Soft-Lite Has R-5 Vinyl Windows

Soft-Lite offers volume purchases of R-5 vinyl windows

in compliance with the DOE Volume Purchase Program

requirements.

What is the R-5 Window Program?

The R-5 Window Program was created by the Department of Energy to encourage homeowners to install energy efficient windows in their homes.

R-5 windows offer homeowners two benefits:

1. Reduced heating and cooling expenses: R-5 windows are specially designed to be extremely energy efficient.


2. Volume purchase pricing: Homeowners automatically qualify by purchasing 15 or more R-5 windows.

What is an R-5 Window?

R-5 windows are extremely energy efficient windows. Their special design makes them highly insulated which prevents heat loss through the window. The DOE also refers to R-5 windows as windows with a U-Factor of 0.22 or less.

What is the difference between R-Values and U-Factors?

R-Value is a measurement of insulating ability. U-Factor is a measurement of heat loss through a window. The R-Value and U-Factor are two different ways of saying the same thing. They are inversely proportional — in other words, as R-Value goes up, U-Factor goes down. An R-Value of 5 equals a U-Factor of approximately 0.22.

Are R-5 windows better than other vinyl windows?

Yes. R-5 windows are significantly more energy efficient than lower rated windows. For example, upgrading from a typical Energy Star R-3 rated window to an R-5 window provides a major decrease in energy loss through the window. This equals big energy savings.

Is there only one type of R-5 window?

Many Soft-Lite vinyl windows with different and specific glazing packages quality for the R-5 volume purchase program. For more information about types of R-5 windows contact a vinyl window dealer near you.

How much do Soft-Lite’s R-5 windows cost?

To learn more about pricing and receive a custom quote, please visit Soft-Lite’s R-5 website. Just fill out the contact form on the page and one of our dealers will contact you within 48 hours.

Why should I purchase Soft-Lite vinyl windows?

Since 1934 Soft-Lite has been dedicated to providing the most energy efficient windows available. As technology improved during the 1900’s and into the 21st century Soft-Lite has always been at the forefront, investing in R&D and the best manufacturing equipment available to offer the most energy efficient windows.

In fact, Soft-Lite’s windows continually exceed government standards for energy efficiency, making them a smart investment for energy conscious homeowners.

Soft-Lite windows come with a Lifetime Warranty and will exceed your expectations for many years to come.

Learn more about Soft-Lite’s R-5 windows. Or, contact a vinyl window dealer near you.