New Energy Star Specifications

markeyllc — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:56:15 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final draft of the Version 6.0 specification for Energy Star windows and doors. Among the changes in the latest proposal is a revised implementation date, with the new standards now set to take effect January 1, 2015, instead of early 2014, as previously planned. The draft maintains a 0.27 U-factor maximum for windows in the Northern climate zone. This is an increase from the previous U-factor maximum of 0.30. The latest version of the criteria also includes air leakage labeling requirements, revised to allow existing certification labels in lieu of including an air leakage value on the National Fenestration Rating Council temporary label. The majority of windows manufacturers do not currently list or label their window’s air infiltration rating due to poor to average performance in this area. The air infiltration maximum will remain at less than or equal to 0.30 cubic feet of air per minute for double hung windows. When shopping for replacement windows we encourage consumers to inquire about a windows’ U-factor and air infiltration rating in order to understand the quality of the product they are buying.

The OKNA 800 window already exceeds the January 1, 2015 mandate by offering a 0.26 U-factor for double pane glass. In addition to an already excellent U-factor, the OKNA 800 has an air infiltration rating of 0.01, which is approximately 3000% better than the industry minimum. The industry average for air infiltration is 0.20 which is why many companies to not post their rating. Meanwhile, air leakage accounts for 25-40% of the energy used for heating and cooling in a typical home, according to test results from AAMA.

Benefits of the OKNA 800 Replacement Window

markeyllc — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:52:56 +0000

The OKNA Enviro Star 800 Series window offers top of the line energy efficient features along with a sleek frame design that will look beautiful in any home while providing exceptional energy savings.

Some of the feature and benefits include:

Full 3 1/4″ Depth Welded Mainframe with foam-filled frame and sash
Full integral interlock along the meeting rail with triple weather stripping
Heatseal warm edge spacer system – for excellent protection against the transfer of cold from outside to inside pane of glass
Elegant, beveled profile gives the window the traditional look and feel of wood windows with the performance and ease of maintenance of a vinyl window
Leads the industry with a 0.01 Air Infiltration rating – 3000% better than the industry minimum standard (Air leakage can account for 25%-40%of the energy used for heating and cooling a typical home)
11-coat Climaguard Low-E coating
Magnetic weather-stripping, similar to those used in refrigerators, eliminates drafts and greatly improves the thermal performance of the windows
High density composite reinforcement bar along the center meeting rail give the windows outstanding structural performance

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New Energy Star Specifications

Benefits of the OKNA 800 Replacement Window