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STEPS
TO WINDOW SELECTION
When properly selected and installed, windows can help minimize
a home’s heating, cooling, and lighting costs. Achieving
improved window performance in a house is a three-step process:
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Design — Window sizes, types, placement, and properties
should be determined as an integral part of the whole house design
because of their impact on heating and cooling loads, lighting,
and interior decor. Passive solar features and their impact on
the
windows should be considered during design. Window properties
that meet the design goals should be specified using applicable
guidelines.
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Selection — Windows should be selected that meet the specified
design properties after considering the window technologies that
improve performance and factoring in appearance, purchase price,
cost of installation, warranty coverage, maintenance, replacement
frequency, need for extra window treatments (like awnings), and
resale value.
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Installation — Even the most energy efficient window must
be properly installed to ensure that its energy performance is
achieved and that the window does not contribute to building moisture
problems.
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