows For Unique Climates

Louisiana residents might want to think about about shatterproof glass. Arizona homeowners should look into low SHGC windows. And Colorado homeowners need to consider the level of R-value. For more information, read on.

Window needs vary depending on one's location. What works well in sunny Texas might not be the best of choices for the Northeast. Here are a few window options that work in different climates.

Shatterproof Glass

Now required by local government code in many hurricane zones, shatterproof glass is designed to stop sharp glass fragments from spreading. Shatterproof glass has a thin layer of plastic sealed between two sheets of glass. According to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine (bhg.com), shatterproof glass is two to four times stronger than standard window glass. The strength also can be used as a security measure. The tougher the glass, the longer it takes a thief to smash. Whether you live in Florida, Louisiana or Mississippi, shatterproof glass might be your cup of tea.

High R-value Glass

The R-value is a measurement of resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value the better your window is at stopping any heat from coming or leaving a home. High R-value windows can be a great addition to anyone living in Colorado, Utah or the Dakotas. This is because high R-value windows keep heat inside the home during those frosty winter nights.

Strong SHGC

The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient is the measurement of how much heat from the sun makes it into the home. Values range from zero to one. The lower the value, the less heat that makes it inside. Homeowners in Arizona, Texas or New Mexico might want to think about purchasing low SHGC windows if they want to keep the hot outside.

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