Know About Window Replacement (NAPSA)—How should home- owners choose the best replace- ment windows? There are five factors that determine the quality and durability of a replacement window. Homeownersshould use these factors to evaluate what replacement windowis right for them. Total Performance Replacement windows should be thermally efficient and add to the total comfort of your home. Choose a window that meets ENERGY STAR guidelines and has a .32 or lower U-Value, which measures heat transfer through the window. Material Strengths Choose your window material carefully so your windows will always seal well. Replacement windows should be low maintenance, durable and with your home, so choose a window that complements your inte- require more upkeep over time windows, looks, feels, paints and stains like wood to match your dcor, yet is inorganic and continue to look good over time. Wood windowslook great but will than fiberglass or vinyl lowmaintenance alternatives. Vinyl, the most frequently used material, has a tendency to warp, fade, expand and contract in extreme temperatures, causing seal failures over time. A better option is Ultrex, used by Infinity from Marvin. Ultrex is a pultruded fiberglass material that is eight times stronger than vinyl and three times stronger than wood. Because of its incredi- ble durability and strength, Ultrex fiberglass outperformsall other replacement window materials and will look great for years to come. Appearanceand Design Advances in technology have madeit possible to purchase highperformance, long-lasting replacement windowsthat look great, too. Look for a narrow window profile. The narrowertheprofile, the more space can be used for glass, letting in more light and enhancing your view. A replacement window should blend in seamlessly rior. EverWood, available exclusively on Infinity replacement requires no maintenance. Reliability and Expertise There are hundreds of window manufacturers in the marketplace today. How do you know who to trust? Choose a window manufacturer that is well established and has an excellent reputation. Ask around to see who has been satisfied with the installation and service they’ve received whenreplacing their windows. Total Value To ensure the best value, look for a manufacturer known forits reliability and expertise and a product that delivers it all— excellent performance, superior materials and unmatched appearance and design—all at a competitive price. To learn more about replacing your windows andto learn more about Infinity Replacement Windows from Marvin, please call (877) 228-0015 or visit www.infinitywindows.com.
