Performance
We start with extruded aluminum that’s heavier and stronger than what’s used by most other window manufacturers, making PGT® Aluminum Windows and Doors ideal for both residential use and light commercial projects such as hotels, apartment buildings, nursing homes and schools. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, a highly skilled workforce and rigorous quality control measures, we provide a complete line of custom-built, low maintenance, energy-efficient windows and doors used for new construction and replacement windows that are Visibly Better®.
PGT Aluminum Windows and Doors (except prime and all inswing) have been tested to Miami-Dade protocols and/or AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2.7 specifications. They have also been designed to meet the following test standards:
ASTM E283 for air infiltration
ASTM E987 for deglazing
ASTM E547/E331 for water resistance
AAMA 1302.5 for forced entry for operable windows
AAMA 1303.5 for forced entry resistance for doors
ASTM E330 Uniform Structural Load Test
NFRC Certification
This means you can expect a quality product at an affordable price.
Error Reading Content: There is no row at position 0.
Error Reading Content: There is no row at position 0.
Energy Efficiency
The right windows and doors can make a tremendous difference in how comfortable a home will be. In warm regions, finding energy-saving windows that keep out the heat of the sun goes a long way towards lowering your cooling costs, reducing fading of your carpets, paint and furniture, and keeping you more comfortable. You can tell a lot about how a window or door will perform by looking for the NFRC and ENERGY STAR® labels. There you can find information about a windows U-factor, Solar Heat Gain, Visible Light, and how they can make a difference in the comfort and lifestyle of your home.
PGT is a proud partner of the US Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR program and offers ENERGY STAR qualified window and door configurations. Performance criteria for windows and doors vary depending on what region of the country the window is being sold. The ENERGY STAR criteria for residential windows and doors are tailored to four climate zones as shown below. A product’s energy efficiency for a given climate is based on its impact on heat gain and loss in cold weather and heat gain in warm weather. So windows that are part of an energy efficient home improvement plan in Florida would not necessarily be energy efficient windows in New York and vice-versa.
ENERGY STAR windows and doors are an easy way to identify window products that utilize the latest window technology. To qualify for the ENERGY STAR label, windows must be certified by the National Fenestration and Rating Council (NFRC). ENERGY STAR uses the U-factors and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) to label windows and doors that qualify for your climate.
Performance criteria for windows and patio doors are based on these climate zones.
