One of the most notable features about any home are its windows. Are they new? Do they appear well maintained? Do they complement the residence’s architecture? With virtually hundreds of styles to choose from, matching windows with the house of your dreams is sometimes more difficult than it should be, which is where the window replacement experts at Budget Construction Company come into the picture.

Replacement Windows Contractor in Chicago, IL

Since 1976, we have worked with thousands of homeowners on designing and installing new windows, and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products that are affordable and maintain the long-term value of any home. With the help of our sales and design professionals, we can answer questions about the value of new Chicago windows, what to look for in new windows, and provide a free onsite estimate. To get started, call us today at 773-283-9200.

What to Know About Window Replacement

You can never minimize the importance of the beauty of replacement windows, but we believe consumers need to understand some of the technology a homeowner may encounter when window shopping.

• Make sure you select Energy Star®-certified windows. According to some estimates, such windows can lower your home energy bills by as much as 15 percent. How? Because the newest, most energy-efficient windows feature argon-filled glazing and low-E coatings, meaning you keep cool air out during the colder months, and inside during cooler months.
• Argon is an energy-efficient gas that is sandwiched between layers of glass in replacement windows or new construction windows. It helps increase the insulation or R-value of your window. The higher the R-rating the better, but we encourage homeowners to consider the cost against long-term benefit.
• Low-E or Low-Emissive windows are windows that have been treated with an invisible metal oxide coating to create a surface which allows light to pass through it but reflects the heat.
• The U-Factor is a number between 0.20 to 1.20 and refers to a replacement windows resistance to heat loss. The lower the number, the more resistant to heat loss.
• Solar Heat Gain Coefficient is another important number, between 0 and 1. The lower the number, the better the window is at defending against unwanted heat.

Finally, how much visible light your window lets in is called visible transmittance and is represented by a number between 0 and 1. Again, the lower the number, the better.

Budget Construction Company is a Chicago-based, residential construction contractor serving metro Chicago and the surrounding suburbs with high quality construction and remodeling services.

Budget Construction Company
5334 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Northshore: (847) 647-0902
City: (773) 283-9200
South: (708) 352-0400