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Exceptionally Energy Efficient
Acadia windows and doors uses the most up-to-date technology available to allow homeowners
to enjoy the light and views brought into the home through windows and doors without fear of
skyrocketing energy costs.
Acadia products have been part of the Energy Star® program for years:
AAMA- and NFRC-rated, certified and labeled for both U-factor and solar heat gain
coefficient, at least 40% more efficient than products
required under the most common national building codes.
Acadia Windows & Doors is a member of AAMA and meets the standards of the NFRC, a non-profit organization
that administers the only uniform, independent rating and labeling system for the
energy performance of windows, doors, skylights, and attachment products.
The insulating glass units in Acadia windows and doors feature:
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Low-e glass — a specially coated glass with high visible light transmission and low
emissivity (reduced energy transfer). In summer, Low-e glass allows visible sunlight in
while blocking 96% of the sun's infrared heat energy. In winter, Low-e glass reflects
roomside heat back into the room. As an extra
benefit, Low-e glass also selectively filters out 86%
of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, which provides
protection against the fading of furniture, fabrics and
carpeting.
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Argon gas — this natural, existing gas is colorless, odorless, non-toxic, non-corrosive and non-flammable
and it has a thermal conductivity 30% lower than that of air. Together with Low-e coating, it delivers a 51%
improvement in U-values and a 104% improvement in R-values as compared to typical air-filled insulating
glass without Low-e glass.
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Spacer technology — Acadia's spacer bar system meets high structural standards while achieving low heat
conductance through out the edge seal design, improving the overall U-value and reducing the potential for
condensation. The primary seal is compressed polyisobutylene. Desiccants are enclosed within the
spacer to absorb moisture and the spacer corners are keyed to be air/gas tight.
The vinyl extrusions used in fabricating Acadia windows and doors feature:
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Proven compounds that have endured world-wide climate changes for over 30 years.
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Typical wall thickness and the multitude of structural chambers integral to the design,
range between 35-65% more vinyl than the typical windows being sold in today's
marketplace.
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The natural insulating qualities of unplasticized poly vinyl chloride (uPVC) that reduces
heat and cold transfer.
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Fusion welding for air-tight sashes.
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Multi-chambered design to use negative space as an extra insulating component.
By replacing old wood or aluminum windows with energy efficient Acadia windows, many of
our customers have reported energy savings of 40% or more. To estimate the potential savings for
your home, click here to be linked to an
energy savings calculator.
Duralight, tomorrows energy saving IGU spacer at Acadia today.
For more details on increasing energy efficiency for your home, we suggest the following web
sites:
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