Posts Tagged ‘vinyl replacement windows’
Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
U values of different types of windows
Choosing the best vinyl replacement windows or glass block windows can be tough. Not only do you want to consider their looks, function and cost it’s also crucial to know how energy efficient the windows will be. While many people focus in on looks and initial purchase price often the homeowner can make the best long term choice by focusing in on a windows’ energy efficiency as well (it’s estimated that anywhere from 20 to 30% of all home energy is lost through windows and doors).
In the article below we’ll provide some of the basics to understanding how to evaluate window energy efficiencies and what types of window systems can be used to lower future home utility costs and make a home more light filled and comfortable.
Continue reading “Understanding Vinyl Replacement Windows & Glass Block Window U and R Values” »
Tags: argon gas, double pane windows, energy efficient windows, glass block windows, low e glass, u value, vinyl replacement windows, window systems
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
- Vinyl replacement windows provide a good return on investment
Everyone is looking for value these days for their hard earned dollars. There may be no place where this is as true as it is with money spent on residential real estate. With home value still declining (although at a slower rate) when homeowners do decide to spend money they are careful where they are allocating their remodeling budget.
If you’re looking for some guidance on the right type of remodeling projects to give you the biggest bang for your buck an excellent reference source is the 2011-2012 Cost to Value report. This report is done through a group of collaborative surveys done by Realtor Magazine (who gets estimated resale value data through sales agents, brokers & appraisers), Specspan (an on line marketing and research company which host the on line survey) and HomeTech Publishing (a developer and publisher of construction estimating books and software). Here’s a recap of the conclusions, trends and some of the top home improvement & remodeling projects bases on their respective return on investments.
Continue reading “Getting the most for your home improvement & remodeling spending – The 2011-2012 Cost to Value Report” »
Tags: attic bedroom, door replacement, fiber cement siding, hardie plank, home improvement, home remodeling, real estate value, remodeling budget, remodeling trends, siding replacement, vinyl replacement windows, vinyl window replacement, window replacement
Posted in doors, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | No Comments »
Friday, March 25th, 2011
- White double hung vinyl replacement window tilts in for easy cleaning
Tags: acrylic block window, bay window, bow window, casement window, cheap replacement windows, double hung windows, glass block windows, kitchen window, patio door, picture window, replacement windows, shower window, types of windows, universal design, vinyl replacement windows
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Exterior Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 6 Comments »
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
- Tin Men Movie about Deceptive Home Improvement Sales in Aluminum Siding Industry in 1963
- The vinyl replacement window industry was the first target of deceptive sales practices in Washington State
Remember the movie Tin Men with Danny Devito about high pressure sales tactic used in the 60’s selling customers door to door aluminum siding jobs? Although Danny Devito was hilarious in the movie getting pressured or deceived into making any type of purchase is not good.
Unfortunately if you think the days of the “Tin Men” (high pressure home improvement sales people) are over – think again. In Washington State Jack G. Zurlini Jr. (the Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division) is taking action against multiple home improvement companies selling vinyl replacement windows for unlawful marketing and sales practices (and the practices mentioned are not confined to the state of Washington). Here’s 3 questions to help educate and protect you against making a bad choice in contractors:
Continue reading “Deceptive Home Improvement Sales Practices – Don’t Be Victimized By “Tin Men”” »
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Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Exterior Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
- Glass block bathroom window in a shower remodeling project
Tags: acrylic block window, acrylic window, Bathroom Remodeling, casement window, double hung, Glass Block, glass block bathroom window, glass block window, replacement window blog, shower remodeling, shower replacement window, shower window, slider window, vinyl replacement windows, wet area, wood framed window, wood replacement window
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Uncategorized, Windows | 2 Comments »
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
St. Peters Church - Rome Italy
Colored Glass Block Church Windows
OK – you’re church is probably not as dramatic and awe-inspiring as St. Peter’s in Rome I photographed on a recent vacation…but that is no reason you can’t have functional, secure, and decorative church windows. Here are some key points to consider when designing and ordering these windows: Continue reading “Glass Block and Vinyl Replacement Church Windows – Decorative, Functional and Secure” »
Tags: basement windows, bathroom window, church windows, glass, Glass Block, glass block windows, rectory window, Rectory windows, school windows, security windows, St. Peters, vinyl replacement windows, vinyl windows
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Glass Block, Windows | 3 Comments »
