Texas Window Initiative

Texas Wins With Better Windows!

All About Windows:

For all there is to know about high performance windows and why they are important for Texas, check out our informative online slide presentation, used at all of TWI's training sessions.

To view specific slides, click the headings below:

Page Heading	Slide Number
Texas Wins With Better Windows	1
Our Purpose	2
The TWI Window Message	3
This Presentation...	4
FACT: Windows Produce Big Home Cooling Loads	5
The Good News - Better Windows are Available Now	6
High Performance Windows - offer MANY advantages...	7
This TWI training covers...	8
Why choose better windows?	9
Important Window Terminology	10
Window Performance - What is Best for Texas?	11
Compare Window SHGC Values	12
Typical Window U-Factors	13
How to Determine Performance	14
TWI Recommendations	15
ENERGY STAR® Windows	16
Frame & Glass - Energy Impacts	17
Controlling Solar Heat Gain	18
Low Solar Low-E Coatings - The right choice for Texas	19
How it Works: The Solar Spectrum	20
UV - Light - Heat: How Glass Types Respond	21
Spectral Selection - Sun control in Action	22
Why do Colors FADE in the Sun?	23
Typical Center-of-Glass Total Performance Comparison	24
Home Heat Loss & Heat Gain	25
Solar & Non-solar Heat Gain	26
Energy Savings in Texas	27
Same House - Different Windows: Energy cost % Savings - Fort Worth	28
Reduced Electric Load may allow downsized Air Conditioner	29
How to contact TWI	30
Our Sponsors	31
TWI Supporters	32