installation Were My Windows Correctly Installed? Perhaps you bought a home and you are now discovering that your windows may not be in the greatest shape you thought they were in when you moved in. Or,...
maintenance and care Low-E Windows: A Problem for Neighbors with Vinyl Siding? Noticed some strange, unidentifiable patterns on your vinyl siding? Do you live in a subdivision? The source of the problem could be right outside your window. Across the US, homeowners...
research and planning Polymer Window Panes Could Be the Newest Way to Upgrade Your Windows A small window firm in Mackinac Island, Michigan, is aiming to revolutionize windows in homes all across America. Construction professionals have long known that windows were a weak point in...
research and planning Design a Glass Curtain Wall That's Beautiful and Energy Efficient People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones — but they shouldn’t have to suffer through high energy expenses either! Rising interest in large glass installations is changing the...
maintenance and care Do You Need Window Flashing? In the intricate world of home construction and maintenance, the integrity of your windows stands paramount. But while we often focus on the type, style, or energy efficiency of a...
research and planning Argon, Krypton, and Xenon — What’s the Best Gas-Insulated Window? You thought krypton was Superman’s home planet, right? We did, too — until we realized it’s also an inert noble gas that can be used to insulate the glass panels...
research and planning Why the AAMA Gold Label Certification Matters for Windows If you know anything about windows, you know that not all products are created equal. Just because a window fits your home’s style doesn’t mean that it necessarily carries the...
research and planning Does Window Capping Affect My Siding? Are your wooden window frames looking a little lackluster? Tired of paying a professional painter to have your home’s soffit touched up? Want to protect your fascia from the effects...
