Vinyl Replacement Windows and doors in Austin, Texas and surrounding Central Texas - Manufacturer of High Quality Vinyl Replacement Windows |
Ringer Windows in Austin, TX
Manufacturer offering full installations and sales of high quality vinyl replacement windows
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Glass Options at Ringer Windows |
| LOW-E COATINGS |
Low-E coatings reduce the amount of solar radiation that passes through the glass. At Ringer Windows in Austin, we proudly use Cardinal Glass in our windows. Low-E glass contains two to three layers of silver nitrate that’s molecularly bonded to the glass during the manufacturing process. It’s micro-thin but it’s what makes a Ringer Window so efficient. We place our Low-E coatings on the inside portion of our hermetically sealed glass units so once the double panes are sealed, the Low-E is inside our airtight chamber.
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Summer - Keeps damaging UV and heat out |
Winter - Insulates against outside cold |
Cardinal 270 Low-E |
All Ringer Windows come standard with our Cardinal Low-E 270 glass. It’s a great glass package with superior performance results. Cardinal 270 blocks up to 86% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and infrared heat. Our 270 glass provides a great deal of visible light, provided a nearly natural view to the outdoors.
SHGC - .37
UV - .14
VT – 70%
U-Factor - .25/.30
To view thermal definitions, click this link.
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Cardinal 366 Low-E
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For those seeking the ultimate in thermal performance, we offer the industry’s best glass, Cardinal 366. With it’s patented formula of 12 layers of molecularly bonded Low-E coatings, the performance numbers on this glass are second to none! The technology of Cardinal 366 is spectrally selective (smart glass) which means that it blocks the bad stuff and only lets-in the harmless visible light! This glass boasts a scant SHGC of .27 and a visible transmittance of 66%. This glass offers an ideal balance of solar control and high visibility! Cardinal 366 blocks an average of 95% of the suns harmful UV and infrared light, making this one efficient piece of glass!
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| SPECIALTY GLASS OPTIONS |
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Neat - Self Cleaning Glass |
Neat Glass from Cardinal has often been called “self cleaning” by some people in the window industry. While nothing is totally self-cleaning, Cardinals NEAT glass is about as close as anyone has come! Ultra thin layers of titanium and silicon dioxides are molecularly bonded to the glass. It all starts with the sun. The titanium dioxide layer of Neat glass reacts chemically with the suns UV rays and causes organic materials on the glass to decompose. (It works even on cloudy days) The silicon dioxide makes Neat glass exceptionally smooth and super-hydrophobic as shown in the illustration. This allows natural rainwater to disperse and “sheet off”, evaporating quickly, leaving the window with virtually no spots. Click on the Cardinal link to see Neat in action!
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Laminated - Hurricane Resistant / Security Glass |
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| Laminated glass contains a plastic interlayer between two pieces of flat glass. Laminated glass is very clear, exceptionally strong, and substantially reduces sound transmissions. Some types of Lamiglass are so tough that they’re used in bullet-resistant applications! Residentially, Lamiglass is often used as security glazing. Cardinals laminated glass resists object penetration and it’s meets many forced entry requirements. It’s commonly used in coastal settings as hurricane resistant glass. For safety, security, and sound control, there’s not much better than Cardinal Laminated Glass! |
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Tempered - Safety Glass |
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| Tempered glass, often called safety glass, is used in setting where required by code or for a specific safety purpose. When shattered, tempered glass breaks into very small “roundish type” pieces unlike regular annealed glass that turns to slivers and sharp shards. Tempered glass is required around doors, bathtubs, and where glass is close to the floor. Tempered glass looks no different than regular annealed glass but the tempering process makes it more expensive. |
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Preserve - Temporary Protective Coating |
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Preserve is a removable protective film that’s applied to the glass during manufacture. Preserve is a clear polyethylene film that protects the glass, especially during construction, painting and sheetrock work. Simply peel it off when ready and dispose of normally. Preserve is a water based acrylic adhesive and is approved for normal waste disposal. |
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American Architectural
Manufacturers Association |
Energy Star |
National Fenestration
Rating Council |
Efficient Windows
Collaborative |
Better Business Bureau
of Central Texas |
Greater Pflugerville
Chamber of Commerce |
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Ringer Windows, Inc. • 4674 Priem Ln • Pflugerville, TX 78660 • 512-989-7000 • Toll Free 877-989-7070 • info@ringerwindows.com
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