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It’s no exaggeration. The majority of homes in the Minneapolis Metro area are underinsulated and have energy-poor windows. This means energy from heating and cooling is constantly leaking outside the home, which increases the demand for electricity and your carbon footprint. That’s why windows contractor Trinity Exteriors has partnered with Alside Windows. Alside’s windows and doors are Energy Star certified for energy efficiency. Their products’ U-Factor (the measurement of heat transfer) typically falls between 0.20 and 1.20. The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient means less solar radiation is admitted through the windows, helping reduce air conditioner costs throughout the summer. Argon gas between the window panes (a safe, colorless, odorless, nonflammable, nontoxic, inert gas that’s heavier than air) insulated the glass and helps reduce noise infiltration.

Alside windows also have a long service life, which means less replacement and consumption of materials down the road. 

Not only do the windows themselves reduce dependence on energy, but the manufacturing process is streamlined to produce minimal waste, virtually all scraps are recycled into other products.

Being great looking and energy efficient, these windows give you multiple reasons to be happy with your home!