NFRC Certified Window Films Eligible for Tax Credits

According to an online article by Window Film Magazine, the House of Representatives, in May, passed legislation offering rebates to homeowners who install energy-saving products, including window film. Now the Senate may follow suit.

One way homeowners can qualify for the rebates is to have window film installed on at least eight exterior doors, windows, or skylights. Additionally, the films must be certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).

The films must also have a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.43 or less with a visible light-to-solar heat gain coefficient of at least 1.1 for installations in 2009 International Energy Conservation Code climate zones 1-3; or a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.43 or less with a visible light light-to-solar heat gain coefficient of at least 1.1 and a U-factor of 0.40 or less as installed in 2009 International Energy Conservation Code climate zones 4-8.

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Window Frames Can Contribute to Energy Efficiency

An online article posted on the Website www.doityourself.com, explains that lowering heating and cooling costs can be greatly influenced by choosing window frames that are energy efficient.

The article says that the most widely used frames are not necessarily the best ones under all circumstances.

Consumers have a number of frames to choose from, and each one serves a specific purpose. The kinds of frames available include aluminum, wood, aluminum clad, clad-fiberglass, and vinyl.

Learn more about each one of these frames here.