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Hurd has added a double-hung unit to its line of H3 windows.
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Hurd. The company’s new Ultra-R glass option with Heat Mirror technology utilizes film suspended in insulated glass to achieve R-values up to R-20 (when filled with krypton gas).
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There are more than 100 million homes and approximately 20 billion square feet of clear-glass residential windows in the U.S. Most of those homes are more than 30 years old, and as a result, the market is growing for replacement windows with energy-efficient insulating glass.
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Aerogel is an ultra-efficient translucent insulator that’s been used in commercial skylights since 2003.
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Instead of replacing a sound single-pane window, consider adding Solar Gard Silver AG 50 Low-E Window Film.
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Q: I've seen window glazing area recommendations for energy-efficient houses stated in two ways: as a percentage of conditioned square footage and as a percentage of exterior wall area. Which is most useful, and why?
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Q: Do so-called "double-cell" insulating window shades perform as advertised? One salesperson claims R-3 if they are installed with an airtight edge seal. But what if they are installed without the perimeter track?
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New "skinny vacuum" configuration promises higher thermal performance without added bulk.
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Study finds that modest upgrades in insualtion and HVAC equipment dramatically reduce energy use in warm, humid climates.
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EPA waffles on HEPA vacs; low-E windows melt vinyl siding; drywall ruling favors homeowners; more