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Should I Replace Windows and Siding at the Same Time?
Home renovations can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to making decisions about major exterior updates. Among the most common dilemmas homeowners face is whether to replace windows and siding concurrently. Tackling both projects simultaneously might seem like a hefty undertaking, but it can also present unique advantages in terms of efficiency,…
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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, perhaps you have recently had windows installed, and the contractor did not do as good of a job as they had promised. Either way, you…
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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 have been reporting a strange phenomenon: rippled, melting vinyl siding on just one side of their homes. The possible culprit? Windows with low-emissivity glass installed…
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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 a building’s outer envelope. While a tightly constructed, insulated wall can achieve R-values over 50, even the most efficient modern windows top out at around…
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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 way architects, builders, and homeowners think about walls and windows. The trend right now in homebuilding is toward more glass: large picture windows, sliding or…
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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 window, there’s a critical component that can’t be overlooked: flashing. Flashing, typically a thin strip of material, acts as a shield, preventing water from seeping…
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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 in double- and triple-pane windows. Window makers regularly use argon, krypton, and xenon to turn ordinary glazing into draft-defying superglass. It may not be as…
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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 best reputation for durability and energy efficiency for your windows. That’s where the AAMA Certification comes in. The AAMA Gold Label is sort of like…