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Great Tips to Make the Most of Your Bay Windows

The bay window delivers many benefits to homeowners. It can frame expansive views like the picture window, ventilate like a casement and lend an old-world charm to your space like a double hung. It may not be for everybody, but this projection window can be a great addition to enhance your home’s overall livability.

Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Window Contractor

Choosing the right contractor already ensures that your project will be a success even before you begin. To hire a reliable one, here are some of the most important questions you need to ask:

A Quick Guide to Window Energy Performance Ratings – Part 3: Maximizing Your Replacement Window’s Energy Efficiency

You can rely on the ENERGY STAR® and NFRC labels to point you in the right direction.But when choosing energy-saving windows, it pays to cover all the bases. Here are some other essentials you need to consider for your window replacement project:

A Quick Guide to Window Energy Performance Ratings – Part 2: Understanding Energy Performance Ratings

How does a replacement window’s energy efficiency get measured? Knowing this can make all the difference in your purchasing decisions, helping pave the way for a more comfortable and energy-efficient home for you. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) has set the standard for a window product’s energy performance with these ratings:

A Quick Guide to Window Energy Performance Ratings – Part 1: ENERGY STAR® and the National Fenestration Rating Council

Choosing energy-saving replacement windows can be a daunting process, especially when you don’t know exactly what to look for. This is where ENERGY STAR® and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) come in. They are the authorities you can turn to when making complex purchasing decisions for your window replacement. You probably already know how …

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