Your air conditioner will help keep you comfortable during summertime. However, due to high cooling demands this season, you can expect your bills to go up as well. If you have old windows, the energy efficiency of your cooling system may be affected, which could lead to higher costs. That said, you should invest in new windows to help keep your home cool during summer.
[Read more…]Why Does Window Condensation Occur?
Condensation occurs when cold air meets hot air, causing window glass to perspire or fog up. If you’re concerned about your window’s state, here are some explanations to help you understand the causes of window condensation and how to deal with it.
[Read more…]What Makes Windows Energy-Efficient?
Energy efficiency is vital to a low-impact, eco-friendly home. Windows are essential to improving your home’s insulation and energy efficiency.
In this post, we discuss some of the features that make windows energy-efficient and how they can help reduce your power consumption, utility bills and carbon footprint.
[Read more…]How Our Windows Effectively Reduces Noise Transmission
Aside from being highly energy-efficient and very pleasing to the eyes, Renewal by Andersen® windows have the added benefit of reducing noise transmission. They are, after all, equipped with the High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, which means you don’t ever have to worry about a neighbor’s noisy lawnmower in the morning or a yappy dog at night.
[Read more…]The Key Characteristics of a Well-designed Window
Installing just any kind of window is one thing; making sure that you get a thoughtfully designed one is quite another. A good window installation company will help you maximize your budget by making sure that you get one that’s not only pleasing to look at, but performs exceptionally as well. With that said, here’s what we believe to be the characteristics of a truly well-designed window.
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