Beware of Misleading Sales Practices The U-Factor Rating Must Reflect the Whole Window. Be sure the U-Factors you’re comparing are “whole window” values. Energy Star requires heat transfer measurements be taken at 20 places on… Read More
When you go outside, dressing “in layers” keeps you warmer. Adding a layer of glass to a window has the same effect. An additional layer of glass creates another air-pocket and a better insulated window.… Read More
The federal law mandating lead-safe practices went into effect April 2010. The law requires contractors working on homes built before 1978 be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and follow specific procedures to prevent… Read More
Rite Window is an Energy Star® Partner. Energy Star is a U.S. government program managed by the U.S. Department of Energy. Over the past 15 years Energy Star® guidelines have doubled the energy efficiency of… Read More