Sun-Damaged Windows? Might Be Time For Replacement

Colorado’s harsh UV sun rays can wreak havoc, over time, on your home’s or business’s windows. The window frames – and, sometimes, the panes themselves – can become yellowed or otherwise discolored after years of exposure to the harsh Colorado sun. After all, that sun is a mile or more closer to your property here than it would be at sea level! And while discoloration can be a problem, reducing your property’s “curb appeal” and saleability (or making customers think twice about entering your business), at least it’s easy to see. More problematic might be the other damage to your windows caused by Colorado’s relentless UV rays – damage you’d only be able to see on your utility bill. If your windows or window frames are discolored after long exposure to the Rocky Mountain sunshine, you might want to consider a window replacement project… especially now, as springtime approaches, since prices might be lower and installation easier to schedule.

The Sun Damage You Can’t Easily See…

… Is often worse than the obvious discoloration you can see. Your windows are likely comprised of at least two panes of glass, between which are installed spacers (often made of metal). Insulating gas (typically Argon) is injected between the glass panes to enhance the overall energy efficiency of the windows. As the sun shines on your windows, heating them (often quite a bit), the pressure between your window panes builds, and the insulating gas naturally expands. Then, when the sun goes down (or behind clouds), the temperature drops, the pressure decreases, and the gas contracts. Over time, these repeated expansions and contractions can warp or even crack your windows. Often these cracks or breaches occur close to (or within) the frames, so they’re hard to spot. But the energy efficiency of your windows, over time, is sure to suffer from exposure to the type of direct, harsh UV sunlight typical in Colorado.

The Solution? Locally-Made Windows Designed For Colorado

Luckily, local homeowners and businesses can get replacement windows manufactured right here in Colorado – and designed for superior resistance to the fierce sunlight we get more tha 300 days each year. Amerimax vinyl windows are made here, and never have to make the journey from sea level to your Colorado property (during which the change in altitude can actually damage your windows before they even arrive). These windows feature low-emissivity glass – gases don’t permeate these panes as easily as they do others. And the spacers aren’t the standard metal – they’re made of a special foam that gives the windows an excellent energy efficiency designed specifically for Colorado’s climate (and powerful sunlight). Amerimax window panes are coated with a double microscopic layer of silver, too, which makes them even more able to resist damage from harsh UV rays. We all love the Colorado sunshine… but it can certainly stress your windows over time. Once you see discoloration on your windows (glass panes or frames), it’s time to make the call to a professional installer who has experience with locally-made Amerimax vinyl windows. You’ll notice a difference, inside and outside… and on your energy bills, too.