ENERGY STAR™ and Certifications Energy Star Qualified AAMA - Structural Performance Standards NFRC - Thermal Testing Compliant Our windows are highly efficient and energy saving by design. Our select performance and high performance windows are Energy Star™ qualified. These windows have passed government and EPA certification standards. The strict tolerances of our manufacturing methods ensure that when you order. HeatGate or any of our Energy Star™ options your windows will perform, saving you money on heating and air conditioning. All of our window systems are tested to conform to the structural integrity standards of the American Architectural Manufacturing Association. This vigorous test means that your windows are manufactured to meet strict structural quality compliance standards. All of our window systems are manufactured in accordance with the testing criteria for thermal performance established by the National Fenestration Rating Council. This means your windows meet these respected standards for thermal integrity.   Find below the NFRC Test Results for American Jewel Window Systems including industry standard U factors.

Window Series Window Style Foam-Filled Frames & Sashes Overall IG Thickness Glass Type (Clear or Low E) Gas Fill U-Factor Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Visible Transmittance 1000 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.63 0.66 1000 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.31 0.39 0.57 1000 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.56 0.58 1000 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.32 0.35 0.50 1100 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.63 0.66 1100 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.31 0.39 0.57 1100 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.56 0.58 1100 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.32 0.35 0.50 1400 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.63 0.66 1400 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.31 0.39 0.57 1400 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.56 0.58 1400 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.32 0.35 0.50 1500 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.58 0.6 1500 Double Hung No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.31 0.36 0.52 1500 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.48 0.56 0.58 1500 2 & 3 Lite Slider No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon 0.32 0.35 0.50 1700 HG Double Hung Yes 7/8" Dual Glazed 1 Clear/1 Soft Coat Low E Argon / Krypton 0.26 0.39 0.56 1700 HG w/ Thermal Gate Double Hung Yes 7/8" Tri-Pane Trosifol / 1 Clear/1 Soft Coat Low E Krypton 0.25 0.36 0.53 1700 HG 2 & 3 Lite Slider Yes 7/8" Dual Glazed 1 Clear/1 Soft Coat Low E Argon / Krypton 0.29 0.35 0.50 1700 HG w/ Thermal Gate 2 & 3 Lite Slider Yes 7/8" Tri-Pane Trosifol / 1 Clear/1 Soft Coat Low E Krypton 0.28 0.36 0.53 3000* Double Hung Yes 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon / Krypton 0.26 0.39 0.56 3000* 2 & 3 Lite Slider Yes 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon / Krypton 0.29 0.35 0.50 5500 1&2&3 Lite Casement & Awning No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.45 0.52 0.54 5500 HG 1&2&3 Lite Casement & Awning No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Soft Coat Low E Argon / Krypton 0.29 0.28 0.48 5500 HG w/ Thermal Gate 1&2&3 Lite Casement & Awning No 7/8" Dual Glazed 1 Clear / Trosifol / 1 Clear/1 Soft Coat Low E Krypton 0.23 0.32 0.47 5700 1&2&3 Lite Casement & Awning No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/Clear None 0.42 0.54 0.56 5700 HG 1&2&3 Lite Casement & Awning No 7/8" Dual Glazed Clear/1 Soft Coat Low E Argon / Krypton 0.28 0.34 0.48 5700 HG w/ Thermal Gate 1&2&3 Lite Casement & Awning No 7/8" Dual Glazed 1 Clear / Trosifol / 1 Clear/1 Soft Coat Low E Krypton 0.23 0.32 0.47

* Exclusively produced for American Home Center Inc. serving Maryland area and Lifetime Aluminum serving New Jersey area.

Updated March, 2008

U-Value: Measures the conduction of heat (Lower is better)
R-Value: Measures the resistance of heat flow (Higher is better)
Test Source: ETC Laboratories Rpt#: ETC-98-016-4758.0-464.1 / Oct. 29, 1999