Tag: window replacement

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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A Guide to Choosing Replacement Windows

Your windows need to be energy-efficient and functional as these qualities are crucial to your family’s comfort. If your current windows are difficult to use, outdated or damaged, it’s time to replace them. Invest in high-quality products from reputable window installation companies, so you can make the most of your investment.

Window Features to Highlight When Selling Your Home

Nowadays, energy efficiency is a top priority for people, whether they’re purchasing appliances or homes. It’s crucial to a comfortable indoor environment, so homeowners and homebuyers must never overlook this aspect.

4 Window Styles for Kitchens

Your kitchen is easily one of the busiest rooms in your home. It is where you gather visitors, prepare meals for the family or even eat snacks while working on your laptop. Since you spend plenty of your time in this area, make sure you don’t overlook one of its most important elements — the …

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Which Should You Replace First: Siding or Windows?

You may choose to replace your windows, siding or both if you want to improve your home’s exterior look and energy efficiency. Contractors typically recommend installing new siding and windows simultaneously as it’s the most cost-effective and efficient approach. However, if you can’t handle two projects at the same time, experts suggest replacing your windows first.

3 Window Sizing Tips You Might Want to Keep in Mind

What makes window replacement daunting is the vast number of things you’ll need to decide on. For starters, the durability of the framing material and energy performance of the glass should be taken into account. Then you have to think about customization, with the goal to design windows that will take your home’s curb appeal …

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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.

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: