WARM WINDOW
INSULATING FABRIC - THE ENERGY SAVING WINDOW
SOLUTION
The Energy Cinch is a simple, low-cost, highly
effective window treatment that controls thermal
heat. Controlling and utilizing thermal heat will
significantly lower energy consumption, resulting in
immediate and dramatic savings on your energy bill.
With an R-value of 7.6 (used over a single pane
glazed window) the Energy Cinch is the most effective product
available to stop thermal transfer. The Energy Cinch
installs quickly and easily without the use of
nails, screws, tape, Velcro, or brackets, and can be
used to add insulation to existing window treatments
or by itself. It works in all weather by sealing
heat in or out, and easily adjusts to allow light or
air in when desired. The window solution can be
removed in a matter of seconds, and stored compactly
when not in use.
R-VALUE
Window Treatments traditionally are used to furnish a home's
interior, and are not thought of as a means to reduce energy
consumption. However the Energy Cinch, available in a wide range
of sizes, can act as both. As an energy-saving solution, this
product has been tested and been given an R-value rating, a
universally recognized rating system typically applied to
methods of home insulation.
Why is the Energy Cinch is so effective
R-value is a measurement of the thermal resistance that a
material has to heat transfer.
The greater the R-value the more effective the insulation.
STATISTICS
According to the U.S. Government, energy consumption (and energy
costs) will continue to rise rapidly over the next 30 years. The
U.S. Department of Energy along with most window manufacturers
recommend homeowners replace old, inefficient, single-paned
windows with double-paned, low-e glazed windows to combat rising
energy bills. Unfortunately, this solution is almost always
costly, averaging as much as $600.00 per window, even though the
R-value for a double paned window measures only 3.3.
The Energy Cinch can be used by itself or in addition to
existing window treatments, giving an old, single-paned window
an impressive R-value of 7.6, over twice the insulating power of
a new double-paned window.
Why is the Energy Cinch so effective?
Two important factors give the Energy Cinch it's effectiveness:
1. The patented fabric used to make it.
2. The patent-pending method used to install it.
The four layer patented fabric used to make the Energy Cinch was
tested to establish an R-value. Below are the test results.
United States Patent 4,397,346
A properly constructed and installed Roman shade was tested by
Architectural Testing inc., of York, PA., in accordance with
standards in ASTM G236. During the test conditions, the interior
temperature of the room was approximately 68 degrees F. ( 20
degrees C.) . The exterior temperature was approximately 18
degrees F. ( -8 degrees C. ). The outside wind velocity was
approximately fifteen miles per hour. The Roman shade was
installed over a wood frame, doublehung sash window having
single glazing. A three inch ( 7.62 cm ) air space was provided
between the glazing and the shade. The insulating factor ( R ),
that is, the resistance to heat flow, was measured to be about
7.69 for this window shade. Thus, a simple and inexpensive means
is available to increase greatly the insulative capacity of a
window. Up to about an eighty-three percent improvement can be
made in window heat loss. Although the insulating factor of 7.69
will not be achievable in all conditions, it is obvious that a
substantial improvement is available with the simple shade of
this invention. An insulating factor ( R ) of at least about
7.00 or 7.50 should be easily obtainable.
The fabric is able to stop three of the four reasons windows
lose and gain so much heat:
1. Conduction is reduced by trapped air spaces between
the fibers and layers of the insulated fabric.
2. Air Leakage is reduced by the impervious polyethylene.
3. Radiation is reduced by the reflective Mylar which
reflects radiant heat back into a home in the winter and also
reflects away solar gain in the summer.
Convection is the fourth reason windows lose and gain
heat.
Warm air always moves to cool air. During the winter, heated air
is drawn towards the cold window glass. Once the air hits the
glass it is immediately cooled and drops to the floor. This cool
air now needs to be reheated only to rise and be attracted back
to the cold window glass. This cycle is called a " convective
loop " that costs homeowners hundreds of dollars each year.
Curtains, drapes, shades and blinds do not stop the convective
loop. Heated air is still able to reach the window glass around
the sides, and pulled in through the top or bottom of the window
treatment. The patent-pending installation method of the Energy
Cinch seals both the top and the bottom of the window casing and
can be tautly adjusted to keep the sides in place touching
either side of the window casing. The "convective loop" is
stopped.
HOW TO ORDER:
~
Measure the LENGTH in INCHES and the WIDTH in INCHES of the
window casing (see diagram below).
~ Contact Bill Lavalley for pricing and ordering information.
Phone: 207-850-1534
Email:
bill@northeastpowersave.com
VIEW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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