Homeowners these days are highly focused on reducing their energy bills while also keeping their properties comfortable in a world where the climate grows more volatile each year. Legacy Remodeling makes that task a little easier with energy efficient windows installed by trained window replacement contractors.
What is the ENERGY STAR® Program?
All of our energy efficient replacement windows are ENERGY STAR® rated. They have received the US government’s recognition as efficient products that help keep utilities lower. While this program is voluntary, it is also widely accepted by brands as the benchmark for efficiency.
The program follows several mandates to ensure qualifying windows meet minimum standards, such as:
Being manufactured by an ENERGY STAR® partner
Have been independently evaluated by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
Have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved NFRC ratings
Just like the nutrition label on your food, the NFRC provides an Energy Performance label for tested and rated windows. This rating system covers multiple features of your local Pittsburgh replacement windows, like:
U-Factor: This rating shows how effective a window is at keeping heat from seeping out. Lower U-factors are usually better.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: The SHGC shows how well your window works to keep solar radiation from entering the home. A lower SHGC is better for keeping your home cool.
Visible Transmittance: This rating shows how much visible light can enter your home during the daytime, which is important for enjoying bright, well-lit rooms. The higher this number is, the better.
Air Leakage: Perhaps the easiest to understand rating, air leakage represents how much air can seep into a room through the window. A lower rating means you’ll feel fewer drafts.
Features of Our Energy Efficient Windows
As a window replacement company in Pittsburgh, we know the value of a well-made product. That’s why our first choice for energy efficient window installations is Restorations by the Sunrise Collection. This line up uses a combination of modern technology and design to create a durable, ENERGY STAR® rated window.
What are some of the things you’ll enjoy with Restorations energy efficient windows?
UltraCore Polyurethane Insulation inside all of our window frames to prevent heat loss and condensation.
Fibercore structural technology that is 9x stronger than other vinyl windows to keep frames from bowing or flexing.
Four high-performance insulated glass systems built into every window to improve thermal efficiency and comfort.
Restorations Series windows feature the latest warm-edge insulated glass technology. The 4SG Spacer System chemically bonds to the glass, creating a nearly unbreakable seal that locks the insulating gas inside for decades. This, combined with the high elasticity thermoplastic material, results in a spacer designed to withstand the most extreme temperatures and pressure variations.
Find Out More About Our Window Installation Services
Improving your energy efficiency is a cinch with new windows from Legacy Remodeling. If you would like to learn more about getting replacement windows, give us a call today. You can also fill out our online form to request a free cost estimate from our BBB A+ rated and accredited window installers.
We also offer multiple remodeling services in Pittsburgh:
Siding installation
Bathtubs & Showers
Feel free to ask us about any of these remodeling services as a solo project or with your window replacement.
