Sometimes, replacing your commercial windows is necessary even if it’s not an easy option. Upgrading old or damaged windows can significantly improve your building and business. Modern commercial glass technology boosts energy efficiency, lowers operating costs, and increases property value. It also addresses safety and health concerns. Over the past decade, window technology has advanced greatly. Commercial glass is now stronger, more energy-efficient, and comes in many styles. New features include UV coatings, gas fills, and better barriers in glazing. Frame materials have improved too, with durable vinyl and aluminum options. If your windows are over 25 years old, they may be single-pane wood or aluminum, which can lose up to 30% of heat through leaks. Even double-pane windows installed 10 years ago don’t insulate as well as today’s double-glazed windows with UV tinting and gas fills.
Aside from the advancements in commercial glazing and the prevalence of more efficient windows, such as wood, vinyl, fibreglass, and aluminium windows, these are very important reasons you need immediate replacement of your commercial windows.
1. Damage: Window frame damage, cracked or missing panes, draft, and water damage are strong reasons that warrant window replacement. You yearly assessment of your structures against symptoms of inefficient windows should be done to check if any repair or replacement is needed.
2. Energy Efficiency: When your energy costs become unmanageable, your windows may be the culprit. Windows account for significant losses in commercial buildings. Single pane windows without Low-E coatings that homeowners haven’t replaced in the last 25 years waste energy. They may account for up to 33% of energy loss, depending on building conditions. Upgrading your old windows can improve heating and cooling costs by 10-40%.
3. Condensation: Condensation between glass panes is a symptom of failed seals. If you experience it on a large part of your property, then you need to replace it.
4. Compliance with Energy Requirements: You need to comply with new energy conservation targets for commercial buildings required by municipalities.
5. Improve Soundproofing: New technology can reduce noise transmission by as much as 95%.
6. Improve Functionality: You can replace less functional old windows, such as fixed windows, with operable double-hung or casement windows to make them more functional.
7. Enhance Your Property’s Aesthetics: Modern commercial glass windows can make an ageing property’s exterior look newer, cleaner, and more inviting.
8. Reduce Maintenance: Upgrading to newer windows can result in a reduction in maintenance tickets and staff dealing with difficult-to-operate windows
When planning your commercial windows replacement, consider the following factors: 1. Identify the project’s scope. Expect larger pricing breaks from your commercial window service provider for larger projects. You’ll save the most when purchasing the entire project at once.
2. Consider multiple suppliers. Multiple suppliers will allow you to avail of the best and most cost-efficient provider of services for the different aspects of your window project.
3. Consider window code requirements.
4. Review your contractor’s experiences. Choose a contractor experienced in commercial glazing who can complete simple projects in one day to avoid disruptions to business and customers. Check the quality of work of your potential contractor by visiting one of their past projects. You can also ask for valuable insights from the owners of the building.
5. Ensure safety and efficiency of the installation. This is the most important consideration that should be given close attention. By choosing a trusted commercial window specialist, you can be confident that their installation will be safe, smooth, and seamless.
6. Monitor proper disposal. Ensure the contractor follows safety procedures when disposing of broken glass and debris from the project.
1. It reduces energy costs. Replacement windows, on average, help reduce energy costs by 10 – 40 per cent, depending on the windows that need replacement.
2. It reduces operating costs and improves asset value. Energy costs are a primary contributor to net operating expenses, 2 to 33 per cent, according to Energy Star.
3. It increases customer comfort from access to natural light, fresh air, and stable ambient temperatures.
4. It lowers turnover rates in rented commercial spaces.
5. It enhances soundproofing. Noise from the street, airport, and other environmental noise is reduced significantly.
6. Your building’s façade is revitalized.
Some aspects, such as durability, energy efficiency, cost, and aesthetics, must be considered when selecting window materials for commercial spaces. Some of the common materials include: aluminium, fibreglass and vinyl, each with its advantages. Aluminum windows are strong, low-maintenance, and provide a modern appearance, making them ideal for large commercial buildings. Fibreglass windows are well known for their great energy efficiency and strength, but at the cost of their increased price. Vinyl windows are economical in insulation and are not maintenance-intensive, but might not be as attractive as other materials. The material selected shall affect the long-term performance of the building, in terms of maintenance requirements, insulation and aesthetic value.
Window & Door Project Solutions can help you achieve your energy efficiency goals and benefit from new technology windows through our commercial window replacement service. We can design and install various windows, including vinyl, fibreglass, and aluminium windows. Contact us to know how we can be of help.
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