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ENERGY STAR
 Our windows and entrance systems will increase your home's energy efficiency. You'll be warm in winter, cool in summer, and comfortable all year round. Our Designer & Vision Collection windows offer optional gas-filled insulated units. This can double the R Value of a window's glass area, significantly reducing the amount of energy needed to heat your home.
The same non-metallic material we use in our glass spacers as thermal insulation also reduces exterior noise, and according to our customers, a small reduction in noise dramatically affects the feeling of peace and tranquility in a home.
If you have allergies or asthma in your family, our windows and entrance systems will help make your home environment healthier by reducing condensation, eliminating mould that accumulates from excessive moisture.
- Atlantic Windows was the first window manufacturer in Atlantic Canada to be an ENERGY STAR participant.
- ENERGY STAR is intended to promote products & equipment that use less energy, while providing equal or better performance than conventional products.
- Companies which are participants must meet strict performance levels which are certified by a third party accredited organization, such as CSA.
- Homeowners are eligible for government financial assistance when improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
- ENERGY STAR certified windows are recommended to ensure maximum efficiency and rebate.
- On average, today's ENERGY STAR qualified windows are twice as efficient as windows manufactured 10 years ago.
- ENERGY STAR qualified windows can help to reduce energy bills by up to 15 per cent.
- ENERGY STAR qualified windows also provide increased comfort, noise reduction, and protection against sun damage to carpets, wood floors and furniture.
- For windows to qualify for an ENERGY STAR rating: performance for U-factor (rate of heat transfer) must be considered; and, the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (how much heat your house gains from the sun) must qualify as well.
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