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Plain answers on windows, ratings, the Washington energy code and what a window package should really cost.
October 9, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Read an NFRC Window Label: A Builder's Guide
What the U-factor, SHGC, visible transmittance and air leakage numbers on an NFRC label mean, and what a Washington inspector looks for.
Read the article →October 8, 2026 · 2 min readFactory-Direct vs. Distributor Windows: Where Builders' Money Goes
Why a window package costs what it does, what each layer between the factory and your job site adds, and when buying factory-direct makes sense for a builder.
Read the article →October 7, 2026 · 3 min readWashington Energy Code Window Requirements: What Builders Need to Know
The window rules that matter on a Washington new-home build: the 0.30 U-factor, NFRC labels, whole-unit ratings, safety glazing and what to have ready for the energy inspection.
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