Articles - Windows, Shutters & Blinds

Major Window Components.
This is a quick article meant to familiarize you with the major components found in most windows. (Illustrations included.)

Rating windows based on energy efficiency.
A guide to r-value and u-value. What are they and what do they mean to me?

Reduce your electric bill by reducing air leakage - Part 1.
How to control air leakage with caulking.

Reduce your electric bill by reducing air leakage - Part 2.
How to control air leakage with weatherstripping.

Effects of glazing on energy efficiency.
How glazing effects the energy efficiency of windows.

Effects of glass layers on energy efficiency.
Why multiple layers of glass can decrease your electric and gas bill. Which are the most effective and which are the most inexpensive.

Build a Cedar Window Box in a Weekend
Turning the backyard into an outdoor living retreat is one of the hottest trends among American homeowners.

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