Decorative glass lends an air of elegance and gentility to entry doors, hinged patio and...
Read MorePerformance criteria for doors are based on the amount of glass they have (glazing level) and ratings certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). To compare the NFRC ratings of ProVia doors, use the NFRC’s Certified Products Directory.
ENERGY STAR, a government-funded program, provides simple, credible and unbiased energy-efficiency information about products available to U.S. consumers. To be an ENERGY STAR door, it must be:
When looking for an ENERGY STAR exterior door or patio door, consider the climate in which you live. The ENERGY STAR climate zones chart provides information to help identify the most energy-efficient front doors and sliding glass doors for your region.
The overall construction of ProVia’s entry doors and hinged patio doors along with the energy-efficiency enhancements to the glass work together to provide you durable entry doors and hinged patio doors that deliver the comfort you require and the energy cost-savings you want.
All of ProVia’s doors that do not have glass are ENERGY STAR certified. Whether you choose one of our fiberglass doors or steel doors, you can be assured that you’ll get a durable entry door or hinged patio door that is built for your comfort and energy savings.
Learn more below about the specific components that contribute to each door’s energy efficiency. Then read about how we make entry doors with glass more energy efficient.
Embarq doors feature a design and construction that makes them the most energy-efficient doors on the market. These doors offer at least four times more insulating value than a typical wood door, with an unprecedented U-Factor of 0.09 – the lowest recorded heat conduction measurement for entry doors in the United States. Here’s how we do it:
All Signet doors without glass are ENERGY STAR certified and most models with glass are as well. Here’s how we do it:
All Heritage doors without glass are ENERGY STAR certified and most models with glass are as well. Here’s how we do it:
All Legacy doors without glass are ENERGY STAR certified and most models with glass are as well. Here’s how we do it:
ProVia offers multiple glass packages—combinations of window glass construction, energy-efficient coatings, and insulation. These glass packages provide varying levels of energy efficiency to meet ENERGY STAR standards for different regions. Here are the components that comprise an insulated glass unit:
When ordering a ProVia entry door or patio door you will select one of our glass packages, branded as the ComforTech Warm Edge Glazing System. Each glass package is designated by an acronym that describes the structural differences among them. Each ComforTech glass is rated by its R-Value and has passed stringent testing and is IG Certified to ensure seals are durable and will not leak. (The R-Value only reflects data for the center of the glass, overall window energy efficiency is measured by the U-Factor.)
*Other options also available.
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