Improving the energy efficiency of your home's windows, doors or skylights (known as fenestration products) can substantially improve comfort. It can also reduce your home's energy use and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Purchasing the best windows, doors and skylights means finding a balance between cost, ease of operation, maintenance, durability, attractiveness and energy efficiency.
Energy-efficient fenestration products will:
- reduce your home energy costs by 7 to 12 percent
- reduce or eliminate cold drafts
- collect less condensation
- reduce noise from outside
Considerations for new homes or renovations:
the importance of installation
design issues
Three common fenestration problems in existing homes:
condensation and humidity
heat loss
The ENERGY STAR name and symbol are administered and promoted in Canada by Natural Resources Canada and are registered in Canada by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Information found on Natural Resource Canada
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