Low-E Glass Coatings Improve Winter Efficiency

Posted on Monday, November 28th, 2011

Low-E coatings are invisible to the naked eye on a window, but they make a big difference in energy efficiency in your home. To accomplish such a feat, manufacturers apply a microscopically thin metal or metallic oxide layer directly onto the surface of the glass in a vinyl replacement window. The Low-E coating reduces the… 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.

Energy-Efficient Windows For A Cold Winter

Posted on Friday, November 18th, 2011

Do you have so much money that tossing 30% of your energy dollars out of a window isn’t a big deal? Every year that is what most Americans do. On average, home’s lose 30% of their energy through the doors and windows despite the widespread availability of energy-efficient windows. Any opening of a building’s outer… read the full article.

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