Choosing the Right Replacement Windows
by Stephan Fleming Digital Marketing ExpertNot surprisingly, wood and
fiberglass window frames were the highest rated
Vinyl is cheaper and more comfortable
Vinyl replacement windows account for almost 50% of the market as they are cheap and maintenance free. However, vinyl windows will allow some air to escape, especially in colder climates. In addition, vinyl is less attractive than clad wood and cannot be painted or colored to match or complement the exterior color of the home.
Backup window ratings
When comparing the same type and
style of windows from different manufacturers, or even different lines
It can be difficult to compare
claims made by different window manufacturers, mainly because they often use
different window metrics and classification terms to sell their products. For
example, some may use the R value for the glass value and the shading factor,
while others use the full window U parameter and solar gain. Fortunately, there
is now one place to look with standardized window ratings - NFRC. The National
Fenestration Assessment Council (NFRC) is an alliance of
National Council to replace destruction
The NFRC has developed a fairly
comprehensive window performance / Energy Star rating as it provides specific
and standard criteria for all window companies to measure the energy
performance of windows. You can easily compare windows from different
manufacturers or different lines of the same product, because the information
is easily and accurately presented in an easy-to-read summary. However, you
should be warned that
NFRC backup Windows classification system
Fenestration Replacement Board The U component of the window is a key component of the national rating system. Each U-factor classification window is assigned by the NFRC. The first digit after the words U-factor is a suitable classification for living. It will be marked as AA or Residential. BB or non-residential U-rating is for commercial window applications. The factor U on the NFRC label always points to the entire window. Ask for NFRC ratings to make sure you compare apples to apples, even if there is no sticker on the window replacement. Also, make sure you use windows of the same size for comparison, as the glass to frame ratio affects the result.
Another factor to consider is the Solar Thermal Growth Ratio (SHGC), which measures the quality of a product that blocks heat from sunlight. SHGC is the actual measurement of solar radiation (infrared energy or solar heat) passing through home replacement windows. SHGC is expressed as a number from 0 to 1. Whether you want to get a high or a low SHGC depends on your place of residence. In the north, where heating your home can be a major problem, many can work for you. On the other hand, it would be better to use a lower SHGC in the south, where most of the purpose is to retain heat.
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