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Window Energy Star Ratings & Standards
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27 discussionsAnyone else stuck upgrading to triple-pane windows because of new regs?
Just had an inspector tell me my double-pane windows aren't gonna cut it anymore with the new building codes. Had to bite the bullet and switch to triple-pane,…
Found a handy way to check if windows are energy efficient
I was at Home Depot last weekend, wandering around aimlessly (as usual, lol) trying to figure out how to make my house less drafty before winter hits. Anyway,…
Just upgraded window coatings and my bills dropped—coincidence?
Finally bit the bullet and got windows with extra low-e coating layers. Honestly wasn't sure it'd make much difference, but my energy bill actually went down noticeably this…
Trying to figure out window energy ratings—NFRC site vs. Energy Star?
We're in the middle of replacing windows in our house, and honestly, the amount of info out there is kinda overwhelming. I've narrowed it down to two main…
New energy star window ratings are driving me nuts
Just spent the weekend trying to figure out these updated Energy Star guidelines for windows, and honestly, I'm more confused now than when I started. Seems like every…
New energy star window ratings—would you upgrade or wait it out?
Been thinking about the new Energy Star guidelines for windows coming out this year, and it got me wondering... say your current windows are decent but not exactly…
Are the pricier energy-efficient windows really worth it in 2024?
I'm looking to replace the windows in my house soon - current ones are old, drafty, and honestly just ugly. I've been seeing all these ads about the…
are those energy-saving window ratings really worth it?
Been thinking about replacing my windows lately, and I keep seeing these Energy Star ratings everywhere. Got me wondering... say you had two windows, one with a high…
u-factor and r-value confusion—anyone else scratching their head?
Last weekend, I finally decided to bite the bullet and start shopping around for new windows. Our current ones are ancient, drafty, and basically money pits when it…
Are energy-efficient windows really worth the extra cash?
Been looking into replacing the windows in my house lately, and I'm kinda stuck between going for those Energy Star-rated ones or just regular windows. The Energy Star…
