{"id":50975,"date":"2020-03-22T12:27:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T16:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/?page_id=50975"},"modified":"2020-09-21T11:05:03","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T15:05:03","slug":"which-window-is-the-best","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/which-window-is-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Know Which Window is the Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It seems impossible to know which window is the best – to the naked eye, all windows basically look the same!<\/p>\n
As with most things, however, there are more to windows than meets the eye. In fact, when you look closely, windows actually have technology built into them. A poorly designed, low quality window can be just as frustrating as a poorly designed phone or computer. And just like a piece of technology, windows are purchased as an investment. They are intended to be used for years to come.<\/p>\n
Most companies offer several window lines that vary greatly in performance and quality. This means a brand associated with high-cost windows could still offer a low-quality window.<\/strong><\/p>\n This fact puts the homeowner in the position where they need to know for themselves the difference between high-quality and low-quality windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To do this, the consumer must be able to look beyond the surface and understand the most important aspects of a window<\/strong> \u2013 such as insulating performance, and the components that contribute to such.<\/p>\n We want you to be confident in the windows you choose<\/strong> – remember, these should last you a lifetime. Get windows that will deliver the quality your family needs and deserves for a lifetime.<\/p>\n This process should be as easy as possible, so we made a check-list.<\/p>\n Use the form below!\u00a0Feel free to print out a few copies and highlight your windows as you\u2019re shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n Most windows won\u2019t meet every aspect of the ideal High-Quality Window, but they shouldn\u2019t miss more than 1-2 marks – especially in the more important areas such as U-Factor, SHGC, Air-leakage and Performance Grade.<\/p>\n For more information on what some of these terms mean, visit How to Read a Window Label Page.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Capture-1.jpg” alt=”which window is the best” title_text=”which window is the best” url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WEqu9YT-K6q2h7eMgskfgZolVxuKBK5R\/view?usp=sharing” align=”center” admin_label=”chart” _builder_version=”4.5.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”reality” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ text_line_height=”1em” text_orientation=”center” link_option_url_new_window=”on”]<\/p>\n * We based these numbers on the minimum requirement for ENERGY STAR qualified windows in the Kansas City Metro Area.<\/p>\n Other climates have different minimum requirements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”use your knowledge” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ text_line_height=”1em” link_option_url_new_window=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let\u2019s look at some NFRC<\/a> Window labels for practice. Not all features will be found on a window label, but the most crucial factors should be listed.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with our window labels first. We will start with our Platinum Package and end with our EcoLite Package.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Platinum-Label.jpg” alt=”platinum package window label” title_text=”Platinum Label” align=”center” admin_label=”Window label showing the difference between high-quality and low quality windows ” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ width=”97.6%” custom_padding=”|0px|22px|0px||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n This window met 11 high-quality standards including other factors you can\u2019t see, such as multi chamber, Neopor(R) foam filled frames and sashes. This exceeds ENERGY STAR requirements, qualifying for the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Award.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This window would definitely fall under the high-quality category. What that means for you is energy savings, home comfort, and knowing you have the best of the best when it comes to windows.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Depending on the style of window and the addition of grids the ranges for each window may vary slightly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”High Quality Column Features” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n 1. Triple Pane<\/span><\/p>\n 2. Krypton Gas<\/span><\/p>\n 3. 100% Virgin Vinyl<\/p>\n 4. U-Factor 0.17 (better than minimum requirement 0.30)<\/p>\n 5. SHGC 0.23 (again much better than minimum requirement of 0.40)<\/p>\n 6. Air Leakage 0.05, exceeding the \u2264.0.3 minimum requirement by 600%<\/p>\n 7. LC-PG or Performance Grade: 50<\/p>\n 8. DP or Design Pressure: 50<\/p>\n 9. Double Low\u00a0 E<\/p>\n 10. Condensation Resistance 71.00<\/p>\n 11. Water Penentration: 7.52 psf<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Moderate Quality Window Features” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n None.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Low Quality Window Features” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” open=”off”]<\/p>\n None.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_text admin_label=”use your knowledge” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ link_option_url_new_window=”on”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/windowdepotkc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Gold-Lable.jpg” alt=”Gold Package Window Label” title_text=”Gold Label” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|0px||||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\nTake On The Challenge – Learn What Makes A Window Great!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Practice Telling the Difference Between High and Low Quality Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Our Platinum Window<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Platinum Window Summary:<\/h3>\n
Our Gold Window<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Gold Window Summary:<\/h3>\n