Resources about Replacement Windows
windows.lbl.gov/pub/selectingwindows/window.pdf
U.S. Department of Energy offers an extensive guide to the selection process for replacement windows based upon energy efficiency.
www.efficientwindows.org
The Efficient Windows Collaborative provides information about the different technologies available in replacement windows today.
www.aamanet.org/upload/CMB-5-05.pdf
The American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association sets the rules for testing the performance of building products, such as windows.
www.ase.org
The Alliance to Save Energy is another energy-specific site that offers insight to the benefits of replacement windows and other home improvement decisions that can reduce our need for foreign energy sources.
http://www.energystar.gov/
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. This site also lists the most energy efficient products, such as different styles of windows, by their ratings.
http://cpd.nfrc.org/pubsearch/psMain.asp
The National Fenestration Rating Council lists all certified results of every manufactured window it tests for Thermal Performance. This includes U-value, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, and Visible Transmittance.
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