Always Ask to See the NFRC U-Factor Rating
The National Fenestration Rating Council independently evaluates windows and doors to determine their energy efficiency. NFRC is an independent, non-profit agency formed to provide consumers with valuable information in making ecologically sound choices in fenestration. Fenestration is any opening in a building, meaning window, door, or skylight. Several important aspects of energy efficiency are assessed including an NFRC U-factor rating. This calculation, also called an NFRC U-value determines the thermal transmittance of a window or door. Thermal transmission, or how effectively each window or door keeps heat in or out, is one major component of making the right choice. These measurements can help you insure you have a cozy home and not a drafty house. The Window Place has expert representatives who can help you understand all these ratings and make a choice just right for your specific conditions. Thewindowplace.com is a women owned contractor that provides quality energy saving products, continue to read our website to learn more about our business.
Understanding the NFRC U-Value
The standards established by the NFRC provide valuable information for your window or door purchase. A NFRC U-value measures how well windows or doors prevent heat loss. Sometimes called a NFRC U-factor rating, a lower number indicates greater resistance to heat flow in windows or doors. This means a product with a low rating keeps heat inside in winter and outside in summer, increasing your home's insulation capability. Poor choices can be very little better than having no windows or door in place at all. It is important to consider your selections carefully. These measurements range from .20 to 1.20. While only one of several important factors in making your choice, selecting windows with a low rating will pay off in energy savings very quickly. At The Window Place we will help you understand each rating listed on your National Fenestration Rating Council labeled window and make the choice that is just right for your special home.
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