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Understanding Energy Star Ratings for Windows

Posted on May 27, 2010

Energy Star ratings vary by climate and geographic region. This means that the energy efficiency for a window in a warm climate will not be acceptable for a cold climate. The two measures of energy performance include U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
U-Factor is a rating for the insulation provided by the window. A lower [...]

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