Best-rated replacement windows should be those that pass NFRC ratings standards, must be Energy Star approved and most of all must be rated highly by consumers. I will provide some few examples towards the end but for now let us review the ratings standards. This will help you avoid being scammed on the future.
NFRC ratings standards
Consumer Reports
Let me let tell you this - I hope you already know. Many companies and sales reps will advertise a great U-value and make you believe it is actually real. Without NFRC testing it is probably a scam. So to find a good replacement window you need to compare these ratings. By the way NFRC stands for National Fenestration Rating Council. You can find their site online.
Energy Star approved
Energy Star is a program that is supported by the government. It was set up to help businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. This means that a window that is energy star approved means it is energy-efficient.
Consumer Reports and examples of best rated windows
Consumer reports offer a great source of information. I almost prefer these because it is based on user experience not just lab tests - not to discard the two already discussed above.
Some of the best-rated windows include, clad windows. This is because they do not need any maintenance covering on the outside. You can get aluminum-clad windows from Marvin for about 0 for a reference window. You can also try out Anderson windows, which costs somewhere around 0 or so. Some of the best rated replacement windows include fiberglass like Pella Inpervia.
Best Rated Replacement Windows - NFRC, Energy Star and Consumer Ratings Consumer Reports
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