As we settle into the heart of a Tulsa winter, the charm of the first frost quickly fades when that initial heating bill arrives in the mail. For many homeowners in the Tulsa area, January is a month spent in a constant battle with the thermostat. You turn the heat up to stay comfortable, only to feel a chill the moment you walk past a window.
If your home feels drafty despite the furnace running around the clock, you aren't just losing comfort—you are losing money. Statistics show that roughly 25% to 30% of a home’s residential heating and cooling energy use is due to heat gain and heat loss through windows. Essentially, if your windows aren't performing, you are paying to heat the Oklahoma outdoors. At Windows For Less, we believe you shouldn't have to choose between a warm home and a reasonable utility bill.
The Science of the "Thermal Blanket" Effect
Many older homes in neighborhoods from Broken Arrow to Owasso still have original single-pane windows or older double-pane units with failed seals. These windows act as a thermal bridge, allowing the freezing January air to cool the glass, which then sucks the heat right out of your living room.
This is where the technology of the Pelican Window—our signature vinyl window system—makes a world of difference. We manufacture our windows with advanced Low-E (low-emissivity) glass coatings. These microscopic layers of metallic oxide reflect heat back into your home during the winter. Think of it as a thermal blanket for your house; the heat generated by your furnace stays inside where it belongs, while the cold stays out. Combined with Argon gas fills between the panes, which provide much higher insulation than standard air, our windows are specifically designed to handle the volatile temperature swings of the 4-state area.
Why Vinyl is the Superior Choice for Oklahoma Winters
In a climate like Tulsa’s, where we see everything from ice storms in January to triple-digit humidity in July, the material of your window frame matters just as much as the glass. Traditional wood windows are beautiful, but they are prone to shrinking and expanding with the weather. Over time, this creates tiny gaps that allow cold winter drafts to whistle through your home.
Our Pelican Windows utilize high-quality vinyl that is fusion-welded at the corners. This creates a permanent, airtight seal that won't warp or rot. Because vinyl is a natural insulator, it doesn't conduct cold the way aluminum frames do. When you touch a vinyl frame in the middle of a January cold snap, it won't feel like an ice cube. This consistency helps maintain a steady internal temperature, which means your HVAC system can finally stop "cycling" every ten minutes and give your wallet a break.
Get Factory-Direct Savings in Tulsa
As Windows For Less expands into the Tulsa market, we are bringing our "factory-direct" philosophy with us. Because we are the manufacturer and the installer, we cut out the middleman markups that often make energy-efficient upgrades feel out of reach for the average family. We believe that every homeowner deserves a more comfortable, energy-efficient home without the high-pressure sales tactics of national "big box" corporations.
Don't spend another winter watching your hard-earned money disappear through leaky, inefficient glass. Whether you are looking to replace a few problematic windows or upgrade your entire home for the new year, we are here to help you find the best solution for your budget.
Ready to see how much you could save on your energy bills? Contact Windows For Less today for a free, no-obligation estimate at your Tulsa-area home. Let’s make this the last winter you spend fighting the cold!