Storm Proofing
Here’s an eye-opening statistic: 43 percent of U.S. homeowners live in hurricane-prone coastal areas. In Florida alone, 800,000 homes are potentially at risk from hurricane damage. One more interesting statistic: 50 percent of damage claims filed after a hurricane result from catastrophic r...
Windows That Work
Paying attention to details can save you energy, hassles and money. When it comes to buying windows, we can be awfully shallow. Whether for a new home or a remodeling project, we usually select our windows - casement, awning, double-hung or fixed glass - for their looks, not because they provide a t...
Windows That Work Harder
Today’s windows do more than just let in the light, or provide homeowners with nice views into the backyard. More and more, they’re designed to make homes more energy efficient, reducing the amount of energy required for heating and cooling. In addition, new, more durable windows ar...
Wind Eyes
In the previous installment we considered the thermal envelope the collection of surfaces separating and protecting a building's conditioned interior spaces from the environment. In this installment we consider those special, hard-working components of the envelope windows. Windows deserv...
Smart Windows
Forget miniblinds, verticals, curtains and shades. If you want privacy in your bathroom, you might want to consider getting SPD-Smart Windows. These windows have a small electric current passing through the glass. When the electricity is off, the window is dark; turn on the juice, and the window ...
Energy Star Windows
As energy costs continue to rise, homeowners are looking for ways to improve the efficiency of their homes. One good option is to install energy-efficient windows if you're building a new home, adding-on to an existing one or simply updating the look of your current home. They are all sorts of optio...
A Guide to Replacement Windows
It's not hard to tell when you need to replace your old windows. Perhaps you feel drafts or see frost inside the windows during the winter, or water damage is clearly visible, or you're tired of scraping, painting and maintaining. Or maybe you just want a new look. Whatever the reason, you know i...
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