Long-Term Savings

With WinGuard® impact resistant windows and doors, there are many options to maximize energy performance. Additions like high-performance low-E coatings, glass tints, and argon glass can help you achieve ENERGY STAR® ratings and potentially save money.

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On average, Americans pay between about $1,500 and $2,500 annually on energy bills. Heating and cooling are responsible for up to 45% of that cost.* With WinGuard® impact resistant windows and doors, there are many options to maximize the energy performance. Additions like high-performance low-E coatings, glass tints, and argon glass can help you achieve ENERGY STAR® ratings and potentially save money. One recent study found that after installing impact resistant windows, monthly energy bills were reduced by a median average of over 12%.**

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Enhanced for energy efficiency

WinGuard® hurricane windows and doors are built to provide extra protection and comfort to your home and family. Our products offer enhanced levels of energy efficiency with the following options:

LOW-E

Deflects the heat of the sun to boost energy savings while keeping your indoor climate more comfortable.

GLASS

Available in a range of shades to reduce heat transmitted through windows and doors even in the sunniest regions.

Gray and bronze tints reduce the penetration of light and heat into your home.

Blue and green tints provide greater penetration of visible light, slightly reducing heat transfer compared to other tint shades.

ARGON

Helps reflect outside heat, so indoor temperatures fluctuate less.

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Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® with WinGuard® Vinyl

WinGuard® Vinyl windows and doors offer advanced energy-saving performance. Building on the strength and impact resistant benefits of our Aluminum line, our Vinyl products incorporate energy-efficient components of the material and laminated insulating glass. They can even be upgraded to achieve ENERGY STAR® certification.

Can impact windows reduce insurance premiums?

Due to regional variations and other factors in homeowners insurance, it’s impossible to say how much you and your family can save with impact windows. However, hurricane windows and doors can help you qualify for significant premium discounts and even local rebate programs if available. In a recent survey, 43% of homeowners reported that impact resistant products reduced their insurance costs.***
Home value also has the potential to increase when you invest in impact doors and windows, as they are very appealing to home buyers. By some estimates, installing hurricane windows can deliver as much as an 80% return on investment.

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*Source: Energy.gov. Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
**John Burns Real Estate Consulting LLC, September 2020