Choosing windows / Discussions

...Windows facing North, East and West will always lose more heat than they gain on a daily and seasonal cycle, so be sparing with them, and see our pages on choos...

What is the best option for window replacement in a basement?

...windows yet? We have a page on how to choose the best windows and what to look for in window performance. Choosing triple pane windows instead of double pane wi...

...windows and NZP, both are available in Quebec, both manufacture high quality triple pane windows. And we already have exactly the page you need, have a read her...

...windows and door on the outside. Now I'm wondering if there is any insulation around any of the windows and doors that were all installed about ten years ago. M...

...windows , but the short story is as follows: Triple pane windows from our research will usually pay for themselves in the long run, as will gas filled windows. ...

...windows are appropriately facing south and the entire design is sound with thermal mass and good overhangs would double or triple glaze Argon filled windows be ...

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...windows by the builder? If we install triple pane windows, do I still need to install double windows for each opening to retain the envelope? I am looking for a...

...windows. This page explains in simple terms all about human comfort in homes - How to design a home for thermal comfort Are you in an older house? Maybe one...

...windows, and a traditional sloped roof (not flat). I am actiing as the general contractor and we are living on site in an existing house that will be demolished...

...choosing new windows , replacing or repairing windows , and one on proper window installation if you do end up having to replace them.

...windows) - then what is furthest point the sun will reach to into the home ? What is the calculation here? Memories of high school maths isn't helping me here. ...

...windows, but the bottom of those windows is nearly at-grade. That wall is still full-height poured concrete. The rest of the basement is below-grade. We aren'...

...windows - and if it's hot upstairs check on loft insulation as this is a relatively affordable upgrade with tangible benefits and ROI - I noticed ecoHOME has lo...

...Choosing the best home insulation That’s a start to a few pages that will at least help you get your head in the game to get an idea of what you want. The...

...windows so they are not a problem to shim out. I doubt condensation in walls would be an issue with this plan Roger and Judy I would consider choosing a...