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1. What is R-value and U-Value?
R-value is the resistance a material has to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the resistance.
U-value is the amount of heat transferred through a material. The lower the U-value, the slower the rate
of heat flow and the better the insulating quality.
Refer to our NFRC Test Results page for more info.
2. How can Best windows and doors help me save money on my energy bill?
Whether you are replacing existing windows, or building a new home, chances are you'll want to select
the most energy efficient windows available. Who doesn't like to save money on their energy bill each
month? Luckily there's Best Window & Door Company. We offer some of the most advanced technologies in
energy efficiency in
the window and door industry. Not only are our windows more energy efficient, but they also help protect
your carpet and furniture from fading. Select Best for higher energy savings while providing comfort
in every season.
The glass you select is the single most important component when considering energy efficient windows and
doors. No other component has as much affect on the type of energy savings you'll experience in your home.
That's why we offer Super Spacer® to give you the best
insulated glass units in the industry.
The Benefits of Our Glass Offerings:
• Energy and Cost Savings
• Improved Comfort
• Less Condensation
• Increased Light and View
• Reduced Fading
3. What causes condensation on windows?
Condensation, or "sweating," is a natural occurrence on all windows and is caused by excess humidity,
or invisible water vapor, present in the air. When this water vapor comes in contact with a surface
which is at a cooler temperature, the vapor turns to visible droplets of moisture.
Each window has many features built in to keep the temperature of the glass as warm as possible and thus
reduce condensation. Our insulating glass units provide superior energy efficiency to reduce the potential
for condensation. However, there is no such thing as a condensation-free window in high humidity conditions.
Controlling the amount of moisture in your home is the most effective action you can take to avoid condensation.
Refer to our condensation page for more info.
4. What is Low E/Argon-filled glass, and how does it work?
Low E (Emissivity) Glass provides year round comfort and energy savings. Low-E is glass with a transparent
metallic oxide coating applied onto or
into a glass surface. The coating allows short-wave energy to pass through, but reflects
long-wave infrared energy which improves the U-Value.
Low-E high-performance glass is the best way to protect your home from outside temperatures. Low-E glass prevents
the warm air from escaping your glass in the winter and the cool from air escaping your glass in the summer. It
will also protect your furniture and the interior of your house from sun damage.
Argon Gas is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, non-toxic gas which is six times more dense than air.
It is used to replace air between the glass panes to reduce temperature transfer.
5. Do all of your windows come with double-pane glass?
Yes, all of our windows come standard with insulated (double-pane) glass. All of our windows are also available
in insulated (triple-pane) glass.
Our Best Insulated Glass feature:
• PPG Low-E Solarban 60 Soft Coat (Annealed or Tempered)
• PPG Clear (Annealed or Tempered)
• Edgetech Super Spacer® spacing unit
• Internal Muntins available (Colonial, Contour, Brass Pencil)
• Bronze or Grey tints
• Various Glass thicknesses available
• Various Spacer thicknesses available
• Various I.G. Unit thicknesses available
• AAMA Class "A" Certified
• ENERGY STAR Qualified in all 50 states
6. What is the difference between Best Window and other window dealers?
When dealing with Best Window & Door Company, there are no middlemen involved. Beginning
with sales, to manufacturing, to ending with installation, the journey takes you from
start to finish with Best Window & Door Company's skilled, qualified personnel, bringing
you the very best value in energy efficient vinyl windows and doors, direct from us to you.
We Build. We Install. We Guarantee. We Service.
7. Do foam-filled windows offer more energy efficiency?
Foam filling is mostly a sales gimmick designed to make you believe it will give you the warmest window
possible, and you know it works. Most people believe it, but in reality the $10.00-$30.00 you pay for
it that you may know or not know about can't be recovered in actual energy savings in a hundred years.
It's all hype. The hollows in a properly built window do the same thing.
Vinyl window frames offer many advantages because they require little maintenance and mold easily into almost
any shape. The thermal performance of vinyl windows depends on the type and quality of the window. At least one
manufacturer produces frames filled with foam insulation. Computer calculations from the laboratory
test suggest that the R-value difference between foam-filled and hollow vinyl windows adds little to the
overall window energy performance...
In fact, research shows that manufacturers and sales reps who claim foam-filled frames offer higher energy efficiency
do so to help add structural strength to their window. With Best, you're guaranteed to get the most
energy
efficient window with (21) Multi-chamber design
that provides superior energy performance, strong stable frames, and delivers excellent noise reduction.
8. What should I do If an item or option I need is not listed on the website?
We are continually developing our website, if something you need is not listed it may be available.
Please email us with any such requests. sales@bestwindowinc.com
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