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Knowledge Articles
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Understanding Energy Efficiency
Replacing the windows in your home can
dramatically reduce your monthly heating and
cooling bills. Additionally, replacing
your windows with energy efficient windows can
even help you qualify for a tax credit.
There are several aspects of an energy efficient
window to consider. Terms like U-factor,
Low-E, Energy Star, SHGC and others should all
be properly understood to better evaluate your
window choices.read
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Hiring a Replacement Window Pro
Finding and hiring a replacement windows professional can be a tough process.
There are thousands to choose from who are all looking for your
business. To avoid replacement windows project nightmares,
it is important to find someone who has good references, who is
licensed and insured, and who carries the replacement window
brands that you are interested in. ..read
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Impact Resistant and Hurricane Windows
If you live in a coastal community that is subject to high winds
and severe weather, you should become familiar with hurricane resistant
windows if you aren’t already. Installing impact resistant windows
can mean the difference between light damage and total destruction
to your home in the event of a hurricane or a strong storm. Think
of it this way, you wouldn’t want to drive your car with a windshield
that wasn’t impact resistant would you?...read
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Window Materials
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Aluminum
Windows
Aluminum Windows have many
benefits that make them an excellent choice for
residential and commercial projects alike. Since
aluminum windows were the first type of replacement
window available, there have been recent innovations
with other material types that can outperform aluminum
in certain areas. Still, there are several features with
aluminum windows...read
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Clad Windows
Clad Windows are a good option if you are looking for
durability and low maintenance. Clad windows are
typically wood on the inside with fiberglass, vinyl or
aluminum material secured to the outside for added
protection and elegance. The fiberglass, vinyl or
aluminum material is manufactured to cover the sash and
frame of the window. As with most vinyl window
products...read more
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Fiberglass
Windows
Fiberglass windows have become more and more popular as modern
advances in technology have made it stronger and more durable in
extreme temperatures. Like aluminum windows, fiberglass is
a good option if you are dealing with larger openings
since fiberglass is a very sturdy material...read
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Vinyl Windows
In the past, windows were primarily made of steel,
aluminum or wood. Vinyl windows were introduced in
Germany following the second world war as an
alternative. It wasn't until 1959 that vinyl
windows were introduced as an option in the United
States by the BF Goodrich Company. Since then,
they have become the most popular choice...read
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Wood Windows
Wood windows have long been a top choice in the world of
residential windows. They are made from a variety
of wood types including pine, fir, redwood, cedar,
mahogany, and cypress to name a few. Since wood
windows have better insulation properties than metal,
they are touted as a highly energy efficient...read
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Window Styles
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Awning Windows
Awning windows are similar to casement windows except
that they have a hinge at the top of the window.
They are often controlled by a crank handle to open and
close the window. Commonly you’ll find awning
windows at the base of another window or above a door to
increase ventilation...read
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Bay Windows
Unlike any other window type, bay windows generate extra
space in your home since they essentially extend the
wall of the room. For this reason, bay windows are a
great idea if you are looking to make a room in your
home look larger. You may use the extra space from
the bay window for...read
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Bow Windows
Bow windows are similar to bay windows in that they have the ability to make a room appear larger. The difference between a bay and a bow, however, is that a
bay window usually consists of a large window between two
double hung or
casement windows. A bow window, on the other hand...read
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Casement
Windows
Casement Windows are still one
of the most popular replacement window choices. Casement
Windows have a hinge on the side allowing the window to
swing all the way open for maximum ventilation. This is
unlike double hung or
sliding windows that typically can only open halfway...read
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Double
Hung Windows
Double Hung Windows are one of the most common window types
available. These windows have an upper and lower sash that
slide up and down. This is unlike the
single hung window where only one of the sashes moves up and
down. Double hung windows appear in multiple
configurations...read
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Egress Windows
Egress Windows (also known as escape windows) are
located in the basement of a home. Egress windows
are important for safety reasons and are even mandated
in certain areas of the county to allow for an escape
route from the basement in the event of a fire...read
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Fixed
Frame Windows
Fixed Frame Windows are
typically the most affordable window type available.
They require less hardware since they or inoperable and
non-venting. Just like their name says, they are
fixed and therefore do not open or close. As a
result, fixed frame windows are a good choice if you are
looking for added security...read
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Picture Windows
Picture Windows are popular if you'd like a larger,
unobstructed, 'picture perfect' view. Picture
windows are usually fixed or inoperable, however, some
manufactures do make venting picture windows. If
it is not a venting window, it is common to combine a
picture window...read
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Single
Hung Windows
Single Hung Windows are very similar to
double hung windows
except for the fact that only one of the sashes slides
up and down. With a single hung window, the top
sash is fixed or unmovable. Half of the total
opening of the window can be used for ventilation...read
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Sliding Windows
Sliding Windows (also referred to as 'sliders' or
'gliders') are typically made with one sash that slides
horizontally and one sash that remains fixed.
Typically the sashes can be easily removed for cleaning
and maintenance. Like picture windows, sliding
windows can also...read
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