IDEAS & INSPIRATION
Enhanced Energy Efficiency
PGT products offer enhanced levels of energy efficiency. Optional coatings and other upgrades can help achieve a higher level of energy efficiency.
Did you know?
On average, Americans pay between about $1,500 and $2,500 annually on energy bills. Heating and cooling are responsible for more than 52% of that cost.* With WinGuard® impact resistant windows and doors, there are many options to maximize the energy performance. Additions like high-performance low-E coatings, glass tints, and argon glass can help you achieve ENERGY STAR® ratings and potentially save money. These homeowners have also seen an annual average decrease of 6%-12% on their energy bills (i.e. $563 in the Southern zone).**
Best Performing Laminated Insulating Glass
Laminated hurricane impact-resistant glass, “the sandwich”, is comprised of two panes of glass bonded together with a protective interlayer to form an incredibly strong glass unit that functions as a single pane. “The sandwich” is the primary barrier used in impact-resistant windows and doors during severe weather events or to deter potential intruders.
Laminated Insulating glass adds an extra single pane of glass to the laminated glass unit with a sealed air or argon filled space in between to help reflect outside heat, so indoor temperatures fluctuate less. This offers enhanced energy performance.
Enhanced for energy efficiency
WinGuard® windows and doors offer enhanced levels of energy efficiency with the following options:
LOW-E
Deflects the heat of the sun to boost energy savings while keeping your indoor climate more comfortable.
GLASS
Available in a range of tints to reduce heat transmitted through windows and doors even in the sunniest regions.
Gray and bronze tints reduce the penetration of light and heat into your home.
Blue and green tints provide greater penetration of visible light, slightly reducing heat transfer compared to other tint shades.
ARGON
Helps reflect outside heat, so indoor temperatures fluctuate less.
Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® with WinGuard® Vinyl
WinGuard® Vinyl windows and doors offer advanced energy-saving performance. Building on the strength and impact resistant benefits of our Aluminum line, our Vinyl products incorporate energy-efficient components of the material and laminated insulating glass. They can even be upgraded to achieve ENERGY STAR® certification.
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*National Fenestration Rating Council, Home Page (accessed October 15, 2024), available at https://nfrc.org/.
**With ENERGY STAR® rated products.
Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR®, Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights (accessed October 15, 2024), available at https://www.energystar.gov/products/res_windows_doors_skylights.
