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Want to Know WhatType of Windows to Get Installed?

Leaky and inefficient windows and double glazed doors are accountable for over 25% of an average household’s energy bills. You can slash energy bills by up to 15% by purchasing double-pane, heat-resistant, airtight frames, and Energy Star rated windows. Or calling a company offering window repair service.

Reduce noise with the help of insulated or double glazed windows which have 1/4 inch to an inch of air between panes. Wider spaces and thicker glass decrease noise levels much more.

Many manufacturers state that windows have to be replaced after 20 years. Signs of a window which is failing are being sealed or painted shut, drafts, and panes which gather condensation, frost or even ice.

Skylights provide 30% more light than vertical windows the same size.

Add grilles to normal size windows. Special grilles will not greatly raise a window’s price, and you can have ones which are based on drawings or sketches. Ask your retailer about the choices and costs from different makers.

Solid Wood is an excellent insulator against the heat and cold, but it’s expensive, it requires window repair and can be subject to contracting and swelling.

Aluminium is strong, inexpensive and very low maintenance; however, it does conduct heat and cold.

Clad is the most expensive. Having wooden frames inside and aluminium on the exterior, wood frame minimize the transfer of cold and heat, while exterior makes this window very low maintenance.

Vinyl is an affordable and low-maintenance choice; however, the color does fade with time.

Composites is stronger and durable than vinyl and wood and costs between the two, it can be painted to match a home’s exterior.

Instead of making privacy using window treatments, thing about glass treatments. Frosted, bubbled and glass block will capture light but limit visibility. They are useful for ground level bathrooms.

Fed up with window cranks getting in the way of window treatments? Casement and awning units that have fold down handles will offer enough clearance for such things as shades, blinds, and window treatments.