Slider - Single an double sliders are a popular style for today's homes, especially when space is at a premium.
Picture Windows - A cost effective way to add light to a room and capture big, unobstructed views.
Hung Windows - Upper and lower sashes for ventilation.
Casement & Awning Windows - Specially designed hignes open to allow access to the outside sash surfaces from inside the home. Awning windows open out and upward for ventilation.
Bay & Bow Specialty - Geometric shape windows add architectural interest, plenty of light and spaciousness ot a home.
Casement -
A window with a sash that opens from the side like a door.
Clad -
A metal protective shell on the exterior of some wood windows and patio doors. Usually aluminum or copper.
Double-Hung -
A window with an upper and lower sash that slide vertically past each other.
Egress hinge -
A hinge used in conjunction with certain casement windows to allow a wider opening to meet emergency exit requirements.
Frame -
The assembly of structural members (head, sill and jambs) used to fasten the window/patio door to the structure.
Insulated glass unit -
A sealed assembly of two or more panes of glass separated by a spacer.
Jamb liner -
A removable balance system that fits into the side jamb.
Kerf -
A groove that often holds weatherstrip.
Keyway -
The slot in the lock where the key is inserted.
Lite -
A framed opening in the glass within a sash or door panel; frequently used in reference to glass divided by a grid into multiple
smaller openings.
Rail -
The horizontal piece of a sash or panel.
Sash/panel -
An assembly comprised of stiles (vertical pieces), rails (horizontal pieces) and the window or patio door’s glass.
Seal failure -
The airtight seal between two panes of an insulating glass unit has broken and is usually discovered when excess moisture fogs
the inside of the glass panes.
Side jamb -
The vertical frame member on either side of the window or patio door.
Sill -
The bottom horizontal frame member of a window.
Sill track -
The track on the sill of a sliding/gliding window or patio door that guides the sash as it opens and closes.
Slider -
A window with one or more sashes that slide horizontally.
Stile -
The vertical piece of a sash or panel.
Weatherstrip -
A strip of material that covers the joint between two separate parts of a window or patio door and is used to prevent rain, snow
and cold air from entering.
Weep hole -
The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drain water out of a window unit.
Low-E glass High-performance Low-E insulating glass lowers energy costs, helps homes stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, prevents fading of interior furnishings, and reduces condensation. Windows and patio doors with Low-E glass are also ENERGY STAR® qualified, which means they exceed the minimum energy efficiency criteria for the climate region you live in (by as much as 40 percent).
LoĒ³-366 glass
This glass features three transparent, microscopic layers of silver placed between layers of anti-reflective metal oxide coatings. These coatings block 95 percent of harmful UV rays and reduce window heat gain by 64 percent. It exceeds ENERGY STAR requirements-even in Northern regions-and will lower energy costs by 35 percent.
Dual Low-E is recommended for homes located 4,000 feet above sea level (or higher). It brings together the strengths of both high-altitude and energy efficient glass. Since high-altitude glass includes capillary tubes, it cannot accommodate the added insulation of Argon gas (due to the risk of glass breakage). But Dual Low-E adds insulation in a different way—an additional pane of glass on the interior with a hard Low-E coating—while still including capillary tubes to equalize air pressure.
Energy Star
With the proper options, many JELD-WEN® windows and doors will meet ENERGY STAR® requirements (for details, see the "our products" section). ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program that supports environmental protection.
Qualifying for tax credits
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 allows you to receive a federal tax credit for making energy efficient improvements on your home, such as installing ENERGY STAR® qualified JELD-WEN® windows and doors.
For related tax advice, please consult your tax advisor.
Eligibility
Product eligibility for this tax credit is based on purchasing an ENERGY STAR qualified product for the climate zone where the product is installed. Even if a window or door is ENERGY STAR qualified in your regional zone, it may not be eligible for a tax credit in the county where you live.
Window products are designed to perform in various applications and weather conditions/exposures. Manufacturers can certify the performance grade of their products through independent testing laboratories. These certification programs define window products by performance class (residential, light commercial, commercial, heavy commercial, and architectural) and performance grade (15, 20, 25, etc.). Local building codes likely define the minimum performance grade. When choosing a product for a specific structure, it is important for the buyer to take into account issues such as the building's design and exact location. Structure location determines general weather exposure and protection. For instance, a structure on a bluff may need a higher performance grade than one protected by wind breaks. The size and height of a building are also a consideration. Architects and your local building code department are excellent resources to discuss performance classes and grades. We recommend you also discuss performance grades with your contractor.
