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ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS: READING THE NFRC LABEL

When choosing replacement windows, the small National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label contains a big message to help you make an informed decision. You should know how to read it properly to determine the most suitable ENERGY STAR®-approved units for your home.

Energy Performance Ratings Reading The Nfrc Label

In today’s post, Renewal by Andersen® of St. Louis talks more about the ratings on the NFRC label:

U-Factor

This measures how well energy-efficient windows prevent heat from transferring from the inside of the room to the outside. Expressed in a range between 0.20 and 1.20, the lower the value, the better the unit is at insulating thermal energy.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)

This measures how much solar radiation the unit allows inside. Expressed in a range of 0 to 1, the lower the value, the better the window is at reflecting the sun’s infrared light.

All windows installation experts agree that every climate zone demands a unique combination of U-factor and SHGC. In St. Charles County, the maximum U-factor and SHGC ratings every window must have are 0.30 and 0.40, respectively.

Visible Transmittance (VT)

This measures how much daylighting the window provides. Expressed in a range between 0 and 1, the higher the VT value, the more sunshine it allows to pass through the glass.

Air Leakage

This measures how well the window prevents air infiltration. Expressed in a range of 0.1 to 0.3, the lower the number, the less drafty it is. By and large, casement windows are the most leak-resistant of all operating units because their sash presses against the frame when closed.

Condensation Resistance

This measures how much moisture the window allows to accumulate on its surface. Expressed in a range between 0 and 100, the lower the value, the less condensation you’ll see. While this rating is generally optional, it’s imperative to keep it in mind when choosing your new windows.

Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis windows have the best combination of ratings to meet and exceed ENERGY STAR’s standards. Call us at (314) 310-3636 to schedule your consultation, learn more our high-performance products and receive a FREE estimate. We serve St. Charles and other Missouri communities.

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"Renewal was fantastic! They kept you in the loop from ordering to installation. They informed you at every step of the process of what was happening. The installers were kind, courteous, and professional. Everything was cleaned up after the installation. It was as if they hadn't been there except to see your beautiful new windows. I highly recommend them."

Angie Klevorn
Nov 21, 2023

"3rd time using RBA for window replacement. Again, a very positive experience, the windows are great, the installation was done right, the professionalism was apparent from start to finish. Still have existing windows to be replaced and will definitely use RBA again to do it in the future."

Doug Dick
Nov 21, 2023

"Renewal by Andersen was a good experience for us in replacement of our windows. From the initial meeting with the sales representative, Leslie, through the waiting period for manufacturing, and then to the installment process, our experience was excellent! Communication is key for me and we were kept informed and updated as our windows were being ordered and manufactured. Calls to update us on the installation process were welcomed and appreciated. They know how much is too much so they don't pester you with unnecessary contact. We love our new windows!!! Did I say that already??😂 We can tell a major difference in reduced Street noise and also the temperature at our windows. Excellent company, highly recommend!!"

Paula Null
Nov 15, 2023

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