Maximizing Energy Efficiency With Low-E4® Glass and Fibrex®

 Reduced utility bills aren’t the only benefit of investing in energy-efficient windows. As critical components of your home’s complete thermal enclosure system, they improve indoor comfort and prevent your heating and cooling units from working too hard. They may also earn you LEED credits to help you pursue a green-building certification.

At Renewal by Andersen® of New Jersey and New York Metro, we’ll help you achieve your energy efficiency goals with high-performance windows. Our window systems feature our innovative Low-E4® glass and exclusive Fibrex® composite material. Here’s how these materials contribute to energy efficiency:

Low-E4 Glass

• Controllable Solar Heat Transfer – Our glass solutions utilize a spectrally selective, multi-layer Low-E coating, which blocks more heat compared to regular double-pane units. Our glass has the highest rating against solar heat gain, reflecting 74% of infrared radiation.
• Maximum UV Protection – Our cutting-edge glazing options combat sun damage. Our SmartSun™ glass reflects 95% of ultraviolet rays back to the sky, protecting your valuables against fading.
• Excellent Daylighting – Much like our glazed doors, our replacement windows admit a profusion of natural light. Despite blocking the detrimental, invisible portions of the solar spectrum, our standard Low-E4 glass lets in 72% of sunshine.

Fibrex

• Exceptional Insulation – Made from 40% reclaimed wood fibers by weight, our patented framing material is an excellent insulator. Actually, its ability to reduce heat transfer is on par with real wood, vinyl and fiberglass. Our own Fibrex insulates nearly 700-times better than aluminum. Furthermore, its design promotes reduced thermal bridging without compromising durability.
• Low Expansion Rate – Unlike vinyl, Fibrex is a smart window replacement material choice because it’s guaranteed not to succumb to extreme changes in temperature. It shares wood’s superior stability and rigidity, allowing it to maintain its weathertight seal for the years to come.
• Absolute Decay Resistance – Being part polymer, Fibrex is immune to moisture damage. It doesn’t flake, rust, blister, pit, corrode, peel or crack for 20 years. With its 10-year warranty on exterior color finish, expect it to remain virtually ageless for a long time without scraping or painting.

Learn more about Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro’s Low-E4 options and Fibrex material. Call us at (866) 609-5033 today to schedule your free, in-home consultation in New Jersey.