Single Hung
Double Hung
Casement
Picture/Shapes
Sliding
Awning & Hopper
Bay & Bow
Sliding Patio Doors
Entry DoorsSoftLite Windows & Doors is proud to announce that it has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award and the Sustained Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for the eighth and sixth consecutive year, respectively. “SoftLite is all about making the most energy-efficient windows on […]
Category: Energy Efficiency
How to Maximize Energy Efficiency with Replacement Windows
Taking into account a home’s thermal efficiency can help not only your wallet but can increase the overall comfort in your home. A home’s overall energy efficiency is affected by a variety of factors, including the quality of the HVAC system, the performance of heating and cooling ducts, and how often your air filter is […]
Energy-Efficient Windows for Midwest Homes
With the cold weather here to stay for a while, homeowners are looking for ways to keep their home warm and comfortable without bankrupting themselves with increased heating bills. Windows are one of the best areas in your home to evaluate when it comes to energy efficiency, especially in the winter. Consider homes in the […]
Performance Ratings for Windows and Doors
The Labels When comparing different products, be sure to check for specific labels that validate performance. One important label to look for is the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label. The NFRC is the industry-recognized certifying body for windows and doors. The second label you should be sure to keep an eye out for is the blue […]
How to Determine the Best Windows for Your Home
In order to determine the best windows for your house, it’s important to analyze the Return on Investment (ROI) that a new window will bring. While new windows can improve resale value and aesthetics, this ROI will also depend heavily on energy efficiency. Energy efficient windows take local environment and weather patterns into account, meaning an ‘energy-efficient […]
How to Reduce Your Heating and Cooling Costs with Proper Weatherstripping
Year after year, as the seasons change, energy bills rise. Most homeowners assume this has to do with the insulation materials in their walls, but the rising costs can come from something as simple as doors and windows. No mater what climate you live in, every seasonal change affects your checkbook. Weatherstripping is likely a component […]
2020 ENERGY STAR Tax Credits for Windows
The 2020 ENERGY STAR® Tax Credits are here, and with them comes a variety of ways for homeowners to save. Ultimately, these tax credits are designed to reward customers who invest in energy-efficient products. They provide a nice return, in addition to the range of benefits that already come with ENERGY STAR products. What is ENERGY STAR? […]
Top Home Improvement Projects for Energy Efficiency
One of the best ways to ensure a solid return on investment as a homeowner is to invest in energy-efficient products. Energy efficiency ultimately puts dollars back into a homeowner’s pocket in the form of lower energy bills, improved insulation, and increased home value. Energy efficiency is also a major selling point for homeowners potentially […]
Soft-Lite Earns 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award
Soft-Lite Windows & Doors is proud to announce that it has received the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. This is the seventh consecutive year earning this prestigious recognition. “We are honored to once again receive this award. Earning the title of Partner of […]
Four Features That Make SoftLite Windows Energy Efficient
Windows seem simple, and you probably pass by countless windows in your everyday life. They’re just glass, vinyl, and maybe some weather stripping or something, right? Well, SoftLite Windows have a little more to them than the average window. SoftLite Windows are designed in a specific way that makes them the most effective energy-efficient windows […]