Like most home improvement projects, window replacement requires careful planning and preparation. Part of your preparation will include your initial consultation with your potential contractor. Take the time to read these tips and ideas on how to prepare for this...
Windows should meet certain energy efficiency requirements, whether they are for a home or a business. Some of the major considerations that you have to make when selecting windows are their U-Value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). To help you distinguish...
Whether it’s for your roofing or your windows, you’ll have to ensure they are covered by a manufacturer or the contractor who will install them for you when purchasing new systems and features for your home. This allows you to be assured that should anything happen,...
Natural lighting makes up about 10% of a home’s energy usage. So with more natural light in your home, your lights will be on for less time during the day, and you’ll reduce your energy consumption and electricity bills. Windows are good sources of natural...
Daylighting is an architectural concept in which natural light is harnessed to brighten the interior of the building. It also takes into consideration interior features such as reflective surfaces, the orientation of your home’s openings—windows, doors and...
