{"id":1947,"date":"2016-10-13T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forbesdesigncenter.com\/?p=1947"},"modified":"2020-10-01T17:10:44","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T17:10:44","slug":"take-energy-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forbesdesigncenter.com\/blog\/take-energy-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Take (Energy) Action!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Understanding Energy Efficient Windows and Doors<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Colorful leaves and cool weather mean fall has officially\u00a0arrived. October is Energy Action Month. The cold weather approaching makes it the perfect time to get serious about conserving energy in your home and cutting down the cost of utilities. You should start by understanding energy efficient\u00a0windows and doors.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1948\" title=\"energy efficient windows\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Marvin_logo_ENE_ask_Horz_Cyan.gif.gif\" alt=\"marvin_logo_ene_ask_horz_cyan-gif\" width=\"244\" height=\"88\" \/><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>So, what\u2019s the first thing you need to know when it comes to windows and energy efficiency?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Replacing windows with energy efficient ones can help reduce your utility bills, but the benefits go much further. Energy efficient windows make your home more comfortable, as their performance determines how much heat comes in and escapes out through the windows.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1949\" style=\"width: 168px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1949\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1949 size-medium\" title=\"energy efficient windows\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/marvin-energy-efficiency-nfrc-label-600-new.png\" alt=\"marvin-energy-efficiency-nfrc-label-600-new\" width=\"158\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every window should have a sticker on it showing its energy efficiency.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a Marvin Windows dealer, we offer a variety of energy-certified window and door options that help you achieve long-term performance and energy cost savings.\u00a0Our energy efficiency process\u00a0also takes the Mid-Atlantic climate into consideration.<\/p>\n<p><em>Second, how do you know if a window or a door is energy efficient?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Certification programs such as those administered by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfrc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ENERGY STAR<\/a> \u00a0provide ratings designed to indicate a window or door&#8217;s efficiency. Various performance ratings \u2014 like U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient \u2014 measure a product\u2019s effectiveness in insulating and blocking heat from the sun, among other things.<\/p>\n<p>Before making\u00a0any recommendations,\u00a0our expert team will help\u00a0you understand the current state of your home\u2019s window energy efficiency by inspecting your window ratings, and accessing any air leakage that may be occurring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Energy Efficient Windows and Doors Colorful leaves and cool weather mean fall has officially\u00a0arrived. October is Energy Action Month. The cold weather approaching makes it the perfect time to get serious about conserving energy in your home and cutting down the cost of utilities. You should start by understanding energy efficient\u00a0windows and doors. 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