We have windows of different colors, materials, different styles and shapes, but all windows have properties that improve life for your family.
Double or Triple pane
Depending on performance requirements (sound, thermal, etc), the glazing can be configured as double or triple pane.
Low-E Options
- The glazing receives Argon fill as a standard option that greatly improves thermal performance.
- The window can be selected from a «light» 70% Visual Light Transmission (VLT) to very dark 20% VLT depending on customer specifications.
- The external appearance can be selected from neutral, mirror, blue, bronze or other options.
Security and Safety
- The glazing can be tempered for safety and to comply with building codes
- The glazing can be laminated for additional security
- Special sound insulating lamination significantly boosts STC rating (48-54).
Grids
- Grids are placed inside the glazing for maintenance-free life
- Choose between various thickness: 5/16″, 5/8″, 1″
Materials Options
uPVC Window
uPVC is a very popular choice: uPVC window provides over 50 years of maintenance-free performance and beautify.
Wood Window
Elite windows in solid wood give the home a warm and natural interior and beautiful stately exterior. You can choose between pine or oak windows.
Aluminium-clad wood window
Wooden windows with aluminum cladding are an advanced system of wooden windows. Unlike most of aluminum clad windows on the market, we use aluminum extrusions instead of soda-can thin rolled aluminum. You can choose the color of the aluminum cladding according to the color of the facade.
Aluminium window
With aluminum windows, you can achieve the most daring architectural solutions. These windows serve up to 80 years, visually expand the space and give maximum natural light.
Collections
You can choose from one of our collections to suite your style preference. The collections differ in color and material, but windows have common advantages. The opening of a window is simple, it is very easy to clean. An integrated ventilation system allows you to keep the air fresh even when the windows are closed. For your safety, windows of all series have an anti-burglar system.
Options
Choose the color of your windows
- The decorative coating reflects the sun’s rays and protects the profile.
- The life of a color window is more than 25 years.
- You can choose a smooth or textured coating imitating different types of woods.
Choose the color of door handles and hinges
Are triple glazed windows worth it?
At our tradeshows, customers often ask about triple pane windows, because they have heard that these windows will help with energy efficiency. While it is technically true (and we certainly offer triple pane windows) we would not recommend a triple pane glazing to a customer residing in southern climate zones (IIRC Zones 1-3), unless there are other considerations such as noise control. (see more…)
While window energy efficiency is a complex subject, we can boil it down to 2 main considerations: resistance to energy transfer (both in the summer and winter) – which is measured by U-value, and protection against direct solar energy – which is measured by SHGC, and commonly called “solar factor”.
For example, in the cold winter night, we are interested in U-value. On the warm and very sunny day, we are concerned with SHGC/solar factor.
Let’s talk about U-value first: 2018 building code requires U-value of 0.30-0.32 (the lower-the better) for most of lower 48 states. By choosing triple pane glazing, we can definitely push down the U-value: Our uPVC double-pane windows achieve U-value rating of 0.25 which is considered excellent. And our triple-pane uPVC windows achieve U-value of 0.17. However, unless customer is building way up north (Canada, Alaska), he will not notice any difference that would justify the additional cost. However, the real problem with most of the windows on the market, especially double-hung windows is not the glazing, but air penetration around the frame, as well as poor insulation around the window itself. In other words, in a typical double-pane argon-filled window, the weak point is not the glass, and replacing it will NOT fix the problem.
When considering the solar factor (how hot the room will get from direct sunlight), keep in mind that most of the solar-blocking effect is achieved the same way as in sunglasses: by tinting the exterior glass. The solar-blocking effect does not depend on how many panes of glass are in the window, so there is no difference between double or triple pane glazing! This is a common misconception that causes customers to pay for features they do not really need.
So, when would a customer choose a triple pane window?
Noise control: Many of our customers choose our windows due to superior multi-lock and sealing features of our Tilt-and-Turn windows. While our standard double-pane glass is excellent for typical noise control (children playing outside, occasional car, A/C unit), if the home is built near high-noise area such as rail road, highway, etc., we would recommend a triple-pane window with special laminated glass designed to reduce sound transmission.
Security: Triple pane laminated glass can make a house nearly burglar-proof. The glass will not only resist breakage from a projectile, but will not allow an intruder to force the window without excessive effort and special tools.
So, to summarize, triple pane glass does not affect solar protection of the window, and only marginally increases the thermal properties of a window. Instead of shopping for best glazing, customer should consider a window as a whole. Thanks to European tilt-and-turn technology, My Smarter Window products are superior at preventing air penetration around the sash or energy transfer through the frame, making them very energy efficient.
