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Be Environmentally Responsible: Invest in Renewal by Andersen® Replacement Windows

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – According to ENERGY STAR®, the average household in Pennsylvania (PA) – including Central PA, the Lehigh Valley, Chester and Bucks Counties, and the greater Philadelphia area – spends $1,900 each year on energy bills, with as much as half that spent heating and cooling your home. An industry leader in replacement commercial and residential windows, Renewal by Andersen®, wants you to know that poor performance windows and doors can account for up to 40 percent of total heat loss during PA winter months.

As energy costs soar and the winter weather approaches, home and business owners are looking for cost-effective and environmentally responsible building improvement solutions. For many, new eco-friendly windows and doors are the answer and the manufacturer of choice is Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows. Whether your preference is for traditional double-hung replacement windows or bay and bow replacement windows, or more contemporary specialty replacement windows or picture and combination windows, all Renewal by Andersen® windows are manufactured with energy efficient Low E-4™ glass and are professionally installed to ensure an airtight seal. President of Renewal by Andersen®, Craig Evanich, recommends that all replacement windows include key energy efficiency designations.

ENERGY STAR®, the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) which establishes an independent, industry-wide standard for testing and labeling windows, and other independent organizations help consumers choose environmentally friendly windows, doors, and other products that increase energy efficiency while also being kind to the earth. The United States Department of Energy estimates that new environmentally friendly, ENERGY STAR®-approved residential and commercial windows, such as Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows, can reduce energy costs by 15 percent over inefficient single-pane windows.

Home and business owners in Central PA, the Lehigh Valley, Chester and Bucks Counties, and the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area look for the ENERGY STAR® and NFRC labels on new replacement windows and doors to make energy efficient and environmentally responsible choices, and realize a significant savings in cooling and heating costs. Both of these labels are featured on all replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen®, which means the performance of the window is certified and proves it has undergone an “apples to apples” comparison with other similar products.

“When comparing windows, be sure to check a window’s U-Factor on the NFRC label,” said Evanich. “A window with a lower U-Factor has better insulation properties. U-Factors run from .01 to .99. In colder climates, a factor of 0.35 or lower is recommended.”

To be truly earth friendly in purchasing decisions, one must consider the entire life cycle of a product, from manufacturing and materials to use, recycling, and disposal. Renewal by Andersen® replacement window frames are manufactured using a patented, eco-friendly, composite material that is a blend of 60 percent thermoplastic polymers and 40 percent reclaimed wood fiber by volume. With this material, your Renewal by Andersen® residential or commercial energy-efficient windows will never need painting or scraping, thus reducing waste created by such continued maintenance.* In addition, the wood fibers in this composite window frame material are reclaimed from manufacturing processes, helping to further reduce the environmental impact.

In 2001, Renewal by Andersen® became the first window manufacturer to be Green Seal certified. Similar to ENERGY STAR® and NFRC, the Green Seal designation identifies an environmentally preferable product, confirms that it meets requirements for energy efficiency and is manufactured in an eco-friendly and environmentally conscious way.

Ensuring energy efficient windows are a long-term investment and avoiding future waste is contingent on the durability of a window. Evanich recommends consumers in Central PA, the Lehigh Valley, Chester and Bucks Counties, and the greater Philadelphia area, and across the United States shop for new replacement windows and doors that are supported by a strong warranty, and value the long-term investment over initial cost. “Saving a few dollars now could mean another replacement project just a few years down the road.” Evanich said.

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* See the Renewal by Andersen® limited warranty.
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Contact Erin Ross, Renewal by Andersen, Phone: 651.264.4506, Fax: 651.275.6265