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How to Tell if a Window Seal Has Failed

The seals around your double-hung, casement or sliding windows play an integral role in improving your home’s energy efficiency, comfort, moisture resistance and visibility. However, you have a problem when these important components begin to deteriorate.

Passive Solar Design: How South-Facing Windows Help

Passive solar design or climatic design uses solar power without the use of panels or other mechanical systems such as fans, pumps and electrical controls. To maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, passive solar homes collect heat from the sun shining through south-facing windows and retain it in material that stores heat, also known as thermal …

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What You Need to Know About Painting Vinyl Windows

One simple way to spruce up your home is to change its exterior palette. But before getting started on this project, you’ll need to decide whether it will be a good idea to paint your vinyl windows, as well. Their color, after all, may not work with the exterior color scheme you have in mind. …

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3 Excellent Things Fibrex® Windows Can Do for You

If you want to get the most out of your new windows, you’ll want to make sure they’re made of a quality framing material. And while there are many options available today, not a single one of them compares to Fibrex®, a revolutionary composite material used in our Renewal by Andersen® windows. Here are some …

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Choosing a Bathroom Window: 4 Essentials to Consider

Some windows look and work better with a particular home style. But did you know there are windows that also pair well with a specific room? A trusted window installation company in the area, Renewal by Andersen of Montana, shares some of the essentials to consider when picking new windows for your bath space.

4 Window Design Tips That Will Improve Your Interior Style

With a window style in mind, it’s time to freshen up your home interiors. Not all homeowners are aware of this, but the correct window design can enhance the look of their interior. Renewal by Andersen® of Montana is here to share some tips with you.

3 Questions to Ask a Window Contractor Before Hiring Them

It may seem like a straightforward home improvement, but a window replacement requires skill and expertise to provide the full benefits of your new windows. That is why it makes sense to hire a capable contractor for the job. As you make your selection among the window companies in your area, make sure you ask these …

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3 Instances When Sliding Windows Are An Ideal Choice

You can’t go wrong when choosing popular double-hung or casement windows for your home. However, the great thing about a window replacement is that you have the option to consider other window styles available to you. For example, sliding windows are worth considering, especially if any of these circumstances apply to you:

Understanding the U-Value and SHGC Ratings of Windows

Energy performance ratings are an important consideration when comparing replacement windows. As you peruse through window options, you may have come across the terms “U-value” and “SHGC.” Renewal by Andersen® of Montana explains the differences between the two and why they’re important when investing in energy-efficient replacement windows.

Window Condensation During Summer

During summer, there are many noticeable changes you can see and feel around your home. When it gets really hot outside, you might notice that your windows tend to “sweat” more than they usually do. This is called condensation and there is a reason why it happens more often in summer.