Energy Efficient Windows Critical In Keeping Rising Energy Bills at Bay – Renewal by Andersen Window Replacement offers Buying Tips
Renewal by Andersen® Window Replacement offers Custom Replacement Windows for Massachusetts and New England Area with tips for shopping for energy efficient replacement windows.
Northborough, Massachusetts, September 15, 2006 -- As we head into the colder months, replacing your windows may be a critical decision to make in improving a home's comfort and energy efficiency. Poor-performing windows can waste up to 40% of heating energy in winter. With the high cost of energy, that's a lot of money going right out the window! Even worse, and often overlooked, poor-performing windows can lose up to 50% of a home's cooling energy in summer.*
Replacing home windows with properly insulated, energy efficient windows will improve both a home's coolness in summer and warmth in winter. Knowing how an investment will pay off over time, it is wise to understand how to select energy efficient replacement windows. Renewal by Andersen, the leading supplier of custom replacement windows offers these tips to keep in mind when looking for energy efficient replacement windows:
1. Low-E Glass
Low-E glass reflects heat back to its source, helping to keep a home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Every Renewal by Andersen® window comes standard with Andersen’s exclusive High- Performance™ Low-E4™ glass. Compared to ordinary dual-pane glass, High-Performance Low-E4 glass is 35% more efficient in winter and 41% more efficient in summer. Depending on where you live, that can cut energy bills up to 25%.** And, Low-E4 glass has a special exterior coating that makes cleaning easier and reduces water spots by up to 99% when activated by sunlight, offering homeowners a new standard of energy efficiency performance and low-maintenance features.
Meet the Department of Energy's (DOE) ENERGY STAR® Qualifications
These can help achieve substantial savings on heating and cooling costs. According to the DOE, installing an ENERGY STAR qualified window that matches a climate zone will save $110 - $400 a year in energy costs when replacing single pane windows and $20 - $85 per year when replacing double-paned, clear glass windows.
Renewal by Andersen® windows meet ENERGY STAR performance criteria for all climate regions of the U.S.
2. Green Seal Certification
Green Seal is a national nonprofit environmental organization that helps consumers choose environmentally responsible products.
Andersen Corporation is the first and only window manufacturer to receive Green Seal Certification, including certification of all Renewal by Andersen® windows. Green Seal estimates that if all windows in the U.S. were as energy efficient as those made by Andersen Windows, Americans would save up to 2.5% of the annual U.S. energy consumption—an estimated 200 gallons of oil for every household in the U.S.
3. NFRC-Rating Efficiency Label
To help homeowners compare window products, the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) established an independent, industry-wide standard for rating and labeling windows. The NFRC label shows thermal insulating performance based in U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), and can be found on all ENERGY STAR qualified windows.
Renewal by Andersen displays the NFRC label on all its windows. This label means that the entire window unit has been tested for energy performance, not just the center of the glass or part of the frame.
4. Insulating Framing Material
Framing materials play an important role in energy efficiency. Consumers need to know how resistant the material is to expanding and contracting with changes in temperature.
Framing materials made from composite materials, like the revolutionary Fibrex® material in Renewal by Andersen windows , offer the benefits of low-maintenance and high insulating value. Windows made from Fibrex material resist the transfer of heat and cold in and out of the home. This helps keep homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Fibrex material is resistant to temperature changes and is exceptionally resistant to rot and fungal growth. ***
5. Proper Window Installation
Quality installation is essential to get the full benefits of efficient windows. Even the highest quality window will be greatly diminished in energy efficiency if heavy air infiltration between the rough framing and the window is allowed.
Renewal by Andersen windows are custom made to precisely fit each window opening in the home, and they are installed by professional Renewal by Andersen installers who are experts at providing a tight, weatherproof fit.
Replacing your home's windows is a considerable investment but well worth the expense if you are losing energy through a window’s openings, frustrated with non-functioning windows or tired with the maintenance of older windows.
With today's highly energy-efficient windows in a variety of designs, there are plenty of cost-saving, aesthetic and functional advantages to replacing windows. Armed with a little knowledge about today's window types and design, homeowners can make choices that will enhance the home's beauty for a long time.
About Renewal by Andersen: Renewal by Andersen offers homeowners a variety of window and patio door design options through one of the largest nationwide networks of window replacement specialists spanning coast to coast.
The Renewal by Andersen exclusive start-to-finish process provides homeowners with the benefit of working with a professional company throughout the entire process—from sales through installation and service—and it promises one-stop accountability.
The winter weather is fast approaching. Renewal by Andersen product experts provide free in-home window consultation , with special Internet Financing offers available.
Consumer Resources:
For more information on energy-efficient and environmentally responsible windows, visit the following Web sites:
www.renewbyandersen.com – Renewal by Andersen, Green Seal Organization, the U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR
and National Fenestration Rating Council
- Windows and Doors- MN Department of Commerce Energy Information
** A study of identical homes comparing Low-E4™ glass to ordinary dual-pane glass showed a 25% savings on cooling bills, 10% on heating. Savings may vary geographically.
*** See the 20/2/10 year limited warranty for details.
“ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
“Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks, where denoted, are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2006 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contact:
Steve Woodword
Renewal By Andersen
Northborough, Massachusetts
(508) 919-0900
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