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3 Things to Know about Windows

Posted by abanks on Jun 24, 2011 in Building The Homearama House | 0 comments

I remember my bedroom window, when I was kid, would rattle when the wind would  just right. In an odd way, it was like the window was reminding me it was there. Windows were simple and pretty much all the same. Rattling  and poor energy efficiency were built in features. Fortunately, windows have changed but don’t believe all windows are equal today. Advanced cellular PVC sashes have replaced my wood sash. Double pane glass with heat reflecting films and special gas filled chambers have replaced my simple single pane window. Testing and rating systems have been developed to verify...