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Efficient Windows Collaborative,
NFRC
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The Window Selection Tool will take you through a series of design conditions pertaining to your design and location.
There are two levels of window efficiency relative to standard windows: high-efficiency (e.g., ENERGY STAR Certified windows), which perform at least 15% better than standard windows, and ultra-efficient (e.g., most triple-glazed windows) which perform at least 50% better. These windows use a...
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Installed correctly, energy-efficient replacement windows can reduce utility costs while improving comfort and durability.
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DOE
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
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Video describing how to install European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension,
University of Florida
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Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
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Video describing different types of energy efficient windows in Alaska.
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Guide describing how to insert a replacement window in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to replace a window sash in an existing home.
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Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.
Windows form a break in a home’s building enclosure that requires special attention to minimize water and air leakage that can compromise the durability and comfort of a home. This protection is provided with flashing that is fully integrated with the home’s weather-resistant barrier. When properly...
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FSEC
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Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.
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D&R International,
D+R International,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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DOE report characterizing the installed base of windows and window coverings, and how users operate window coverings in order to enable precise quantification of energy savings.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.
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Guide describing how to install low-e interior storm windows.
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Guide describing a complete window replacement in existing homes.
Homes with high-performance window systems are more comfortable and consume less energy than homes with traditional windows. High-efficiency ENERGY STAR-rated windows perform at least 15% better than a standard window and have an insulating value of R-3 or higher. Ultra-efficient windows perform at...
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Guide describing how to install low-e exterior storm windows.
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Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.
Windows and doors interrupt a wall’s water protection layer creating vulnerable spots for leakage. Properly installed flashing is critical and often required by code to stop water intrusion around doors and windows. Pan flashing is an element installed at the sills of windows and doors, the location...
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Building Green,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.
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National Fenestration Rating Council,
NFRC
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Step-by-step guide demonstrating replacement window selection process.
Properly sized overhangs let the low winter sun in when it is beneficial, but block the high summer sun that can cause overheating and fade furnishings. Solar window shading techniques include roof overhangs, covered porches, and even fixed exterior shades to optimize when the sun shines through...
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.
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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
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UCANR,
University of California Cooperative Extension
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A report showing what happens when windows break as a result of temperature differences between the inside and outside of the home, as well as code standards for the State of California regarding window exposure to wildfires.
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ENERGY STAR
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Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.
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AERC
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Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Homepage for ENERGY STAR’s windows, skylights, and doors program providing information for consumers and links to product directories.
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New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation,
University of San Antonio College of Architecture,
Alamo Hardwoods,
ARTchitectural Interiors,
American Institute of Architects Center for Architecture,
San Antonio Conservation Society
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Presentation describing old window rehabilitation including comparison of rehabilitated and replaced windows, maintenance of historic windows, and other rehabilitation measures for old buildings.
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AERC
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Website developed by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide consumers with credible, relevant, and comparable information about window attachments and their performance.
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Video describing how to air-seal around window and door rough openings.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Case study describing a window retrofit of a 1940s kit home in Kalamazoo MI that included adding interior low-e storm windows to previously upgraded double-pane windows.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Case study describing a window retrofit of a 1950s bungaloo home in Jackson MS that included replacing the original windows with triple-pane windows
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Guide providing information about high-performance and high-efficiency windows including ENERGY STAR-certified windows.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Case study describing a window retrofit of a 1970s cedar-sided home in Bellingham WA that included adding replacing the existing double-pane clear-glass windows with triple-pane windows.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Case study describing a window retrofit of a 1940s home in Phoenix AZ that included adding solar screens to previously upgraded windows.
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Guide describing various methods of shading and solar control to reduce heat gain through windows.
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Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Technical report describing research aimed to provide window manufacturers with foundational guidance for installing windows in walls with continuous insulation (CI), addressing critical aspects such as evaluating common installation methods, establishing acceptance criteria for window performance...
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.
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CPSC
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Webpage documenting a recall of a window shade product.
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CARB,
SWA
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Information sheet about window retrofit strategies for hot-dry climates.
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National Research Council Canada,
NRCC
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Document about condensation between the panes, on the inside surface of the outer glass of double pane windows.
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ENERGY STAR
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Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.