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This is actually something of a controversy even within the window industry. Using argon or krypton fill does increase your window's energy efficiency. Will the gas eventually "leak" out of the window? Yes it will. BUT, depending on the sealants used by the particular spacer system, that &...

Hi Alice, I am curious who said that United Replacement Windows is owned by Jeld-Wen? Jeld-Wen has six (last I heard) window companies under their banner, but since this company offers Simonton and United windows - neither of which are Jeld-Wen companies, I would be hesitant to think that they might...

Tony, Industry standards do allow for a certain number of light, hairline scratches on window glass. There are specifics for the number, intensity, and location on the glass. A hairline scratch is usually completely harmless and is more a factor of appearance than performance or potential safety. Al...

There is obviously a great deal of controversy on this site over spacers. A segment of the folks will say that any metal spacer is bad and any non-metal spacer is good. Like any other good argument or debate, there is some truth, some speculation, and some factual errors... Generally speaking, the C...

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http://www.cardinalcorp.com/technology/ ... oject.html

E-Z, I would suggest a google search of "windows condensation humidity" and I guarantee that there will be so many responses that you won't know where to start! But, within all that data will be the information that you are wanting. It will just be a matter of filtering it! Hygrometers are...

Unfortunately, there is no practical way for a homeowner to know if a window actually contains argon. WindomanPA has pasted a rather long article on several locations on this site that really details the process needed to check within the airspace... I am curious why you felt that you paid too much ...

Anyone happen to know the name of the largest moon orbiting Uranus? And nothing new about that gas. According to my wife I have been producing it for years. And on a bit more serious note, a vacuum between two lites would indeed be the very best sort of insulator. Unfortunately, the window would col...

Relative humidity is the ratio of the amount of water vapor actually in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at that particular temperature (and pressure). In simplest terms, it is a ratio of the air's water vapor content to its capacity: Relative humidity is given ...

It is actually not a spacer...it is the stainless insert into the Intercept system. It is probably a big improvement over the Intercept system when using tin-coated steel (which is relatively common - and not to PPG's liking) both in energy performance and in longevity. Intercept performance has suf...

Mike, It is normal to rate both positive and negative on windows. Why those particular windows show only a single rating is a bit of a puzzle. Did you happen to ask the company's rep why they only had the single rating? I am also rather surprised that you only need a DP30 anywhere in Florida though ...

I agree 100% with Guy's assessment. Although you may not technically need safety glass in your application - per code -, I would not even consider placing winodws that close to the floor without it. Like Guy said, those most at risk are children and the occasional pet who does not realize that he sh...

The distance between the bottom of the window and the floor is not usuallly an issue. But, there could be issues related to the type of glass that you have in the windows. Code requires that windows within 18" of the floor are glazed with safety glass - unless the individual panes are less than...

U value of .999???

Yep, I would also change my windows with those numbers!!!

Good luck and enjoy!

The aerogels are really something. And when placed in an IGU, they really have very little effect on visible transmission, but an astounding effect on energy performance. In fact, the only thing "better" than performance is price! Figure an "average size" fixed IG with a glass-al...