Reduce energy loss in your home by increasing the quality of your windows and doors.
You can tell almost everything you need to know about a window's performance by looking at its "NFRC label". Adopted by the National Fenestration Rating Council in 1998, this label is affixed to windows voluntarily by manufacturers concerned about energy efficiency. If a window does not have this label, chances are you're not dealing with a reputable manufacturer.
U-Factor:
The inverse of "R-Value" (which measures insulating value), the U-Factor measures how easily heat flows through the product. The lower the number, the better it keeps heat where you want it. In cold climates, look for a U-Factor of 0.35 or lower.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC):
The SHGC tells you how much heat radiation from sunlight a window lets in. If heating your home is your main concern, a higher SHGC can help offset some of the heating costs. In warmer climates, where air-conditioning costs are a bigger factor, look for a lower number.
Visible Transmittance (VT):
The Visible Transmittance number indicates the amount of light that passes through the glass (refers to brightness, as opposed to heat). A higher number means a brighter room.
Air Leakage (AL):
The Air Leakage rating refers to the amount of air that can infiltrate cracks in the window assembly. The lower the number, the less infiltration. Look for windows with an AL rating of 0.30 or less.
Res/Non-Res:
The NFRC label contains data for "Residential" and "Non-Residential" (industrial) windows. When shopping for windows for your home, be sure to compare the "Res" numbers.
Energy Facts
Heated or air-conditioned air can leak out of your doors and windows in 3 different ways....
• Conduction: In the winter, cold air pulls the heat from your home through loose or leaky windows and doors where it is absorbed by the cold air outside.
• Radiance: In the summer, heat pours into your home through those same inefficient windows and doors to keep your home warm inside.
• Infiltration: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, air flows through your home through the gaps around your windows and doors. The larger the gaps, the larger the air flow - and the more it costs to heat or cool your home!
Experts estimate that over 40% of a home’s energy can be lost it's through windows and doors. Conduction, radiance and infiltration work together to direct the cozy, warm air you enjoy — and pay for — through any cracks and crevices in and around your windows and doors and into the great outdoors!.
High-Efficiency Windows and Doors minimize air leakage and improve thermal performance
saving you up to 40% on your utility bill!
Click the Calculator below to Find out how much money YOU could be saving!
Calculate Your Fuel Savings
Not only do they add value and curb appeal to your home, but energy-efficient windows and doors save you money! To see how you much you can save over time, follow the simple steps below:
Typical savings with energy efficient windows and doors are between 25% and 50% *.
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• 1. Enter your average monthly fuel bill, including heating and cooling.
• 2. Enter the number of years you plan to stay in your home.
• 3. Select an inflation rate from the drop-down menu
• 4. Click Calculate Energy Costs to get the projected energy costs, estimated savings rate and estimated savings amount for the number of years and inflation rate you selected.
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* Actual Amounts may vary.
