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SunSmart, HeatLock, or just plain old Low-E4 for Andersen windows

3 years ago

New construction, all-electric HVAC, northern climate, house faces ski mountain. Electric rates are close to 20 cents a Kwh.


The ResCheck calcs show it doing well above code minimum using the U-value provided by Low-E4 argon filled glazing.


SunSmart seems to be a coating that can be added that benefits one in the cooling time of year, which for this location, is maybe one week each July or August, with windows open 24/7 from Memorial day through Labor day, otherwise.


HeatLock seems to be a benefit in the heating time of year, and baby it gets cold during ski season.


But is there really a payback to either upgrade over the "base" of the Low-E4?

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