Energy Efficient Windows For Winter

Posted on Friday, February 17th, 2012

In the winter, many households keep their windows covered to hold in the heat and save energy, but with modern Energy Star rated windows, that isn’t necessary. If you aren’t getting at least 20 minutes of sunlight a day, it could start making you depressed. Life might slow down a little in the winter months,… read the full article.

Window Repair For Condensation

Posted on Monday, December 19th, 2011

There are thousands of window repair companies throughout the United States who claim they can fix a foggy window for less than $100. Unfortunately, the only way to repair a window is by replacing it and that is rarely less than $100. Window repair techniques usually involve some combination of drilling to extract the moisture… read the full article.

Window Thermal Performance According To Geography

Posted on Friday, November 25th, 2011

Have you ever had a hot drink in a glass? If you have, you probably learned a lesson. If you haven’t, I wouldn’t recommend giving it a try, but even common sense tells us that it is probably going to be really hot. That’s why some glass manufacturers have created double walled glasses, so you… read the full article.

Which Windows Perform Best In The Winter?

Posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Proper ventilation in a home is crucial. Ventilation cycles improve air quality and keep you from getting sick in the winter. But ventilation has a wicked cousin, infiltration. Infiltration is unplanned air leakage through things like your door and window joints, cracks, frames, and sashes. These unintended air flows can account for up to 30%… read the full article.

High Quality Window Frames Make A Big Difference

Posted on Monday, November 21st, 2011

Windows themselves are actually pretty conductive, basically, they get really got in the summer and really cold in the winter. So when you have one pane of glass, that heat and cold transfer right through into the inside of your home. But once you have two panes of glass with air sealed in between, like… read the full article.

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