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Preservation
Windows are built
to withstand the test of time and Mother Nature
 While a
window's beauty can never be expressed in numbers . . . its performance
can.
Preservation Windows
are certified subjecting them to the battery of ASTM (American Society
for Testing and Materials) tests for air infiltration, water
infiltration, and structural performance. These tests are part of
the accepted industry standard for windows.
(ANSI/AAMA/NWDA
101 I.S. 2-97)
Today's windows can
solve problems and improve the comfort in your home in ways that were
just imagined ten or fifteen years ago. Is your home too hot in the
summer or too cold in winter? Today's windows can change that. Are you
concerned about seeing your valuable investment in home furnishings
destroyed by fading? Today's windows can help. Are you bothered by noisy
intrusions from the world around you? Today's windows can drive out the
noise. As glass is the largest component of a window, making the right
choice about glazing will go a long way toward giving you the results
you want from your window investment. We appreciate that you are
considering Preservation Windows featuring Heat Mirror™
glass to help you protect and enhance your home's environment and value.
Click on one of the
topics below to review information covering the important areas of
window performance, providing comparative performance and selection
criteria for the following critical areas of performance:
Noise
Control
In today's increasingly urban environment noise is an almost
constant factor. The problem has grown to the point that major noise
abatement projects are becoming more and more common along freeways and
near railroads and airports. Just as heat and light can be transmitted
through windows, noise often finds its way into a home through the
windows. Window Man Windows will reduce noise intrusion through windows,
and help make a home the refuge we all want it to be.
Condensation
Resistance
If you are concerned about condensation on windows, choose windows with
the two features that reduce window condensation: improved insulation
and thermally improved spacers. As a window's U-value improves, the
inner glass temperature is warmed, making it more resistant to
condensation. While this may not eliminate condensation, windows with
lower U-values give you the best protection against the problem.
Solar Tuning
with Multiple Glazings
Many sophisticated home builders and design professionals are realizing
that homes in different geographic locations have differing
environmental concerns. For instance, windows in northern climates have
less heat gain concerns. More and more people are selecting glass
options to meet unique needs of their home. One type of glass is used to
solve the exposure challenges of a home in the north and a different
glass for the south, east, and west. This process, called "solar
tuning," maximizes the performance of your home and enables you to
take full advantage of the energy efficiencies available with today's
glazing technologies. |
