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Low-e windows not only enhance the home in the green buyer�s eye,
but they also improve the energy efficiency of the home itself.
By Annum Khan

Light is an important element in building that makes a house into a home. Homebuyers are also looking to save money on their utility bills, and with smart, sustainable windows, this significant element of any home can be controlled according to the dominating climate of the area. Low-e windows offer three different options of high, moderate or low solar gain. Not only does the glazed coating of this "green glass" monitors how much visible light passes through into the home but it also monitors how much heat enters through the window, ultimately saving energy and money. Get a smarter, greener view through the windows of any home for higher energy efficiency and for a sustainable conscience so ample in today's homebuilding industry.

Pella is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications. It earned the Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award for manufacturing energy-efficient windows and for educating consumers about them. www.pella.com

Milgard PureView window screens, available in the Tuscany, Montecito, Ultra, WoodClad and Classic lines, allow fresh air and sunlight in. Each is 30 percent thinner in diameter than conventional fiberglass screens for a crisper, clearer view. And smaller spaces between yarns leave no room for bugs, as a gentle breeze and warm sunshine are the only things that will be getting through this screen. www.milgard.com

Hurd Windows & Doors features products that are manufactured by approximately 400 craftsmen and are sold exclusively through more than 400 distributors in the U.S. and Canada and in 20 countries worldwide. Wood windows, protected to their very core with CoreGuard, are said to rival the rot-proof qualities of vinyl and the insect-proof qualities of aluminum. www.hurd.com

Andersen offers a broad range of windows and doors. The 400 Series Collection features products such as casement windows with high-performance low-E4 glass and a rich, natural wood interior. The 200 Series Collection includes products such as the tilt-wash, doublehung windows with pine interiors and an FSC chain-of-custody certification. www.andersenwindows.com

American Integrity is a leading vinyl window and door manufacturer and has been offering solar reflective, colored vinyl windows for more than a decade. This year, the company launched the proprietary �Super Cap� colored vinyl product, which is 450 percent harder than paint, reflects 76 percent of infrared radiation and will not chip, peel or flake. www.aintegrity.com

Super Cap - a proprietary exterior colored vinyl window technology 450% harder than paint - scratch resistant. The Super Cap product line includes sliding patio doors, single hungs, sliders and casements/awnings. With a 20 year warranty against blistering, peeling and flaking, Super Cap is the perfect choice for colored vinyl windows. www.aintegrity.com

International Window Corp presents The Majestic Series 5500 window line - their premier vinyl product with a wide range of styles. The Majestic window features an innovative patented automatic latch that locks when the vent is closed for added security. Our even sight line design enables you to maintain the beauty of your windows from inside your home. www.intlwindow.com

Marvin Windows and Doors is a premier manufacturer of made-to-order wood and clad wood windows and doors. Each Marvin is not retrieved from a warehouse of finished products. This process allows them to meet each customer�s unique design and performance specifications and enables them to offer the industry�s most extensive selection of shapes, styles, sizes and options. www.marvin.com