Albvision windows and doors, long term supply and installation company. For over 20 years we've been installing and upgrading homes all over the GTA and beyond.
Albvision Windows and Doors qualify for the important ENERGY STAR rating by the federal government. We are pleased to be able to offer our customers the most energy efficient products on the market.
Albvision is a fully insured operating company.
Energy-efficient products will:
ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors and skylights are tested and certified by an independent, accredited agency. Products qualify for ENERGY STAR based on either their U-value or their Energy Rating. As well, windows and patio doors must achieve at least an A2 rating for airtightness. The tables below show the required ratings for windows, doors and skylights to be ENERGY STAR qualified for each climate zone in Canada.
ENERGY STAR Requirements for Windows and Doors Effective October 1, 2010
(Products may comply based on either their U-value and R-value or their Energy Rating)
Windows | |||||
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Zone | Heating Degree-Day Range |
Compliance Paths | |||
Energy Rating (ER) | or | U-Factor | |||
Minimum ER (unitless) Maximum U-Factor 2.00 W/m²•K (0.35 Btu/h•ft.²•°F) |
Maximum U-Factor W/m²•K (Btu/h•ft.²•°F) |
Minimum ER (unitless) |
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A | <= 3500 | 21 | or | 1.80 (0.32) | 13 |
B | > 3500 to <= 5500 | 25 | or | 1.60 (0.28) | 17 |
C | > 5500 to <= 8000 | 29 | or | 1.40 (0.25) | 21 |
D | > 8000 | 34 | or | 1.20 (0.21) | 25 |
Doors | |||||
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Zone | Heating Degree-Day Range |
Compliance Paths | |||
Energy Rating (ER) | or | U-Factor | |||
Minimum ER (unitless) Maximum U-Factor 2.00 W/m²•K (0.35 Btu/h•ft.²•°F) |
Maximum U-Factor W/m²•K (Btu/h•ft.²•°F) |
Minimum ER (unitless) |
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A | <= 3500 | 21 | or | 1.80 (0.32) | N/A |
B | > 3500 to <= 5500 | 25 | or | 1.60 (0.28) | N/A |
C | > 5500 to <= 8000 | 29 | or | 1.40 (0.25) | N/A |
D | > 8000 | 34 | or | 1.20 (0.21) | N/A |
Skylights* (Effective October 1, 2010) | ||
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Zone | Heating Degree-Day Range | Maximum U-Factor W/m²•K (Btu/h•ft.²•°F) |
A | <= 3500 | 2.80 (0.50) |
B | > 3500 to <= 5500 | 2.60 (0.46) |
C | > 5500 to <= 8000 | 2.40 (0.42) |
D | > 8000 | 2.20 (0.39) |