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SPACERS 

     The two panes of glass in an insulating unit must be held apart at the appropriate distance by spacers. The optimum distance between the panes for an Argon filled unit is ½”. Because of its excellent structural properties, window manufacturers starting using aluminum spacers in the 1960’s and 1970’s and still use them today. Unfortunately, aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and cold and the aluminum spacer used in most standard edge systems represented a significant thermal “short circuit” at the edge of the insulating glass unit (IGU), which reduces the benefits of improved glazings. In addition to the increased heat loss, the colder edge is more prone to condensation. 

     Warm edge technology (Super Spacer) has become increasingly important to high performance glazing units. For purposes of determining the overall window U-factor, the edge spacer has an effect that extends beyond the physical size of the spacer to a band about 2 ½” wide. Changing from a standard aluminum edge to a good quality warm edge will reduce the overall window U-factor by approximately .02 BTU/hr-sq ft-degree F. 

    About 1% of the argon gas will permeate through the glass itself as the glass is made of approximately 60% sand. Metal spacers on the other hand lose on average 10% annually. Cheaper really is not better. The loss of Argon diminishes the energy performance of the window and can lead to degradation of the Low-E coating.

 

Duralite offers a new level of thermal performance to windows reducing conductivity by up to 45%. This radical improvement in thermal properties is achieved by eliminating metal and replacing over 60% of the spacer profile with air. The patented design featuring a unique composite laminating technology without the use of metal results in superior thermal and durability performance.

Test results performed by a third party have proven that Duralite offers the lowest U–value rating and best condensation resistance when compared to other spacers.

Duralite is thermally the best energy–efficient insulating glass system available on the market.

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Excellent company to work with!! Installed beautiful windows, great friendly workers, and came in about $1500 less than the "big" companies! I was really happy with their service and work! Highly recommend them!

                  Andy H. Renton, Wa 

 

It's been about a month and a half since I've had my windows installed, and I must say that I'm extremely satisfied with how well everything went down.  

The Estimate: Kevin arranged a time with me to come out and give me an estimate. We met up and he brought a full pack of gear to show him. He took time showing me how my windows compared to their product, even using a heat lamp and heat measurement. Demonstrating exactly how the locks and sliders worked, and showing me a cross section of the window itself really helped put faith in the product. Despite the high quality I was seeing, the bid was very competitive with others I had recieved. The excellent financing sold me on the deal. 

The Installation: Due to a changing tax credit, Kevin made sure that the installers came out to my house before year end. In fact, they came out on New Year's Eve Day! The two installers were very professional and friendly. They arrived at about 9:00am and worked until everything was all finished at around 1:30pm. I live on a second floor in a condo complex and they were able to install all of my windows without any inconvience to my neighbors.  

After the windows were installed, I went around for a final inspection. There was a slight bit of touchup that I noticed, and they took care of it promptly. As far as finishing work that needs to be done, I think there is a touch of repainting I could do in one room, but its only noticable if you closely examine the window. Again, 5 star work with no complaints. 

Summary: This is a good company that is willing to go the distance to earn their reputation. If nothing else, you should have them come give you an estimate. I'm very glad I did. 

              Guy P. Federal Way, Wa

 

I had Eco Select Windows replace 19 single pane aluminum windows in my 55 year old home. The sales presentation was excellent. Informative, no pressure and answered all my questions about not just the windows but precise details about the install.  

The install was as good as it could get.  With a 55 year old house there is going to be some issues like out of square framing.  The installer is experienced enough to know how, or figure out how to resolve these type of issues without rebuilding the house and get a proper install that looks great.  Of coarse this takes a lot more time, labor and materials and I think most companies would be writing up change orders for the added cost but not Eco Select Windows.  Just as was discussed prior to the contract, the windows were installed properly for the quoted price.  I do most home improvements and repairs myself so it gets done right and the way I want it but this project was just too big because of the size of the windows. So glad I didn't DIY this one. It would have cost me twice what I paid to have them do it right.  Thanks Eco Select!!! 

               Edward Y. Seattle, Wa