K&H Exteriors of Roscoe, Ill., is a family-owned business specializing in windows and doors – something people should be thinking about as temperatures drop, says Jerry Schmidt, sales representative.
Every year, new regulations help increase energy efficiency in windows, helping homeowners to conserve energy, save money, reduce noise and keep homes at a constant temperature.
“People will do whatever they can to feel more comfortable where they live,” Schmidt says.
In business since 1961, K&H is the exclusive dealership for USA-made Climate Solutions products, headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill. One of their newest products this year, and available at K&H this winter, is NEAT windows. They are more energy efficient than other products and look cleaner all year long, Schmidt says.
Titanium Dioxide on the glass gives it a super-smooth surface that repels water rather than letting drops form. An invisible coating on the outside of the window reacts with sunlight and rain to break down organic material such as fingerprints, bird droppings, leaves and more on the window’s surface. The windows require less cleaning and provide better views year-round.
The NEAT windows and all windows sold at K&H are made from low-E glass, which means a thin layer of metallic oxide applied to the window reduces the amount of heat traveling through the glass, which makes for better climate control in the summer and winter.
The treated glass reduces the amount of ultraviolet and infrared radiation that passes through the window, protecting furniture, flooring and other household items from fading or becoming damaged.
Over time, the coatings have become thinner and more transparent, making them less noticeable, Schmidt says. The more energy efficient a window, the higher the price, but the federal government gives tax credits to people making home improvements for energy efficiency.
For more information about K&H products or to schedule a free consultation for home improvement, call (815) 637-6946 or visit the showroom at 5257 Swanson Road in Roscoe. ❚