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This blog is all about choosing the right windows for your place, and avoiding problems that might come along during your project.

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Three Tests To Determine If Your Windows Are Leaking Air And Need To Be Replaced

10 May 2016
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Although air is invisible, when it comes to your heating and cooling costs, air loss from windows is clearly visible on your bill. In terms of your heating costs, air loss can account for as much as 25 percent of your bill. Air loss isn't random, but instead is a clear indication that it's likely time to replace your windows. Before this loss starts to affect your bill, make sure you know how to examine your windows for air loss so that you can have them replaced.
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Why Wood Is Still A Great Window Option

29 April 2016
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If you want to invest in new windows for your home, you should definitely consider wood. Most new tract homes are built with synthetic windows. Products like vinyl and fiberglass are very popular because they are easy to maintain. However, most people will agree that they are not as stylish as wooden windows. It is true that wooden windows do require a little more maintenance, but in the long run the maintenance is not too time-consuming.
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Converting Your Garage To An Apartment: Completing The Look With New Windows And Doors

26 April 2016
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Converting your garage into an apartment provides extra space for an adult child or a parent to live with you without overcrowding your home. One way to make your garage conversion look beautiful is to add beautiful windows and doors to the building. Here are a few options you can use to make your garage look and feel more like a home. French Patio Doors Instead of converting the garage door opening into a wall, take advantage of this open area by converting it into a patio area.
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Install These Three Things To Prevent After-Hours Graffiti Damage To Your Restaurant

25 April 2016
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If you are tired of having your restaurant's building be the after-hours hot spot for spray paint taggers, then you will be happy to know that you can proactively prevent much of their expensive damage and emotional headaches. While it would be nice if everyone would respect your property, the reality of today is that you need to be proactive about preventing graffiti and discouraging taggers from stopping at your building when they are out causing mayhem.
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Four Types Of Fire Resistant Glass

25 April 2016
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Fire resistant glass is an alternative glass option for windows which, like its name suggests, provides increased protection in the case of a fire, making it harder for a fire to spread and ensuring more time for people inside a building to evacuate. There are four main types of fire resistant glass, each of which have a distinctive set of features and drawbacks. Understanding the differences between each type of fire resistant glass can help you choose the best fit for your building project.
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Finding Better Windows For Your Home

A few months ago, I realized that our windows were letting in an exceptional amount of unheated air. It was frustrating, because it seemed like our house was perpetually drafty. I knew that I needed to solve the problem, so I started looking for better windows for our place. I started working with a professional residential window contractor, and they were amazing at figuring out what we needed and what we needed to do. This blog is all about choosing the right windows for your place, and avoiding problems that might come along during your project. You never know, you might be surprised to see how much of a difference new windows can make.