High Performance Windows for Manufactured Homes

To earn the Energy Star, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.  These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. 

With homebuying increasingly interested in green building, energy efficiency is the place to start.  That's because the energy used in homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants which contribute to smog, acid rain, and risks of global warming.  So, the less energy used, the less air pollution generated. 
The easy way to make sure a new home is energy efficient is to look for the blue Energy Star mark, the government backed symbol for energy efficiency.  Learn more over the next few days about how the new homes at Homestead Oak can provide you with a level of comfort in knowning our homes carry the Energy Star seal of approval. 

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HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOWS

Energy efficient windows employ advanced technologies, such as protective coatings and improved frames, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer.  These windows also block damaging ultraviolet sunlight that can discolor carpets and furnishings.

Windows provide natural daylight and views, but homeowners often use drapes or

blinds to cover them because of comfort concerns. ENERGY STAR qualified windows

and skylights allow owners to enjoy the light and views while saving money on utility

bills and protecting valuable furnishings and finishes from sun damage. Independently

tested for superior energy performance, ENERGY STAR qualified windows and

skylights are also better for the environment because lowering energy use helps

reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants at the source.

BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED WINDOWS AND SKYLIGHTS

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technologies such as invisible glass coatings, vacuum-sealed spaces filled with inert gas

between the panes, improved framing materials, better weather stripping, and warm edge

spacers, all of which reduce undesirable heat gain

and loss.

Energy Savings. ENERGY STAR qualified windows and skylights feature advanced

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windows, ENERGY STAR qualified windows help

keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in

the summer. This is because they can block

70 percent or more of the solar heat gain in the

summer and reflect radiant heat indoors during

winter.

Improved Comfort. Compared to less efficient

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furniture, flooring, and window treatments can

fade or discolor after repeated exposure to direct

sunlight. An ENERGY STAR qualified window

with special (Low-E) coatings can reduce fading.

These coatings can reduce fading by up to 75 percent.

Protection of Your Home's Interior. Photographs,

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condense (or even freeze) on the interior surface and then pool on the sill. Over time,

chronic condensation can damage window sills, cause paint to crack, and encourage the

growth of mold. Advanced frames, glass coatings, spacers, and other technologies enable

ENERGY STAR qualified windows to keep the inner surface of the glass and frame warmer,

reducing the potential for condensation and ensuring a clearer view on winter mornings.

Reduced Condensation. If an inefficient window or window frame gets too cold, water can

Multiple panes

Low-E coating

Gas fill

Warm edge spacers

Improved

frame materials

Sample ENERGY STAR Label for Products

Qualified in All Climate Zones

LOOK FOR THE ENERGY STAR

To find energy-efficient windows and skylights,

simply look for the ENERGY STAR. The ENERGY

STAR guidelines for windows and skylights are

tailored to four climate zones. For example,

windows in the North are optimized to reduce

heat loss in the winter, while windows in the

South are optimized to reduce heat gain during

the summer. This explains why windows that are

energy efficient in Florida will not necessarily be

energy efficient in Michigan.

INDEPENDENT TESTING FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE

The energy performance of all ENERGY STAR qualified windows and skylights is independently

tested and certified according to procedures established by the National Fenestration Rating

Council (NFRC). NFRC is a third party, non-profit organization that sponsors certified rating and

labeling programs to help consumers compare the energy and performance features of windows

and skylights.

A BETTER FUTURE

ENERGY STAR is a voluntary partnership between the government and more than 9,000

organizations, including more than 3,500 of the nation’s home builders. Together with home

buyers and their families, we are working to achieve a common goal—protecting the

environment for future generations by changing to more energy-efficient practices and

products today.

ENERGY STAR is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. It identifies new

homes, buildings, and more than 50 types of products that are energy efficient and offer the

features, quality, and performance that today’s consumers expect. Products that can earn the

ENERGY STAR include windows, heating and cooling equipment, lighting, and appliances. To

learn more about ENERGY STAR, visit

www.energystar.gov.