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EnergyQuest™ Window System

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  • EnergyQuest Window System Product Image
  • EnergyQuest Window System Product Image
  • EnergyQuest Window System Product Image
  • EnergyQuest Window System Product Image
  • EnergyQuest Window System Product Image

The EnergyQuest™ Window System is specifically engineered to maximize energy efficiency and durability in residential windows, featuring an isolated frame reinforcement and unique weatherstrip application to reduce air infiltration while improving overall thermal performance.

EnergyQuest is ideal for residential applications, meeting DP-50 residential structural ratings and offering heightened aesthetics, with a smaller frame cross-section and larger glazing area that doesn’t sacrifice performance. For both new construction and replacement windows, EnergyQuest can also help OEMs meet and exceed ENERGY STAR® windows criteria —all at a competitive price point. It’s a residential window system that will help keep homeowners comfortable in any climate.

Accommodating double- and triple-glazed insulating glass (IG) units up to 1 1/8″ overall thickness, EnergyQuest suits a variety of needs in the residential space where efficiency and cost are key.

Technical data

  • Block frame, or with integral nail fin at both 1” and 1-3/8” setbacks
  • Glazing unit capacity up to 1-1/8” thick; exterior glazed
  • Integral frame accessory channels accept extensive interior/exterior frame accessory options
  • DP-50 residential structural rating capable
  • Foam-fill capable with thermal modeling optimized for maximum U-factor performance

Styles available:

Single Hung, Tilt Single Hung/Sloped Sill, Tilt Double Hung/Sloped Sill, Horizontal Slider, Double Horizontal Slider, Picture Window, Casement, Awning

Finishes available:

MikronBlend® Solid Vinyl Colors: White, Adobe, Almond

Benefits

  • Compatible with dual- and triple-glazing systems with Duralite® and Super Spacer® warm-edge spacer technology for improved energy savings
  • Smaller frame cross section maximizes glazing area without loss of performance
  • Exceeds current ENERGY STAR® requirements

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Mikron Product Literature

Residential Systems Structural and Thermal Performance

Triple IG (1-1/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/TDH
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteAir.27/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteArgon.23/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteKrypton.21/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteAir.22/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteArgon.19/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteKrypton.16/.18
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerAir.27/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.24/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerKrypton.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerAir.23/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerArgon.20/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerKrypton.17/.18
Triple IG (1-1/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/TSH
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteAir.26/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteArgon.23/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteKrypton.21/.20
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteAir.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteArgon.19/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteKrypton.16/.19
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerAir.27/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.24/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerKrypton.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerAir.23/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerArgon.20/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerKrypton.17/.18
Triple IG (1-1/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/HS
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteAir.27/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteArgon.23/.19
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteKrypton.21/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteAir.22/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteArgon.19/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteKrypton.16/.18
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerAir.27/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.24/.19
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerKrypton.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerAir.23/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerArgon.20/.18
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerKrypton.17/.18
Triple IG (1-1/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/DHS
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteAir.26/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteArgon.23/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteKrypton.20/.20
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteAir.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteArgon.18/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteKrypton.15/.18
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerAir.26/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.23/.20
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerKrypton.21/.20
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerAir.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerArgon.19/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerKrypton.16/.18
Triple IG (1-1/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/CW-AW
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteAir.27/.18
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteArgon.24/.18
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteKrypton.22/.17
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteAir.23/.17
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteArgon.21/.17
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteKrypton.18/.16
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerAir.27/.18
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.25/.18
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerKrypton.23/.17
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerAir.24-.17
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerArgon.21/.17
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerKrypton.18/.16
Triple IG (1-1/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/PW
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteAir.25/.23
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteArgon.21/.22
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteKrypton.21/.22
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteAir.18/.22
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteArgon.16/.21
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteKrypton.13/.21
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerAir.25/.23
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.21/.22
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerKrypton.19/.22
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerAir.20/.21
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerArgon.17/.21
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerKrypton.13/.21
Triple IG (1-1/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/SGD
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteAir.30/.21
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteArgon.26/.21
LowE*/Clear/ClearDuraliteKrypton.22/.20
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteAir.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteArgon.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*DuraliteKrypton.17/.19
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerAir.30/.21
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.26/.21
LowE*/Clear/ClearSuper SpacerKrypton.22/.20
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerAir.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerArgon.22/.19
LowE*/Clear/LowE*Super SpacerKrypton.18/.19

Simulations with Cardinal 366 LowE

TDH= Tilt Double Hug, TSH= Tilt Single Hung, DHS= Double Horizontal Slider, CW= Casement, AW= Awning, PW= Picture Window, SGD = Sliding Glass Door

Dual IG (7/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/TDH
LowE*/ClearDuraliteAir.31/.21
LowE*/ClearDuraliteArgon.27/.21
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerAir.31/.21
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.27/.21
Dual IG (7/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/TSH
LowE*/ClearDuraliteAir.30/.22
LowE*/ClearDuraliteArgon.27/.22
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerAir.31/.22
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.27/.21
Dual IG (7/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/DHS
LowE*/ClearDuraliteAir.31/.21
LowE*/ClearDuraliteArgon.27/.21
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerAir.31/.21
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.28/.21
Dual IG (7/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/HS
LowE*/ClearDuraliteAir.30/.22
LowE*/ClearDuraliteArgon.27/.21
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerAir.31/.22
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.27/.21
Dual IG (7/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/CW-AW
LowE*/ClearDuraliteAir.30/.19
LowE*/ClearDuraliteArgon.27/.19
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerAir.31/.19
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.28/.19
Dual IG (7/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/PW
LowE*/ClearDuraliteAir.29/.24
LowE*/ClearDuraliteArgon.25/.24
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerAir.29/.24
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.25/.24
Dual IG (7/8" OA)SpacerGas FillU-Factor/SHGC/SGD
LowE*/ClearDuraliteAir.32/.22
LowE*/ClearDuraliteArgon.29/.22
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerAir.33/.22
LowE*/ClearSuper SpacerArgon.29/.22

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