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Equipment sizing. The higher-performance window replacement options would allow reduced sizing of the residential unit heat pumps, as the heat pumps are eventually replaced. The highest-performance replacement option is estimated to reduce amaco peak heating loads 33%-47%, and peak cooling loads 19%-33%. This would allow a replacement heat pump sized at least one step smaller replacement than the existing pump in pretty much every residential unit, yielding reduced replacement cost, reduced peak loads on the utility, reduced operational noise level, and possibly better dehumidification performance during the cooling season.There would windows and amaco be little or no equipment sizing benefit associated replacement with the clear glass window replacement options, however. This is because the clear glass options produce only small peak cooling load reductions and peak heating and peak cooling are roughly equal in these windows buildings. In a colder climate, where heating loads are dominant, the clear glass options would also allow equipment size reduction in many cases. This replacement kit makes replacing old, energy wasting windows, fast and simple. amaco Each kit comes complete with two sash, two vinyl compression balances, one vinyl parting stop, two vinyl sash stops, and all necessary installation hardware. Sash are available primed for painting or aluminum clad in assorted colors. Vinyl casement and awning windows now feature Truth Maxim commercial-grade hardware to make them easier to operate, says the firm. All casement and awning windows come standard with fold-down replacement handles to provide extra room for drape and blind clearance around windows. The firm manufactures numerous other products. 724-465-1800. www.gorell.com, Circle 195. Fusion-welded vinyl windows are perfect for new or remodeling applications because they resist water, corrosion, and mold, claims the firm. Available in white and almond, they feature removable nailing fins. Muntins are optional. The company windows also manufactures aluminum-clad and wood windows as well as patio doors. 800-877-9482. www.summit windows.com. Circle 184. Kolbe amaco & Kolbe Millwork replacement offers vinyl windows. The Wausau, Wis.based, high-end wood window manufacturer will supply a wide selection of vinyl window designs - radius, bow, bay and geometric windows - through its new KVW Windows & Doors division. The new line includes double hung models, sliders, casements, awnings and sliding doors. A new production plant, located in Manawa, Wis., was scheduled to begin operating in February. ProFinish vinyl windows come in double-hung, single-hung, amaco casement, slider, picture, and geometric-shaped styles. The windows, which won''t pit, peel, or chalk, claims the maker, feature welded frames and sashes and integral J-channels. Numerous glass replacement and windows options and grids are available. 800-542-9118. www.simonton.com. amaco Circle 182. Monument vinyl windows come in white replacement and almond and feature fusion-welded mitered corners and multiple windows hollow chambers for strength, says the firm. The windows come in casement, awning, double-hung, single-hung, and sliding styles. A number of glazing and glass options are available. 800-223-4873, www.hurd.com. Visions 2000 vinyl windows are maintenance-free and won''t rust or corrode, says the firm. The windows are available in single-hung, double-hung, casement, and awning styles. The line comes standard with integral nailing fins and fusion-welded corners. Optional grilles and glazes also are available.
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