Selecting a window style for your home can be difficult, but selecting the best energy-saving windows can be even more of a challenge. Before making a purchase, you have to check performance and ratings first. Here are some helpful guidelines that you can follow to choose the most energy-efficient windows.
- Assess the Windows
Window assessment is a necessary step for your window replacement in Katy, TX, to be successful. Check the panes, the frame material and the glass used. Details such as energy performance ratings are important to know what kind of windows you should install.
- Look for the NFRC Label
Windows should have a National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label on them. This will tell you all about a window’s energy performance, such as U-value and SHGC (or Solar Heat Gain Coefficient). The U-value rating indicates how well a window insulates. The SHGC indicates how well a window blocks heat from the sun. Visible Transmittance (VT) is the amount of light that passes through a window.
- Check for an ENERGY STAR® Label
This label shows a product meets or even exceeds strict standards for energy efficiency set by the Department of Energy. Manufacturers use advanced technologies to make windows that qualify for the ENERGY STAR label.
For proven energy-efficient windows for your window installation in Katy, Texas, always choose the leader in the industry: Renewal by Andersen of Houston. From windows to doors, we deliver quality products and services. If you want exclusive, energy-saving features like Fibrex® composite frames and High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass panes for your window options, call us today at (281) 547-6177.
