Here's everything you need to know to make the good decision to
buy Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors: Q. How do I know if I need new vinyl windows and/or patio doors?
A. Is the wood rotting in your existing windows or patio doors? Are your
aluminum windows rusting, pitting or chalking? If so, those are good signs
that you may need replacement windows or patio doors. Replacing these
with Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors can enhance your
home's overall beauty, security, and market value, while giving your budget a boost by helping
conserve costly energy. Q. What are the most important features I should look for when shopping
for windows and patio doors?
A. To get the most out of your investment in new windows and patio doors,
they should be:
- Durable
and well-constructed out of the finest materials available; the
construction of the windows is directly relevant to how long they will
last and how well they will perform.
- Maintenance-free by design and materials - vinyl windows are maintenance free, and not all vinyl's are created equal.
- Beautiful, so as to contribute to your home's overall appearance.
- Energy efficient (otherwise, they will continue to cost you more money).
- Technologically advanced based on their design, construction, and materials.
- Guaranteed for material and labor for as long as you live in your
home.
Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors meet all of these requirements and then some.
Q. Can I really save on energy costs by replacing my old windows?
A.
Yes. Here's how: Old windows generally leak air, which means that they
allow indoor air to move outside and vice versa. This means
significantly higher energy costs for you because only on rare
occasions is the temperature outside the same as the temperature
inside. In the winter, your heat goes out and cold air comes in. In the
summer, the process reverses, and you air condition the outdoors.
Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors eliminate this
drain on your energy resources and can pay for themselves in energy
savings over a surprisingly small number of years. In fact, we
guarantee our customers a savings of 40% off their total energy bill,
and we put that guarantee in writing.
Q. If I'm seeing
a lot of condensation on my windows, what does that mean?
A.
Condensation, or "sweating," is a natural occurrence on all windows and
is caused by excess humidity, or invisible water vapor, present in the
air. When this water vapor comes in contact with a surface which is at
a cooler temperature, the vapor turns to visible droplets of moisture.
This would be bad enough, however those droplets often accumulate to
the point of running down your windows onto the frames and sills. As
they evaporate, they become the perfect breeding ground for mold and
mildew. Each Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView window and patio door has many features
built in to keep the temperature of the glass as warm as possible and
thus reduce condensation. Our insulating glass units provide superior
energy efficiency to reduce the potential for condensation. Controlling
the amount of moisture in your home is the most effective action you can
take to avoid condensation. While there is no such thing as a condensation-free window in high humidity
conditions, it is possible to make a window that is more condensation-resistant.
This is a window that has a higher R-value and lower U-value. Lifetyme
Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors are just such a product. Q. What are R-values and U-values?
A.
R-values and U-values are industry standards for rating a window's
energy-efficiency. These terms are also applied to some other types of
building materials, such as insulation.
- R-value
is the resistance a material has to heat flow. The higher the R-value,
the greater the resistance. To explain this in terms of how it applies
to windows, the higher the R-value, the more the heat stays outside in
the summer and inside in the winter.
- U-value
is the amount of heat transferred through a material. The lower the
U-value, the slower the rate of heat flow and the better the insulating
quality. Again, in relation to windows, the lower the U-value, the more
the heat stays outside in the summer and inside in the winter.
Thanks to superior materials and construction, Lifetyme Exteriors Easy-Glo windows and patio doors have an R-value of R-10! Q. What is Low E glass, and how does it work?
A. Low E (Emissivity)
glass is glass with a transparent metallic oxide coating applied onto
or into a glass surface. The coating allows short-wave energy to pass
through but reflects long-wave infrared energy, improving the U-Value.
In Lifetyme Exteriors Easy-Glo windows, there are three panes of glass in each window and two layers of Low E coating. Q. How does insulating glass improve the quality of Lifetyme Exteriors
EnviroView windows and patio doors?
A. Insulating glass improves the quality of Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView
windows and doors by:
- Improving the performance of the U and R values of your new windows
and doors
- Reducing condensation
- Helping keep the heat in and cold out during winter
- Helping keep the heat out and the cold in during summer
In Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors, this insulation
value is further increased through the use of Super Spacer. This clever
innovation , with its advanced all-silicone foam formula and a unique
dual-seal design, leaves all other window spacers out in the cold and
delivers on the promise of warm edge technology. Q. Is there air between the panels of the glass?
A. It is, in fact, not air that fills the spaces between the panes of glass in Lifetyme Exteriors Easy-Glo
windows. It is krypton gas, a colorless, odorless gas that is nontoxic
and quite stable. A container full of krypton gas looks just like a
container full of air. It is used because it is heavier and denser than
air. It makes the window more efficient. Q. How do Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors perform
when compared to AAMA and NFRC standards?
A. Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors' test data
compares very favorably with the American Architectural Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
standards. Our commitment is to provide the best possible thermal, air,
water, operating force and structural performance in each of our product
lines. All Lifetyme Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors are certified
to meet or exceed industry standards set forth by the American Architectural
Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and the National Fenestration Rating
Council (NFRC). Select the link of your choice to learn more about each
organization's standards and testing procedures.
Q. What is the ENERGY STAR Program, and what does it mean for Lifetyme
Exteriors EnviroView windows and patio doors?
A. ENERGY STAR is an independent U.S. Government program establishing
a standard set of guidelines to recognize the energy efficiency of various
products. Studies have shown that over 40% of a typical home's annual energy budget
is consumed by windows and doors. ENERGY STAR labeled windows and doors
are twice as efficient as those manufactured just ten years ago, and they
are 40% more efficient than products manufactured using common building
code guidelines.( Source: ENERGY STAR Buyers Guide to Energy Efficient
Windows, Doors and Skylights) For windows and doors, ENERGY STAR guidelines assess the U-factor and
the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). The U-factor is commonly described
as the amount of heat transferred through a material. The lower the U-factor,
the slower the rate of heat flow and the better the insulating quality.
The SHGC refers to the amount of heat from the sun that windows and doors
allow into the home. The lower the number, the greater the ability to
reduce the amount of heat absorbed into the home. Q: How do I get an estimate for Lifetyme EnviroView windows for my home?
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