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A Kalamazoo homeowner reduced wintertime chill, condensation, and snowblower noise by installing high-performance interior storm windows

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To get an average whole-wall R value of R-19 with double-pane windows, you’d need R-330 of wall insulation; triple-pane windows can achieve an R-19 total wall R Value with R-38 of insulation

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Window attachments like insulated blinds, solar screens, and low-e storm windows provide many benefits including heating and cooling savings at a low first cost

Window attachments like insulated blinds, solar screens, and low-e storm windows provide many benefits including heating and cooling savings at a low first cost

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Replacing double-pane windows with triple-pane windows can significantly reduce winter-time condensation by warming the interior surface of the windows

Replacing double-pane windows with triple-pane windows can significantly reduce winter-time condensation by warming the interior surface of the windows

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Triple-Pane windows can be used as a tradeoff for continuous wall insulation or stricter air sealing targets when showing compliance with the 2021 IECC using the UA path

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A thin-triple window uses a narrow interior glass pane and narrower gaps between panels often filled with krypton, rather than argon gas, to achieve triple-pane performance with an IGU that fits in a double-pane window frame

A thin-triple window uses a narrow interior glass pane and narrower gaps between panels often filled with krypton, rather than argon gas, to achieve triple-pane performance with an IGU that fits in a double-pane window frame

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Window coverings like insulated blinds, cellular shades, sun-blocking roller shades, and low-e storm windows can provide heating and cooling energy savings

Window coverings like insulated blinds, cellular shades, sun-blocking roller shades, and low-e storm windows can provide heating and cooling energy savings

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Choosing, Installing, and Operating an Efficient Swimming Pool Pump

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You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.

Triple-pane windows use three panes of glass separated by gaps filled with krypton or argon gas, insulated spacers, and low-emissivity coatings to achieve high insulation performance

Triple-pane windows use three panes of glass separated by gaps filled with krypton or argon gas, insulated spacers, and low-emissivity coatings to achieve high insulation performance

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The NFRC/ENERGY STAR label provides consumers with several performance ratings for a window

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The Climate Zone Map for the ENERGY STAR Window, Door, and Skylight Specification

The Climate Zone Map for the ENERGY STAR Window, Door, and Skylight Specification

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A contractor prepares a home for a full window replacement

A contractor prepares a home for a full window replacement

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A new high-performance window will be installed in the rough opening of this existing home

A new high-performance window will be installed in the rough opening of this existing home

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ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23

ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

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4 Products for Enhancing Air Flow in Dryer Vents

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Article describing products that can enhance the efficiency and safety of clothes dryer vents.

SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

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SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

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Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

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Inspecting the Dryer Exhaust

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Article describing the correct installation of clothes dryer exhaust ducts.

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3C: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3C: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

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SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3C: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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