Windows and doors make up 41% of heat transfer in a home, no matter the time of year, and account for 45% of heating and cooling costs. Understanding how they lose, gain and maintain heat is essential ...
Replacement windows have energy-efficiency labels, just as you’ll find on home appliances like refrigerators and dryers. But these labels, created by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), ...
Whether you’re buying windows for a new house or to replace some leaking clunkers past their prime, look beyond extravagant sales claims to a small label in the corner. It lists several ratings (on ...
Without windows, a house wouldn't be a home — it'd be a very dark box. Windows bring the daylight in, add architectural detail and give us a view of the world around us — but how "green" are they? Can ...
If you're in the market for new home windows, you're probably hearing a lot about window performance. And if you're not well-versed in window technologies, you may be wondering just what that means.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Signed into law as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, homeowners can now qualify for a Federal tax credit equal to 30 percent of their costs of up to ...
This year, as people are staying closer to home, why not try a home improvement project that involves little effort, makes your house more beautiful and efficient and can provide benefits for years to ...