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| Replacement Window Product Features |
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Standard Features
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Description |
| Solid Vinyl Construction |
Never needs painting, reduces sound, strong, durable and clean. Vinyl is a natural insulator, non-conductive of heat or cold. |
All Welded Vinyl
Frame & Sashes |
State-of-the-art manufacturing offers windows of unsurpassed quality and workmanship. Fusion welded at all corners of the frame and sashes. |
| Tilt-in Sashes |
For safe and easy cleaning. |
| 7/8 Insulated Glass |
Twice the thickness of standard glass, reduces sound. Double pane out performs single pane by 130%. |
| Easy Open Sashes |
"Easy Glide" Constant Force Balance System for years of smooth operation. |
| Custom Vinyl Coated Capping |
Beautiful exterior that you never have to paint. |
| Screens & Security Locks |
Half screens and Cam-action locks. Keeps the bugs out and gives you a secure feeling. |
| 10 Year Guarantee |
10 Year Workmanship Guarantee. |
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Optional Features
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| Low-E Glass & Argon Gas |
Doubles Energy Efficiency & Cuts Ultraviolet Light. |
| Grids (Grills) |
Internal (between the glass) grids for easy cleaning and colonial style. |
| Foam Filled Frames |
Help with insulating and sound deadening. |
| Triple Pane Glass |
For that extra measure of comfort. |
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Low-E glass raises energy efficency by reflecting heat back to it's source.
Back into home in Winter and away from home in Summer! |
| What is Low-E Glass |
| Low-E Glass is a very thin film of silver that reflects heat waves, keeps your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. It also cuts down on the ultraviolet light that fades your carpet, furniture and drapes. |
Low-E Glass reflects heat OUT on Summer days |
Low-E Glass reflects heat IN on Winter days |
| What is Argon Gas |
| Argon Gas is an invisible, odorless, inert gas that slows down the transfer of temperatures, better than air between the double insulated glass. |
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| Learn About Low-E Glass, R-Factors & U-Factors |
| What is R-Factor |
| A rating system to measure the resistance of heat transfer (higher is better). |
| What is U-Factor |
A rating system to measure conduction of heat (lower is better).
• Department of Energy (Energy Star Program) Recommends in the Washington, DC area we should have a U-Factor of 0.40 or less
• We are asked to buy products that fall within the Energy Star Guidelines (below 0.40 U-Factor) in the interest of saving money, energy & helping the environment. |
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| R-Factor & U-Factor Chart (Center of Glass) |
R-Factor
Higher is Better |
U-Factor
Lower is Better |
| Your Old Single Pane of Glass |
0.85 |
1.25 |
| Dual Glazed / Clear Glass / Air |
2.2 |
0.48 |
| Dual Glazed / Low-E Glass / Argon Gas |
3.3 |
0.30 |
| Triple Glazed / Low-E Glass / Argon Gas / Foam Filled Frame |
6.0 |
0.23 |
| Triple Glazed / Double Low-E Glass / Kypton Gas / Foam Filled Frame |
9.72 |
0.18 |
| Blue area shows Energy Star Program (U-Factor) Recommendations for the Washington, DC area. |
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