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Energy Star Windows and Doors

Windows & Doors Energy Star

Residential Windows, Doors and Skylights

Want more from your windows? Ask for ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors and skylights save you energy and money, increase the comfort of your home and protect your valuable possessions from sun damage. They are also better for the environment because lowering your energy use means less air pollution from power plants.

Save money and energy.

Replacing single-pane windows with ENERGY STAR qualified windows or by choosing ENERGY STAR overthe alternative typical clear glass double glazing can save a significant amount of money on your energy bill.

Say goodbye to the currents Air and perspiration in the summer sun.

Thank you to a host of new technologies, ENERGY STAR windows, doors, skylights and keep your house cool in summer and warm in winter, making you more comfortable.

ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors and skylights do more than just lower energy bills - they offer more comfort, create less condensation, and protect your valuables from damage sun better than conventional clear glass double-paned alternatives. By reducing your energy consumption, these windows are also better Environment: The less energy you use, the plants under air pollution can produce.

Protection Chills of winter

On cold winter nights, you avoid the seats near the window? Do you drive the project from room to room? When the mercury drops to single digits, even traditional hermetically sealed double glazed windows can still make you shiver. The cold, the surface within a window ineffective draws heat from your body, so you can be cold in a sweater with the thermostat at 70 degrees. With ENERGY STAR qualified windows, the glass remains hot inside, so you can relax in your window seat, even when the temperature Outdoor dips well below zero.

Summer Heat shield

In summer, do your windows seem like lamps Heat giant? Do you reject your opinion because you have to constantly keep your blinds closed? Type double glazing, window glass clear makes about 75 percent of the sun's heat in your house, almost as much as a window panes. ENERGY STAR qualified windows in the North / Central, South / Central and South ENERGY STAR Climate Zones transmit only 30 to 55 percent of the sun, often without reducing the visible light. You get the light, but a lot less heat. So you can relax and enjoy the view in summer too.

Protection for domestic value

Your favorite photograph, half a sofa, your Persian rug, even your floor may fade or disappear after repeated exposure to direct sunlight. ENERGY STAR qualified windows with low or moderate solar gain low-E coating A - Coatings well as keep the heat of summer - can reduce fading by up to 75 percent. These coatings are like sunscreen for your house, blocking damaging ultraviolet radiation without significantly reducing visible light.

Reduced condensation

When you open your curtains on winter mornings is the ice or fog that you see on the inside or the outside? If the frame an inefficient window or window is too cold, water can condense or even freeze on the inner surface and pool on the threshold. Over time, chronic condensation can damage sills, cause paint to crack, and encourage the growth of mold. framework advanced coating glass interlayers and other technologies allow ENERGY STAR qualified windows to keep the inner surface of the glass and frame warmer, reducing the risk of condensation and provide a clearer picture on winter mornings.

Remember the last "window"

In most household air leaks and unsealed gaps under doors and around pipes or allow as much heat as a window wide open. Make your home more comfortable and efficient with Home Sealing.

Protect your home

Many ENERGY STAR windows, doors and skylights act as a sunscreen for your home, protecting your photographs, illustrations, soft ground, carpets and wood of sun damage.

Buy with confidence.

Each ENERGY STAR windows, doors and skylights is independent Certified to perform at levels that meet or exceed strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Ask for ENERGY STAR.

To buy the most efficient window for your home, ask for products that qualify for ENERGY STAR in your climate zone. To learn more, visit the buying advice window.

Confirm the ENERGY STAR

Before the new product is installed, check the ENERGY STAR label and make sure you received the right product.

Windows should display an official ENERGY STAR label (examples below) or equivalent custom label, next to the NFRC label. There a variety of custom labels, but should incorporate the same elements as the official label:

• The ENERGY STAR certification mark
• A map showing where the product is qualified
• A statement of qualification
• Seal and insulate with Home Sealing. Sealing your home's envelope is one of the most profitable ways to reduce energy your house bills and improve comfort.

What is a component - or both?

All energy efficient windows have at least two panes, but not all double-paned windows are energy efficient. Twenty years ago, energy double glazing meant effective today, advanced technologies have enabled the development of windows that are much more efficient than windows clear glass, double glazed traditional. For maximum energy savings, have no windows; rely on ENERGY STAR.

Have Windows installed properly

Proper installation is essential to achieve product performance and avoiding water damage. Windows doors and skylights must be installed by trained installers according to manufacturer's instructions. Many manufacturer's warranty is void if the product is not installed according to instructions. When hiring a contractor, interview candidates and ask for references. The Federal Trade Commission recommends questions to ask potential contractors. (New Document) If installation requires scraping lead-based paint, be sure to take appropriate precautions.

Source: www.energystar.gov

About the Author

S&K Roofing, Siding and Windows is Maryland's leading company in roofing and maintenance-free home exteriors. Family-owned and operated since 1980, S&K Roofing, Siding and Windows provides high-quality exterior home workmanship and customer service that is among the best in the industry. We offer maintenance-free home exteriors including roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and downspouts, custom trim/wrap, and decks.

To learn more visit SKRoofing.com.

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