border
 
     



     The Program

     Materials

     Verification

     Questions

Energy Star
Construction Methods – High Performance Windows

High-performance windows can improve the energy efficiency of your home by reducing heat loss in cool seasons and heat gain in warm seasons. Windows typically comprise 10 - 25% of a home's exterior wall area, and account for 25 - 50% of the heating and cooling needs, depending on the climate. Thus, it is critical to consider high-performance windows when constructing a new home.

Energy-efficient windows can improve the thermal performance of homes by reducing heat loss in cooler climates and solar heat gain in warmer climates. Window technologies have advanced dramatically, and prices on these windows have dropped significantly. Look for windows with the ENERGY STAR label. Heat gain and loss through windows accounts for up to 50% of a home's heating and cooling needs. Many technological improvements have been made in recent years that have advanced the insulating quality of windows including improved window materials, improved framing materials, and air tightness.


» Tight Design & Construction

» Tight Ductwork

» Improved Insulation

» High Performance Windows

» Heating & Cooling Equipment

Energy Star

 

border


© Klabe Home Builders, 2011 17298 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958 phone: 302.644.1100 fax: 302.644.9193