What is Condensation? Condensation is visible evidence of excessive moisture in the air. It may appear as water, frost or ice on the interior surface of windows and doors. The warmer the air, the more water the air can hold, which means the air in the center of a room will hold more water than [...]
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What is argon and krypton gas and why is it used with Low-E glass? Argon is a safe, odorless, colorless, non-toxic, non-flammable inert gas that is commonly used in place of air between the glass panes of an insulated Low-E glass unit. Argon’s heat conductivity is lower than that of air, and thus it is [...]
What is low emissivity glass? Low emissivity glass, commonly referred to as Low-E, is glass that has been coated with a micro-thin metallic film to improve thermal performance. The coating reduces the transfer of heat rays through the glass while still allowing light to pass through. In essence, the coating reflects heat back toward its [...]
What is the U-factor? The U-factor, or U-value, is the measure of a window’s thermal efficiency, based on its resistance to the flow of energy. The lower the U-factor, the more thermally efficient the window. Most new window technology has been aimed at lowering U-factors through the use of three important innovations: warm-edge seals, low [...]
. Why are vinyl windows a better choice than windows made from wood or aluminum? Your choice of framing material goes a long way toward determining the longevity and energy-efficiency of the total window system. Wood windows possess excellent thermal qualities but are prone to weather deterioration and require maintenance at regular intervals. Aluminum windows [...]
R5 replacement windows are available from quite a few window manufacturers, while they do cost more initially, the payback will be greater as the years go on. Painted exteriors on windows with a 15 year guarantee on the finish is also another fairly recent innovation in the window industry. We feel that now is the [...]