Preservation Windows are built
to withstand the test of time and Mother Nature
While a
window's beauty can never be expressed in numbers . . . its
performance can.
Preservation
Windows are certified subjecting them to the battery of ASTM
(American Society for Testing and Materials) tests for air
infiltration, water infiltration, and structural performance.
These tests are part of the accepted industry standard for
windows.
(ANSI/AAMA/NWDA 101 I.S.
2-97)
Today's
windows can solve problems and improve the comfort in your home in
ways that were just imagined ten or fifteen years ago. Is your
home too hot in the summer or too cold in winter? Today's windows
can change that. Are you concerned about seeing your valuable
investment in home furnishings destroyed by fading? Today's
windows can help. Are you bothered by noisy intrusions from the
world around you? Today's windows can drive out the noise. As
glass is the largest component of a window, making the right
choice about glazing will go a long way toward giving you the
results you want from your window investment. We appreciate that
you are considering Preservation Windows featuring Heat Mirror™
glass to help you protect and enhance your home's environment and
value.
Click on one
of the topics below to review information covering the important
areas of window performance, providing comparative performance and
selection criteria for the following critical areas of
performance:
Noise Control
In today's increasingly urban environment noise is an
almost constant factor. The problem has grown to the point that
major noise abatement projects are becoming more and more common
along freeways and near railroads and airports. Just as heat and
light can be transmitted through windows, noise often finds its
way into a home through the windows. Window Man Windows will
reduce noise intrusion through windows, and help make a home the
refuge we all want it to be.
Condensation Resistance
If you are concerned about condensation on windows, choose windows
with the two features that reduce window condensation: improved
insulation and thermally improved spacers. As a window's U-value
improves, the inner glass temperature is warmed, making it more
resistant to condensation. While this may not eliminate
condensation, windows with lower U-values give you the best
protection against the problem.
Solar
Tuning with Multiple Glazings
Many sophisticated home builders and design professionals are
realizing that homes in different geographic locations have
differing environmental concerns. For instance, windows in
northern climates have less heat gain concerns. More and more
people are selecting glass options to meet unique needs of their
home. One type of glass is used to solve the exposure challenges
of a home in the north and a different glass for the south, east,
and west. This process, called "solar tuning," maximizes the
performance of your home and enables you to take full advantage of
the energy efficiencies available with today's glazing
technologies.
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