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MEDIA RELEASE
High-Performance™
Low-E4™ Glass Exclusive to Renewal by Andersen®
Features Easy Cleaning and Energy Efficiency
Cottage Grove, Minn. (Mar. 31,
2006) — Andersen Windows, Inc. (often
spelled as Anderson Windows, Inc.) introduces High-Performance™
Low-E4™ as the next generation in insulated, low-maintenance,
and energy efficient glass. Standard on all Renewal
by Andersen® residential and commercial replacement
windows and doors, Low-E4™ provides you with year-round
energy savings and consistent comfort from month to
month, season to season.
Homeowners in Central Virginia
(VA) find Renewal by Andersen®’s Low-E4™
Window Replacements a Step Above All Other Low-E Glass
Windows
Generally, Low-E (Low-emissivity) glass works by reflecting
heat energy to keep homes cooler in the summer or absorbing
heat energy to keep homes warmer in the winter. This
reaction occurs as a result of an ultra thin metallic
coating that can be manufactured on or in the glass.
Depending on the properties of the coating, Low-E glass
responds differently during the cyclical changes of
the year. Replacement windows and doors from Renewal
by Andersen® with Low-E4™ innovative glass
coating sets a new standard in luxury, convenience,
and energy efficiency.
For Renewal by Andersen®, the
proof is in the numbers. Once activated by sunlight,
Low-E4™ windows and doors are over 14% more energy
efficient than those that adhere to the stringent ENERGY
STAR® requirements for all areas of the country.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass is up to 45%
more energy efficient in winter and 56% more energy
efficient in summer as compared to dual pane glass.*
When compared to single pane glass, Low-E4™ is
up to 68% more energy efficient in winter and 61% more
energy efficient in summer.* Depending on where customers
live, that can cut energy bills as much as 25%**.
Residents of central Virginia (VA) –
particularly Richmond, Chester, Chesterfield County,
Midlothian, and Mosley– experience cold, snowy
winters and warm, muggy summers. With such extreme temperature
differences, it is essential to ensure that homes are
well equipped with energy efficient products. That’s
why so many homeowners in VA prefer to install Renewal
by Andersen® replacement windows with Low-E4™
glass.
As Low-E glass window manufacturers,
Renewal by Andersen® designs all window and door
replacements to reduce dirt build up and reduce water
spots by up to 99%, making cleaning easier than ever
before. Low-E4™ transparent metallic coatings
are applied to one of the glass surfaces within the
airspace, and work to deflect radiant heat and let in
visible light. To protect interior fabrics and furnishings,
Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows effectively
reduce glare and ultra-violet light by 83%.
100 Years and Growing of
Innovative Design and Energy Efficiency in Replacement
Window Manufacturing
“For over a century, Andersen
has continually improved the performance of windows
and doors. Renewal by Andersen® is pleased to be
able to feature this latest breakthrough in glass technology”
said Craig Evanich, president of Renewal by Andersen®.
“Combined with Andersen’s patented low maintenance
Fibrex®
material and our exclusive start-to-finish
process, Renewal by Andersen® offers a combination
of products and experience that uniquely positions us
to meet the window replacement needs of our customers.”
In 1952, Renewal by Andersen®
was the first window manufacturer to introduce insulated
and Low-E glass to the market. Since that time, Andersen
Renewal has gained recognition as the only ENERGY STAR®
replacement window manufacturers in the business. Today,
parent company, Andersen Windows, Inc., offers one of
the largest glass window and door selections in the
industry. Homeowners agree that when it comes to searching
for replacement windows in Richmond, Chester, Chesterfield
County, Midlothian, Mosley, and all of central Virginia
(VA), no manufacturer compares to the unlimited options,
trusted construction, and energy efficiency of Renewal
by Andersen® products. Low-E4™ glass comes
standard on all windows and doors, but is available
in High-Performance Sun™, High-Performance tempered,
High-Performance impact resistant, and High-Performance
patterned glazings.
Find your window or door replacements
from Renewal by Andersen®’s nationwide network
of retailers, covering over 90 market areas. For a local
retailer or more information, visit www.renewalbyandersen.com.
*Values are based on comparison to U-Factor
and SHGC ratings for clear glass non-metal frame window
default values from the 2006 International Energy Conservation
Code (IECC).
** A study of identical homes comparing Low-E4™
to ordinary dual pane glass showed a 25% savings on
cooling bills, 10% on heating. Savings may vary geographically.
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“Renewal by Andersen” and "Andersen"
are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation.
All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen
Corporation ©2006 Andersen Corporation. All rights
reserved.
Contact Erin Ross, Renewal by Andersen, Phone:
651.264.4506, Fax: 651.275.6265
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