Kento Saves Money & Energy
Conserving energy is important, and not just because it saves money. Saving energy can help save the planet, since the less fuel or energy we burn, the healthier we all are. So to help you and Planet Earth, Kento focuses on making our windows as energy-efficient as possible.
We do this through the use of leading technologies and materials such as Low-E glass, argon gas, and Duralite Spacers.
Low-E glass has a thin, metallic coating that is almost invisible to us but a significant barrier to the transfer of heat and UV rays. That means your home is more comfortable while your fabrics stay more colourful!
Argon gas is invisible and heavier than the air we breathe, making it an ideal insulator. We place argon between the panes of glass to increase our windows’ energy efficiency. Add the Duralite Spacer and you get a window that saves you exceptional energy and money!
ENERGY STAR
Working together, the Low-E glass, argon gas, and Duralite spacer determine the Energy Rating (ER) of any window from any manufacturer. But what exactly is an “Energy Rating”?
In Canada, ENERGY STAR is administered through a voluntary partnership of the Government of Canada and industry. The Energy Rating (ER) is a product’s thermal performance measuring against national standards. This lets you compare products regardless of who made them.
You can compare and then ask for Kento, secure in the knowledge that we make energy performance a priority through every step of every process!
Low-E Glass Saves You Money!
Kento windows use Comfort Select 73 Low-E glass that has been ENERGY STAR certified for use in most cold regions in Canada. During daylight hours, our windows let natural sunlight through the glass and into your home, giving you lots of sunshine without the damage of ultraviolet light.
Our windows also let warmth from the sun through the glass and into your home. You and your family can enjoy comfortable solar heat while saving money that would have gone into heating bills. At night and on winter days, the heat is inside rather than outside, and that’s where you want it. Clear glass is like an open door for heat to escape, but a Kento window with Comfort Select 73 Low-E glass improves insulating performance.