A great way to improve the performance of older windows, or give a boost to new ones, is to apply professional window films. Some quick facts about window films: • They have a completely natural appearance • Your views and visibility are preserved • They reduce glare and enhance comfort • They block over 99.9% of harmful UV rays • They reduce solar heat
Wood and Clad Wood The most common material for windows is wood, either alone or clad. One of the great advantages to wood besides the incomparable beauty, is that it can be milled into virtually any custom shape. If you don’t want a standard window, wood is for you. Also on the pro-side, it has great insulation value and if
Double Hung In a double hung window, both the upper and lower sash move. Look for the sashes that tilt in for easy cleaning. Ventilation is limited to half the area of the window. What to watch out for - The windows slide on metal or plastic tracks which make double hung windows only half as air-tight as casement windows.
The US Department of Energy partnering with the National Fenestration Rating Council have developed the NFRC label. It summarizes all of the main points that are important in deciding which windows will work for your home and your climate. These ratings apply to the whole window, not just the component parts. NFRC labels gauge energy performance and provide a way
You mean there’s something other than the PINK stuff? For years, the standard material for insulation has been fiberglass batt. Think Pink Panther. And while fiberglass batt may be the right insulation for either part or all of your project, it’s worth taking a look at newer materials that are transforming the way we insulate. Fiberglass Fiberglass insulation is
Framing is like the skeleton of your home. It is the structure around which your home is built. Its strength and thermal bridge qualities are the two of the main concerns when choosing framing. Advances in engineered wood and SIPs have made them very interesting alternatives to traditional stick framing. Dimensional Lumber The most common framing material in residential construction,
