Paterson, New Jersey Window Replacement
Last updated on 01/06/2022
Many Paterson window replacement brands are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council, a non-profit organization that independently evaluates the energy efficiency of New Jersey residential windows, doors and skylights. Manufacturers have the option to participate in the NFRC's rating program to make the public more aware of the performance of their Paterson window replacement products. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers support the NFRC's mission and contribute to its efforts.
The NFRC label provides valuable information about the energy performance of a window replacement brand. By checking the ratings on the label, which is applied to products evaluated by the NFRC, you can learn how a window might affect the comfort and energy usage of your Paterson home. Paterson window replacement providers can help you interpret the NFRC's ratings and apply them to your home, so that you can choose cost effective, long lasting replacement windows for your NJ residence.
Daylighting and Your Paterson Home
Paterson has a rich, diverse culture and a long history in New Jersey. The city is divided into several neighborhoods, each of which has its own unique character and flair. From the creative and bohemian Great Falls Historic District to the fast paced, commercial Downtown Paterson, the city reflects a number of trends and influences. When you're choosing window replacement products for your Paterson home, the materials you select should complement the style of your residence as well as improving the energy efficiency of your house.
Daylighting is an important factor to consider when you're planning Paterson window replacement and the size of your planned rough opening. If the rooms of your NJ home appear dim or hazy, your windows may not be transmitting adequate light. You may also notice a glare in your rooms, or detect signs of fading in your furniture or carpets. The type of glass in a window can play a big part in how effectively your room is illuminated. Although it's possible to reduce glare with solar blinds or other specialized window treatments, you can address the root of the problem with Paterson window replacement.
The use of artificial lights during the daytime consumes extra energy, which can drive up your utility bills. With skillful daylighting, or the use of natural sunlight to illuminate a room, you can reduce your household's use of artificial light during the day. Look for replacement products that enhance the transmission of natural sunlight to maximize this natural resource in your NJ home. If you are installing new windows, consider positioning the openings on the north or south of the room so that they attract the most light during the day without gathering excessive heat.
The NFRC label lists a product's Visible Transmittance rating, or VT. The VT measures how much sunlight passes through a Paterson window. In New Jersey, where winters can be cold and summers are often humid and hot, the need for adequate daylighting must be balanced with the need to retain heat during the winter and minimize solar heat gain during the summer. Paterson window replacement professionals specialize in selecting products that address the heating, cooling and energy needs of your home.
Energy Efficiency for Skylights
A skylight can flood a room with natural light and enhance airflow, but skylights are also a source of energy loss. Any of the windows in your house, including skylights, can compromise the insulation of your home and drive up your utility bills if the glass or frame is not performing adequately. If your skylight assembly hasn't been replaced in years, replacement with a high performance product can make the room more comfortable and improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems.
Paterson window replacement models for skylights are available in a variety of materials that can maximize the insulation of your home. Wood, vinyl and fiberglass models generally earn high ratings for resisting heat loss, when energy efficient frames are combined with high performance glass. The glass you choose makes an enormous difference in the insulating properties of a Paterson window replacement model.
Although some inoperable skylights are glazed with plastic or acrylic products, these materials can turn yellow and are generally not as energy efficient as glass. Double glazed glass is designed to buffer your interior against the effects of extreme heat or cold with a layer of compressed air or argon gas enclosed between two panes. To prevent the buildup of heat through your skylight when the summer sun strikes the roof, consider a tinted glazing that resists solar heat gain. The NFRC label lists the product's solar heat gain co-efficient, or SHGC.
Paterson window replacement professionals can guide you through the replacement process. From selecting the most efficient models for your home to having the old units replaced, your provider can assist you with each step. Gather multiple estimates from providers in your area to find top-notch service at a competitive price.
Paterson, New Jersey U-Factor and SHGC Ratings for Replacement Windows
When shopping for replacement windows in Paterson, New Jersey - located in Passaic County - it is extremely important to purchase windows (and doors) with the correct u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) as rated by Energy Star.
Energy Star determines the u-factor and SHGC that will give you the most energy efficienct replacement windows, skylights, and doors based on your county's climate zone.
The climate zone assigned to your county takes into account how extreme the seasons are in your area. How warm and cold it gets in Paterson determines how well your new windows will need to keep out the cold air and the hot sun.
Below, you will find a table with the climate zones and corresponding u-factor and SHGC ratings for Paterson, New Jersey and Paterson's metro area counties including: Bergen County NJ, Bronx County NY, Essex County NJ, Hudson County NJ, Hunterdon County NJ, Kings County NY, Middlesex County NJ, Monmouth County NJ, Morris County NJ, Nassau County NY, New York County NY, Ocean County NJ, Passaic County NJ, Pike County PA, Putnam County NY, Queens County NY, Richmond County NY, Rockland County NY, Somerset County NJ, Suffolk County NY, Sussex County NJ, Union County NJ, and Westchester County NY.
The climate zone, u-factor and SHGC listed for your county in the Paterson, NJ area will help you to determine which replacement windows, skylights, and doors will maximize energy savings for your home.
To find the Energy Star recommended u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for your county in the Paterson metro area, simply do the following:
- Find your county in the left most column.
- Find your climate zone in the orange box to the right of the column with your county's name.
- Under the orange box with your climate zone, find the dark grey box with the product you are looking for - window replacements, new doors, or skylights.
- Under the product type, you will find the best u-factor and shgc as determined by Energy Star.
- When getting quotes from contractors, be sure that your window replacements, new skylights, and/or replacement doors have these ratings to maximize energy efficiency in your home.
| Counties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bronx County NY Essex County NJ Hudson County NJ Kings County NY Middlesex County NJ Monmouth County NJ Nassau County NY New York County NY Ocean County NJ Queens County NY Richmond County NY Suffolk County NY Union County NJ Westchester County NY |
North-Central Climate Zone | |
| Windows | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.40 or less | |
| Skylights | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.53 or less | 0.35 or less | |
| Solid Doors (No Glass) | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.17 or less | No Rating | |
| Doors with Less than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.25 or less | 0.25 or less | |
| Doors with More than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.40 or less | |
| Counties | ||
| Bergen County NJ Hunterdon County NJ Morris County NJ Passaic County NJ Pike County PA Putnam County NY Rockland County NY Somerset County NJ Sussex County NJ |
Northern Climate Zone | |
| Windows | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.00 or more | |
| 0.31 | 0.35 or more | |
| 0.32 | 0.40 or more | |
| Skylights | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.50 or less | Any | |
| Solid Doors (No Glass) | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.17 or less | No Rating | |
| Doors with Less than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.25 or less | 0.25 or less | |
| Doors with More than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.40 or less | |
If you don't see your home's county above, use the u-factor and solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC) search tool below to search for your Paterson, NJ area county's recommended window efficiency ratings.
Use the table above or the tool below to search for the specific u-factor and SHGC for your county so that you are educated and have this information on hand in order to maximize the financial return on your investment in new windows, new skylights and/or new doors in the Paterson, New Jersey area.
Remember to research thoroughly prior to making a window replacement or replacement door purchase, regardless of whether you are installing the windows and doors yourself or having them installed by a licensed professional contractor.
Paterson Window Suppliers
Below you will find a list of local window retailers, contractors, installers, and manufacturers in the Paterson area.
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