Types Of Windows - Archives

• Quiet Night At Former Pub
  Residents are raising a glass in peace to the high performance aluminium windows in their brand new apartments, which have been built on the site of a former pub.
  Author: Jack Browers - Date: May 7, 2006



• New Windows from Solar
  An excellent product and a reliable, experienced contractor were required for the refurbishment of sheltered housing in Maesycwm, Ystradgynlais. The existing windows needed to be replaced, and that task fell to Solar Windows who fabricated and fitted new PVC-U windows made from Spectus Window Systems' Elite70 profile.
  Author: Paul Walls - Date: May 24, 2006



• Homes For Our Troops Dedicates First House
  On Thursday, October 13, 2005, Sgt. Pete Damon and his family received the keys to their new home in Middleboro, Mass., constructed by the non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops. A returning American soldier who lost both his arms while serving in Iraq, Damon was the first recipient of a volunteer effort that constructed his specially adapted home to accommodate his physical challenges.
  Author: Jim Strader - Date: January 21, 2006



• Simonton Windows Introduces Injection-molded Geometric Windows
  Imagine a shape: octagon, circle, oval. Now imagine that shape transformed into a window with a seamless low-maintenance frame. Simonton Windows® has taken your imagination and turned it into reality with the introduction of a new series of Injection-molded Geometrics in their Simonton ProFinish® product line.
  Author: Christopher Burk - Date: April 9, 2006



• Marvin Beauty Matched with Commercial Performance
  To meet the aesthetic, performance and flexibility needs of the commercial market, Marvin Windows and Doors, the premier manufacturer of made-to-order wood and clad wood windows and doors, introduces the new Marvin Commercial Door.
  Author: Jeff Siverhus - Date: May 2, 2006



• Types Of House Windows - What Type To Buy?
  Because there are so many diverse types of house windows available to choose from and order for your home it’s very important to make sure you know what you want. And knowing what type of house window is for you before you fill in that order form is obviously better than having to make a guess.
  Author: David Jones - Date: October 23, 2005



• Sun Light Reflective Glass - The Mirror Effect
  Sun light reflective glass is another of the glass options available for replacement and improvement of windows if you live in a hot climate.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Self-Cleaning Glass - It's Science, Not Magic
  Not many folks enjoy having to think about cleaning their windows. But now with the appearance of a self-cleaning glass it really need not be something to think much about.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Single Pane Window - Still A Choice For Some
  While most existing older windows are a single pane window. This fact should not necessarily indicate that windows with just one pane of glass are history. It is true that in replacement window terms more replacements are double paned, there are still reasons to consider their more modest and affordable relatives.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Double Pane Window - The Popular Choice
  The most popular window replacement choice of today is the double pane window. These double pane windows (also known as dual paned or double glazed) insulate much more than a single windowpane whilst being a lot more affordable than the triple paned type.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Triple Pane Window - Saving More Of Your Energy
  When it comes to saving energy thanks to better home insulation, a triple pane window is among the very best choices. The point is to stop all that heat from transferring to the outside straight through the windows, and a triple pane window can do just that.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Clear Glass Panel - The Brightest Windows
  Some homeowners may just throw up their hands at all the replacement window choices on offer today, and ask: why can't I just have a window with a see-through clear glass panel? The answer is: you can of course if that's what you want.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Heat Absorbing Glass - A Cooler Climate Indoors
  For hotter regions where solar heat gain is a real problem that drives up cooling costs, having heat absorbing glass on your windows can be of tremendous help.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Low Emissivity (Low-E) Glass - An Improved Energy Budget
  We hear a lot about the rising costs of energy nowadays, and whilst some of the doom mongers may be annoying it still obviously makes sense to save energy whenever we can. And Low Emissivity Glass can help with just that, both in summer and winter.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Laminated Glass Windows - A Glazed Sandwich
  Another type of glass lining up amongst the replacement window choices for homeowners are laminated glass windows.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Tempered Glass Windows - Safer Glass
  Tempered glass (also known as toughened glass in some countries) has much improved safety and security benefits over annealed (ordinary) glass. So the number of homeowners installing tempered glass windows when replacing windows in their home is on the increase.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Tinted Glass Windows - Both Colorful And Useful
  Though too much sunshine may not be on a lot of peoples' problem list, it can be for some homeowners who have to put up with skyrocketing cooling costs because of solar heat gain. Awnings can help to improve things, but installing tinted glass windows is another more long term purchase and investment option.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 15, 2005



• Aluminum Replacement Windows - Metal In Action
  The technology and design of aluminum replacement windows first made their appearance in the fifties. And when dual paned glass became a popular choice for both new and replacement windows in the sixties, aluminum was often the material of choice.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 26, 2005



• Fiberglass Replacement Windows - The Future Favorite?
  Fiberglass replacement windows are a new candidate in window frame construction, and so not yet often seen by homeowners. The main reason holding these windows back from making a big impact on the mainstream of home improvement and remodeling is the initial costly purchase price.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 26, 2005



• Vinyl Replacement Windows - Often The Popular Choice
  When most people look to improve their home by buying replacement windows nowadays, then vinyl replacement windows are more often than not the frame choice they opt for.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 26, 2005



• Wood Replacement Windows - The Warmth Of Wood
  Wood replacement windows can often be the dream window for a good number of homeowners when they want to look for some improvements to their home.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 27, 2005



• Stained Glass Windows - Add Some Color To Your Windows
  Nowadays, one of the choices for replacement windows in your home is stained glass windows. These beautiful, colorful and artistic windows used to only be seen in churches, but now homes, offices or really anywhere can enjoy their visual effect.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 27, 2005



• Glass Block Windows - Cool And Classy
  When it comes to options for replacement windows, no other choice can surely be as distinctive as glass block windows can.
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 27, 2005



• Window Ratings – For Your Information
  Window ratings can help us to decide the window that's best for our needs. But you should always ask the company if the ratings on their windows are for the whole window and not just a part of the product. A window rating can be a bit confusing, so here's a look at some ratings to be found on windows and what they mean...
  • Air Leakage (AL): This rating term is the amount of air that still passes through a window between its sash and frame when the window is shut. It is measured in cubic feet of air per minute per square foot. So the lower the number, the better the window is sealed. An AL rating of no more than 0.30 is recommended.
  • Condensation Resistance (CR): This rating number, between 1 and 100 this time, is an indication of how well a product can prevent condensation from appearing on the interior surface. The higher the CR rating number; the better the window will be at resisting condensation.
  • Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): This number, again between 0 and 1, is all about how much heat from the sun goes through the window. The heat directly transmitted, and the heat absorbed and then re-radiated is both included in the rating. The lower the number means that less heat can pass through. For hot climates, a SHGC of 0.40 or under is what's widely recommended. In colder climates you will want the number to be higher of course, as otherwise there will be a reduction in the amount of passive heating that your home can accrue from available sunshine. So it's important to weigh up the needs for a higher or lower SHGC rating if your budget is neither dominated by heating costs in the cold season, nor cooling costs in the hot weather.
  • U-factor (or U-Value): This is probably the most well known of the ratings and is a measure of how well a window can stop heat energy from passing through it. For cold climates you should look for a window with a U-Factor of 0.35 or less. In hot climates, a low U-factor can help with keeping the heat out, but the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is more relevant.
  • Visible Transmittance (VT): This rating deals with how much daylight passes through the glass. It will be a number between 0 and 1 with the higher VT number meaning more light is allowed through. Note that this evaluation deals with visible light form the sun and not infrared light. The latter is dealt with by the SHGC rating.
  
  Author: Anthony Lee - Date: September 14, 2005



• Superseal Foundation Windows – Innovation Re-defined
  Everybody seems to be in love with Series 650 windows by Superseal these days, especially the builders, masons, and the concrete contractors, for whom quality and speed are the top priorities. Introducing the Superseal Foundation Windows, marked as the "Most Innovative Product" of 2003 (Award from World of Concrete Show, 2003, by two separate panel of judges), the newest addition to Superseal's existing line of products. This Superseal foundation window has also been tailor-made to suit poured or concrete block foundation walls.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: May 30, 2005



• Vinyl Basement Windows – Added Protection
  With advancement in science and technology, it has long been proven that vinyl windows are the best options both for new construction as well as for the replacement market. With energy efficiency and low maintenance products being the driving force in the building circuit, most builders and homeowners prefer vinyl windows as an option for the basement of their homes. Freedom Window brings to you its top performance vinyl basement windows. The all vinyl construction and insulated low- e glass of the Freedom Window’s vinyl basement window offers improved thermal efficiency by heat loss prevention and added protection from hazardous external elements.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: June 2, 2005



• Windsor Casement Windows – No Rot Windows
  Windsor Windows & Doors has upgraded its existing top class window product line by adding a casement and awning to its Legend Series line of windows. These Windsor casement windows match the strength and beauty of traditional wood windows with the added benefits of easy installation and low maintenance. This Windsor casement window is not like any ordinary vinyl window. A neoteric manufacturing process creates a solid material that provides the appearance and feel of wooden windows with the extraordinary performance characteristics of cellular poly-vinyl chloride. (PVC).
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: April 16, 2005



• Casement Windows – A Sleek New Look
  If seeing is believing, then you won’t believe this. A casement window without intrusive locking hardware. Kolbe & Kolbe makes this possible by offering the option of the Mirage concealed multi-point locking system on their Heritage, Sundance and Ultra Series casement windows.
  Author: Anna Griffit - Date: May 5, 2004



• The Superseal Casement Window – A New Addition
  Superseal Windows is pleased to announce the introduction of the Series 650 Foundation Window System. The Series 650 window is the newest addition to our line of products that is specifically designed for use in poured or block foundation walls. The Series 650 time saving design innovations make it the perfect choice for builders, masons, and concrete contractors, who need to keep jobs moving and on schedule without sacrificing quality. The Series 650 was recently honored with the "Most Innovative Product" Award at the 2003 World of Concrete Show. The prestigious award was ctually given to the 650 twice, as two separate panels voted. The panel of experts and the show attendees both gave the 650 top honors. 
  Author: Ravyn Mack - Date: December 17, 2003