Replacement Windows
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For more than 17 years, customers have relied on Starlite Windows to provide top quality replacement windows that offer durability, beauty, convenience and value. Our reputation for quality vinyl windows and outstanding customer service is backed by a team of dedicated industry specialists.
We offer “Superior Products with Exceptional Service.”
Since replacing your vinyl replacement windows hould never be a do-it-yourself project, choosing the right window company is critical. Our sales team are some of the very best and most knowledgeable in the business. Besides all of this, at Starlite we are good-natured, easy to deal with people, that are committed to our profession. We like what we do, and we flourish in advancing our company. We can only do this by earning your business and satisfying you.
Typically, 75% of the exposed surface of a window is glass. That's why it is so important to chose the best glass for your windows. There are three key factors to consider in a window glass:
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thermal insulation in both winter and summer
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control of solar energy
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visual clarity
The Insulating effect of your windows has a direct impact on how your rooms feel during cold weather. The better insulated the window glass, the warmer your room will be. In fact, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning suggests that there is a risk of thermal discomfort when the glass surface temperature falls below 11°C (52°F). To ensure the best comfort in winter, choose a glass that maintains a temperature above this point during the coldest outdoor conditions. A warmer window will also help you maintain and control the relative humidity of the indoor air.
The table below compares the indoor glass temperature of four different types of glass against two outside temperatures.
Clear glass has been the primary material available for window panes in homes. It has no glazing.
Low_emissivity glass (low-e) has a special surface coating to reduce heat transfer back through the window.
Solar Control refers to a window's ability to allow the daylight to pass through the glass while filtering out solar heat. And when it comes to air conditioning costs, clear glass and ordinary low-e glass are the biggest offenders to the air-conditioning load. In fact, clear glass windows can contribute to over 50% of your air conditioning costs. A quality glass will be coated to filter the sun's solar energy.
Visual Clarity refers to the clearness of the glass. Quality windows are coated with different materials to block solar energy and provide thermal insulation. These coatings should not produce a haze, bluish cast, nor bronze or smoke-colored tints.
There are four important factors to consider that indicate the overall quality of each window. These are:
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Water Resistance (Factor A)
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Air Resistance (Factor B)
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Wind Resistance (Factor C)
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Forced Entry Resistance (Factor F)
Water Resistance or Water Tightness is measured by projecting 5 U.S. gallons of water per hour per square foot of window surface - the equivalent of 200 mm of rain in 1 hour. In addition, air pressure is increased to simulate winds varying from 35 to 76 mph (57 to 123 kph). The rating indicates the pressure attained without any water leakage.
A high-end window will have a rating of 300 pascals (6.3 psf) or more. The higher the rating, the better.
Air Resistance or Air Tightness is measured by applying 75 pascals of pressure - the equivalent of a steady 25 mph (34 kph) wind - to the outside of the window. Interior air infiltration (leakage) is then measured in cubic feet per minute per foot of joint space.
A quality window will have an Air Resistance value of less than 0.1 cubic feet per minute per joint feet. The lower the value, the better.
Wind Resistance is measures the wind pressure that a window can withstand without suffering breakage (shattering) or permanent damage (deformation).
A high quality window will have a wind resistance rating of 180 mph (295 kph) or better. The higher the value, the better.
Forced Entry testing reproduces the efforts of a well-equipped individual attempting a force entry break-in. The test has three phases. (1) Testers attempt to force open the window using tools like knifes, screwdrivers, and wire. (2) Then they attach a cable to strategic points on the window and apply increasingly stronger loads. (3) If the window continues to resist, the testers use tools again in a third attempt.
Windows which have a locking system but have not been tested for forced entry have a rating of F1. An F2 rating means the window has successfully passed the test at level 10 (150 lbs of force). A quality window will have an F2, level 30 or better which signifies that it passed the forced entry test at 250 lb of force.
Do you need replacement windows?
Do you want to lower your heat costs and save money?
Does outside noise bother you, especially at night?
Are your windows fogging or leaking?
Would you like a newer looking home, increasing its value?
If the answer is YES to any of the above; we are your source for replacement windows!
We use patented materials only that provide you with the most efficient and attractive custom vinyl windows available. We can build your replacement or new construction windows fully safe and smart for you home, building, complex, small company or dealer. All of our Doors and windows are custom manufactured, using customizable glass, to be an exact fit for your job, We do not use unsightly fill materials in between or under our Doors and windows. Our large Doors and windows provide you with a more open, outdoor feeling, while providing the structural integrity missing from our competitor's much smaller Doors and windows.
Typically, 75% of the exposed surface of a window is glass. That's why it is so important to chose the best glass for your windows. There are three key factors to consider in a window glass:
-
thermal insulation in both winter and summer
-
control of solar energy
-
visual clarity
The Insulating effect of your windows has a direct impact on how your rooms feel during cold weather. The better insulated the window glass, the warmer your room will be. In fact, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning suggests that there is a risk of thermal discomfort when the glass surface temperature falls below 11deg;C (52deg;F). To ensure the best comfort in winter, choose a glass that maintains a temperature above this point during the coldest outdoor conditions. A warmer window will also help you maintain and control the relative humidity of the indoor air.