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Champion Windows Energy Star: a buyer's guide

Champion Windows Energy Star rating and energy-efficiency standards can help you create the updated look you're hoping for with the energy savings you need.

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Champion Windows Energy StarInstalling energy-efficient windows in your home can improve your home's resale value while reducing your monthly heating and cooling costs. Champion Windows Energy Star rating and energy-efficiency standards can help you create the updated look you're hoping for with the energy savings you need.

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Champion Windows manufactures several different styles and sizes of windows for your home, but all Champion window products have the same energy-efficient construction. This means that no matter which new windows you choose, you'll enjoy the benefits of Energy Star rated windows in your home.

The Comfort 365 glass that's found in every Champion window is proven to be 35 percent more energy efficient in the cold winter months than the dual-pane glass you'll find with other manufacturers. Your efficiency rating will go up in the summer, with a total savings of 41 percent.

In addition to the Champion Windows Energy Star rating, the glass found in these windows can also reduce the effect ultraviolet rays can have on carpets and furniture.

The Champion Window Energy Star rating isn't the only indication of how efficient Champion products are. The National Fenestration Rating Council is an independent organization that rates windows on several performance factors such as the U-Factor and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC).

The U-Factor measures the transfer of heat in any window, with a lower number representing a better rating. Champion Windows have a U-Factor of .28.

The SHGC demonstrates how well windows will be able to block the sun's heat from the home. The lower the number for this rating, the better. Champion Windows have a low SHGC rating of .19, so your home will be safe from the sun during the hot summer months.

The Energy Star rating does allow you to enjoy some additional benefits such as tax breaks for installing replacement windows that carry the rating. You can take advantage of this program to receive up to $200 back for the installation of these windows.

Your contractor should be able to include more specifics of how to qualify for the tax credit when you receive your windows estimate, so be sure to ask about this and all window prices before you begin to install windows in your home.

With other manufacturers, you might have to compromise your energy savings for a specific look or design. Since Champion Windows all use the same glass, you won't have to make a difficult decision when choosing your new or replacement windows. When you're ready to install Champion Windows with Energy Star ratings in your home, remember to use Reply! to find a qualified contractor in your area.

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