Vinyl windows are the most frequently installed replacement window in the U.S.\u00a0 And fortunately for consumers all vinyl replacement windows come with a rating label\u00a0that helps a person determine how efficient\u00a0a window can be.<\/p>\n

How to Read\/Interpret Vinyl Windows Ratings <\/strong><\/p>\n

Become familiar with the components of the window label and write down the ratings appropriate for your area before shopping. Here’s what to look for:<\/p>\n

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1. U-factor.<\/strong> This is how much heat\/cold transfers through the entire window frame (glass and vinyl). The lower the U-factor, the better the window resists heat\/cold transfer. Vinyl windows with gaps in the\u00a0framework (i.e. mechanical frames)\u00a0will have a higher U-factor than a\u00a0fusion welded\u00a0window.<\/li>\n
2. SHGC–Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.<\/strong> The SHGC is the ability of the window to block the sun’s heat. The more heat a window blocks, the lower vinyl windows ratings will be for heat gain.<\/li>\n
3. Visible Light Transmission.<\/strong> The\u00a0more light that is allowed to flow through the glass, the higher this rating will be.<\/li>\n
4. Low-E glass.<\/strong> This glass has a transparent metallic coating that reflects heat back into the home in winter and reflects heat away from it in the summer.<\/li>\n
5. ENERGY STAR rating.<\/strong> An independent organization tests and rates the energy efficiency of windows. ENERGY STAR windows qualify for a tax rebate through 2013.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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