1. What Qualifies an ENERGY STAR Window? Energy Star ratings were originally designed to help consumers identify products that had the greatest likelihood of saving energy. These ratings describe different efficacies of building materials for different regions; from very warm to very cold climates. Ideally, one would look for products with ratings that meet or […]
Let’s talk about shopping for windows for your home. If you’re thinking about replacing your home windows, you may be wondering how to select the best windows for your home. Before you begin, consider this: windows affect the appearance of both the inside and outside of your home and can make a huge difference in […]
Reducing energy loss is often the number one reason for purchasing replacement windows. Windows are roughly 80% glass, so it’s important to choose the ideal glass system for your home and climate. Upgrading to a high-performance insulated glass package with Low-E glass will help further increase year-round energy savings. Low-E (low-emissivity) glass features a virtually […]
Energy efficient windows are designed to keep cold air out and warm air in. These types of windows are multiple-glazed and they have low-E coatings. High quality edge spacers and frames are also commom with energy efficient windows. The advantages of energy efficient windows outweigh the disadvantages, but the downside to energy efficient windows is […]
Overall, the cost of replacement windows is worth the money you’ll spend—you’ll recoup about 70 to 80 percent of your costs on your home’s market value. So if your window replacement cost is $400, you can expect that to increase your home’s value by $280 to $320. To give you some perspective, replacing a home’s […]
Energy Star Rated Replacement Windows 1. Cash In Your Pocket The more energy efficient your windows, the better our home will be at storing the heating or cooling that you have within the home. Windows are the most common place for energy to escape, forcing your HVAC system to run more in a less efficient […]
Once upon a time, home owners shopped for single pane windows. Today, we are much more concerned with energy efficiency when we have a residential remodel. For starters, the traditional single window pane of clear glass offers little insulation against the cold of the winter and the heat of the summer. As you are shopping […]
When considering a window replacement project, here are 5 questions to make sure you are getting the team that will do the best job for your home. How long will the project take? A good crew should be able to install about 10 3×5 windows in a single day. It will take additional time for […]
You may be considering a window replacement project in your home. In previous blogs, we have shed light on the strong cost to value benefit for your home. Today’s article is intended to be a checklist of personal benefits you may receive from a window replacement project. Just like the roof, paint, appliances, flooring, shades […]
When you’re dreaming about home ownership, energy efficient, high performance windows may not be the first thing to come to mind. After you’ve purchased your home, however, your outlook will probably change. That second story pop-top may have made your fantasy wish list, but once you’re thinking in terms of return on investment, big-ticket items […]
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