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How do I make sense of an NFRC label on EcoShield vinyl windows?
NFRC stands for National Fenestration Rating Council. The NFRC is an independent non profit organization which tests and certifies windows to certain performance ratings to help consumers compare the performance of one window with the performance of another window. The … Continue reading
What is the new EPA LRRP law?
Kasson and Keller, Inc has been a leading producer of replacement windows and new construction windows since 1946. In an effort to keep all of our customers in step with current events, we have developed this quick reference guide with … Continue reading
US Department of Energy’s Highly Insulating (R-5) Windows and Low-E Storm Windows Volume Purchase Program
Kasson and Keller is proud to announce that it has been qualified to become a vendor in the US Department of Energy’s Highly Insulating (R-5) Windows and Low-E Storm Windows Volume Purchase Program. Kasson and Keller was informed by means … Continue reading
Kasson and Keller Awarded a Crystal Achievement Award!
Window & Door is pleased to honor Kasson & Keller Inc. with a 2010 Crystal Achievement Award for the Best Product Literature in the Small/Medium Manufacturer Category. We had a very competitive field of nominees this year, but our judges … Continue reading
How do I tilt in my EcoShield window to clean it?
EcoShield single hung and double hung windows are designed for easy cleaning by tilting the sashes inward so the outside of the window can be cleaned from the inside. To tilt a window in for cleaning, first unlock the security … Continue reading
Environmentally Friendly Vinyl Windows
A common question that is asked of us is “why are your vinyl new construction windows and replacement windows environmentally friendly?” The following is an excerpt from a document on the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Web site which highlights … Continue reading
DOE – R5 Windows Featured on This New House
Kasson and Keller, Inc has partnered with National Grid and Boston Green Building to provide DOE – R5 windows on several Deep Energy Retrofit projects in the Boston, MA marketplace. The windows are part of a National Grid program … Continue reading
Why do I get condensation on my windows?
Condensation is a common problem on windows, even highly energy efficient windows. This occurs more often in the winter but really any time the temperature of the glass reaches or goes below the temperature of the dew point of the … Continue reading
Kasson and Keller is proud to be participating in the department of energy’s building technologies program for highly insulating R5 windows.
The US Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program (BTP) is coordinating a volume purchase of R5 windows and low-e storm windows, to expand the market of these high efficiency products. Price has been the principal barrier to more widespread market … Continue reading
Welcome to EcoShield Window Systems!
Welcome to the new EcoShield Window Systems blog site. We will be using this site to post announcements, frequently asked questions and their answers as well as general industry articles or discussions that may be of interest to our customers. … Continue reading