Performance

Specified to perform. Built to last.

The numbers below hold across every system. Where a project needs more — a specific Uw, a coastal pressure rating, a sound class — we engineer to it and document the result.

Thermal & acoustic
Standard Uw (installed)0.28
Triple-glaze Uw (installed)0.12 – 0.16
Triple-glaze glass Uwas low as 0.09
R-value (standard)R-4
R-value (triple glaze)R-8 to R-10
Air infiltration~10% of allowable max
Acoustic (standard)34 dB
Acoustic (enhanced)up to 50 dB
Structural & coastal
Design pressureDP 65+
Sustained wind load140 mph
Impact resistanceLarge Missile Level D
Pressure rating65 PSF standard
Hardware ratingOceanfront / salt-air
LockingMulti-point, opposing direction
Testing standardAir / Water / Structural
uPVC reinforcementFull steel frame
Wood stability3-ply laminated, reverse grain
What the numbers mean

A spec is only useful if you know what it's beating.

Every comparison below uses Henselstone's own tested figures against published industry references — not marketing math. Sources are linked under each chart.

What a U-factor of 0.28 means

U-factor measures how fast heat escapes a window — the lower the number, the better it insulates. Henselstone units install at 0.28 as standard, and triple-glazed units reach passive-house territory.

Single-pane window
1.04
Standard double-pane (clear)
0.48
Double-pane, low-E
0.3
ENERGY STAR (Northern zone)
0.27
Henselstone — standard
0.28
Passive House target
0.14
Henselstone — triple-glaze
0.13

U-factor · Btu/h·ft²·°F · lower is better

Sources: ENERGY STAR / NFRC window criteria (EPA) · High-Performance Windows — DOE Building America · Passive House window guidance — PHIUS

What up to 50 dB of sound reduction means

Standard dual-pane windows cut roughly 26–28 dB of outside noise. Henselstone glazing ranges from 34 dB standard to about 50 dB with enhanced acoustic glass — the difference between hearing a busy street and near silence.

Typical dual-pane window
27
Laminated acoustic glass
36
Henselstone — standard
34
Henselstone — enhanced
50

Sound reduction · dB (higher is better) · higher is better

Sources: Sound Transmission Class & window acoustics — general references

NAMI structural certifications

Independently certified, product by product.

Every certification below is active and verifiable in the NAMI public directory, with test documentation available per product.

NI013728 series (.01–.05)Glazed outswing side-hinged French doors — sidelites, transom, roundtop, archtop, wood panel · exp. 5/2028
NI013721 seriesWood segmented glazed side-hinged doors · exp. 5/2028
NI013037 seriesLift & slide wood sliding glass doors — standard sill, with/without load clip · exp. 3/2028
NI012658 seriesHardwood push-out casements, incl. half-round · exp. 12/2027
NI012657 seriesHardwood tilt & turn windows — single with center fixed, arched double, top-tilt with bottom fixed · exp. 12/2027
NI012653 seriesHardwood fixed windows, incl. half-round and semi-circle tops · exp. 12/2027
NI011128PVC lift & slide door · exp. 12/2027
NI011127 seriesPVC fixed windows · exp. 12/2027
NI010029Impact-rated vinyl dual-action side-hinged glass door · exp. 6/2028

Verify all 26 certifications in the NAMI directory →

Proven in the field

Tested, certified, and through real storms.

Hurricane testingMore than a decade at the forefront of impact testing. Our products have come through some of the worst recent hurricanes unscathed — Large Missile Impact and cyclical pressure approved.
NAMI certifiedPerformance is independently tested and verified, not self-reported — the assurance specifiers and building officials need on the schedule.
Passive House heritageWe brought our first Passive House–approved window to market nearly 20 years ago. Well-installed tilt-turn units can cut energy loss by over 30% a year.
Warranty

Ten years, fully transferable.

Coverage on materials, workmanship, and hardware — and because every wood and metal-clad unit is finished completely in the factory, the finish is covered too. The warranty transfers with the home.

Certification references
NAMI certification26 active certs — see series above
NFRC ratingsPer product, on request
Impact approvalLarge Missile Level D (NI010029)
Warranty term10-year full, transferable

Full certification documentation is available to specifiers on request.

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