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  • JeldWen. The company a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year offers an energy resource section on its Web site with information on the energy tax credits a tutorial on glass performance guidelines on Energy Star zone requirements and a list of qualified models. The site also lists thermal performance ratings for all of its window products. Pictured Custom wood window with metal cladding. 800.535.3936. www.jeldwen.com.

    Glass Performance Tutorial From Jeld-Wen

    Jeld-Wen. The company a 2010 Energy Star Partner of the Year, offers an energy resource section on its Web site with information on the energy tax credits, a tutorial on glass performance, guidelines on Energy Star zone requirements, and a list of qualified models. The site also lists thermal...

     
  • Pella. The companys Web site provides information about basic performance options and benefits the best use of its Insulshield windows energy tax credits and a complete list of products that qualify for those credits. Its Architectural Services Division also offers consultations and tools to select products. Pictured Architect and Designer series casement and fixed units. 800.374.4758. www.pella.com.

    Website With Tax Credit Assistance From Pella

    Pella. The companys Web site provides information about basic performance options and benefits the best use of its Insulshield windows energy tax credits and a complete list of products that qualify for those credits. Its Architectural Services Division also offers consultations and tools to select...

     
  • Accu-Weld. The Haddon Signature series comprises three Energy Starlabeled and NFRC-rated window lines offering good-better-best performance. Accu-Vision windows feature a 15-chamber, foam-filled, beveled vinyl frame and come with Solarban60 insulating glass for an R-value of 3.33 and a U-factor of 0.30. Accu-Safe offers the same features, but with tempered and laminated double-strength glass for added security and sound reduction, as well as improved R-value (3.44) and U-factor (0.29). Finally, Eco-Green builds on Accu-Vision with triple-pane glass to reach an R-value of 5 and a U-factor of 0.20. 800.782.6347. www.accuweld.com.

    Energy Star-Labeled Window Series From Accu-Weld

    Accu-Weld. The Haddon Signature series comprises three Energy Starlabeled and NFRC-rated window lines offering good-better-best performance. Accu-Vision windows feature a 15-chamber, foam-filled, beveled vinyl frame and come with Solarban60 insulating glass for an R-value of 3.33 and a U-factor of...

     
  • Andersen. The EcoExcel energy performance package includes all windows that qualify for the federal energy tax credit and an online service to verify compliance with the tax credit and save the manufacturers certification statement. Andersen also sponsors Windows in Sustainable Design Design Principles and Federal Tax Incentives an AIAapproved continuing education course at www.architectces.com. Pictured 400 Series Woodwright doublehung windows with LowE4 glass. 800.426.4261. www.andersenwindows.com.

    Energy Performance Window Package From Andersen

    Andersen. The EcoExcel energy performance package includes all windows that qualify for the federal energy tax credit and an online service to verify compliance with the tax credit and save the manufacturer’s certification statement. Andersen also sponsors “Windows in Sustainable Design: Design...

     
  • AMSCO. The company provides performance data for all of its window products online and offers a section to help educate consumers about highperformance windows including a glossary of window terminology. Demonstration kits for its dealer network show the difference between clear glass and the manufacturers CozE highperformance glass. Pictured Renaissance series composite windows. 888.822.6726. www.amscowindows.com.

    High-Performance-Window Resources From AMSCO

    AMSCO. The company provides performance data for all of its window products online and offers a section to help educate consumers about high-performance windows, including a glossary of window terminology. Demonstration kits for its dealer network show the difference between clear glass and the...

     
  • Mikron. Featuring triextruded frames and an aircell insulating core EnergyCore vinyl replacement windows offer nearly 15 improved fullwindow Ufactors over hollow vinyl the company says while blocking thermal conductivity six times better than fiberglass four times better than rigid PVC and three times better than wood. When combined with highperformance tripleglazing systems the windows provide a 0.15 Ufactor and a 6.5 Rvalue exceeding Energy Star standards by 50. Doublehung casement picture and doubleslider units are available. 800.456.8020. www.mikronvinyl.com.

    Insulated Vinyl Windows From Mikron

    Mikron. Featuring tri-extruded frames and an air-cell insulating core, EnergyCore vinyl replacement windows offer nearly 15% improved full-window U-factors over hollow vinyl, the company says, while blocking thermal conductivity six times better than fiberglass, four times better than rigid PVC...

     
  • Simonton. Online tools include PDFs of the companys Energy Starqualified glass options across all product lines by climate zone and of those that qualify for federal tax credits. The site features a description of the components employed to achieve efficient windows and a downloadable consumer brochure about Energy Stars window certification program. Pictured ProFinish Brickmould 600 series. 800.746.6686. www.simonton.com.

    Online Window Optimization Tools From Simonton

    Simonton. Online tools include PDFs of the company’s Energy Star–qualified glass options across all product lines by climate zone and of those that qualify for federal tax credits. The site features a description of the components employed to achieve efficient windows and a downloadable consumer...

     
  • Hurd. An online glossary and comparative chart of various insulating glass options supplements printed materials that illustrate and explain the best use of each option for residential projects. The company also offers continuing education courses through www.aecdaily.comen2 and in person via its Architectural Services Group. Pictured Fixed windows with ComfortGlaze glass and dividedlight grilles. 800.223.4873. www.hurd.com.

    Online Glossary of Insulating Glass Options From Hurd

    Hurd. An online glossary and comparative chart of various insulating glass options supplements printed materials that illustrate and explain the best use of each option for residential projects. The company also offers continuing education courses through www.aecdaily.com/en/2 and in person via its...

     
  • Centor Architectural. The S1E retractable screening system combines the company’s insect screen with a privacy blind. For summer days, the blind can be pulled out to block solar heat gain; in winter, it can help retain the home’s heat at night. The shade, made of tightly woven PVC fiberglass mesh, is available in privacy or shade fabrics for varying levels of translucence. The screen and blind slide horizontally along separate tracks; a shock-absorption system prevents the screens from being damaged if a person or pet walk into them. 866.255.0008. www.centorarchitectural.com.

    Retractable Screening System from Centor Architectural

    The S1E retractable screening system combines the company’s insect screen with a privacy blind. For summer days, the blind can be pulled out to block solar heat gain; in winter, it can help retain the home’s heat at night. The shade, made of tightly woven PVC fiberglass mesh, is available in...

     
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    Solar Master III Triple-Glass System Window From Gorell Windows and Doors

    Combining three panes of glass, a 50/50 blend of argon and krypton gas fill, two SolarControl Plus low-E coatings, and an Intercept spacer system, the Energy Star–qualified Solar Master III triple-glass system offers a U-value of 0.19, and an SHGC of 0.26, says the firm. Double-hung units with...