What are these labels that I have on my windows?

Newly installed high-performance windows should come with a label from one of the following certification bodies:

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
• Intertek Canada (Intertek)
• Labtest Certification (LC)
• QAI Laboratories (QAI)
• National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC)

Your label highlights important performance features of the window including:

• Its certified performance ratings (U-factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, Energy Rating, and Visual Transmittance)
• The climate zone(s) for which it is certified
• A description of the product (type, materials, glazing, etc.)
• Its certification information

For more information about window labels, visit Natural Resources Canada.

*Windows with a U-factor greater than 1.22 W/m²-K will not have an ENERGY STAR® rating on the label.

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