lots of brand questions, but no much about
performance...
e National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
is an independent org. that tests and rates windows.
window companies pay to have their windows nfrc
rated to provide unbiased info to homeowners.
here is the link.

http://www.nfrc.org/label.aspx

anyway..the important numbers on nfrc's label
are solar heat gain coefficient..shgc
and ufactors.
both these numbers should be below .32 for
a well performing window.

here in the south we want windows that keep
heat out..up north windows that keep heat in.

the location of the low e coating determines
how the window performs. inert gasses like argon
keep air at rest between the glass sections.

type of frame effects window performance.
a metal frame conducts heat..lowering performance
of lowe and/or arton windows.
good glass..bad frame.
non heat conducting frames..wood, vinyl, fiberglass,
pvc & wood clad with metal..allow window to perform
by not conducting heat/cold via the window frame.
good glass..good frame.

nfrc also has a new designation on their label
condensation rating. this is directly related
to window frame type. metal windows will have more
condensation than other types.

hope this helps to aid everyone in their window
choices.
if you are shopping windows that dont have nfrc
verification..keep shopping. let this label
guide your choices. its a shame to spend lots
of money on windows that don't help to keep
house warm/cool. big investment with long payback.

there used to be a window guy here at gardenweb..
don't know if he is still around. I actually
came here looking for him.

if you read a post by Oberon..its good info.
urge him to post here. he is missed on building
forum.

best of luck everyone.

How the heck are you?

I haven't seen you around for a very long time.

So what's up with you?

glad to see you around again.

I've had a chance to do some diy at
my own house...for a change. nice
to finally get it done.

so your daughter's house is finshed &
she & family are in??

you visit this forum much?

could you do that low e location on IGU
explanation again that you do so well?
I'd like to send some folks from another
forum to read your posts.

take care & tia.

Send me an email, please and we can chat.