Becker EnergyGuard-R3000 Energy Star certified windows - more than Energy-Efficiency. Achieve maximum Energy Rating (ER) in all four Canadian Energy Star Zones - A, B, C, D.

When you purchase an Energy Star windows or doors, you benefit by more then just savings on heating and cooling costs. Windows that carry the Energy Star label offer four times the amount of protection from harmful UV rays that can damage your home's interior and fade upholstery, furniture and carpeting. You will notice a reduced amount of condensation on your windows and you'll be helping the environment by saving energy. But most importantly, your home will be more comfortable, year-round.

The average homeowner spends more then 40% of their annual energy costs on heating and cooling their home. By installing new energy-efficient windows, you can significantly reduce your energy costs. One of the easiest ways to ensure that the windows you purchase will provide the maximum amount of energy savings for your home is to select window company with an Energy Star certified products. The Energy Star program is designed to help consumers select energy-efficient products. In order for a window or door to carry the Energy Star label, it must undergo rigorous testing and perform at levels that meet or exceed energy efficiency guidelines set by Natural Resources Canada.

Every Becker Window or Door that carries the Energy Star label  has been tested for the following.

U-Factor - Measures how well a window keeps heat inside. The lower the U-Factor, the better a window resist heat transfer.

Energy Rating (ER) - The ER is the bottom line for energy-conscious consumers as it is the indicator of the window's thermal performance during the heating season. The ER is not a temperature rating. It is a scale rating the comparative performance of windows based on three factors: 1) solar heat gains; 2) heat loss through frames, spacers and glass; 3) air leakage heat losses, regardles ofhow or with what materials it was built. The ER can be used as an idicator of the effect the windows will have on your heating bill.

R-value: A measure of the resistance to radiant heat (temperature) loss. A higher R-value glass has a greater resistance to radiant heat loss.