Window / Discussions

...windows. The house was constructed in the late 90s with brick over cinder block on that wall. I have been told that the exterior bricks along the top of the win...

...window insulator that claims to drastically change window heat gain/loss. What can you tell me about it? Worth the investment? Hi there, If you mean this pr...

...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 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 ...

...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. ...

...window properly to avoid air and water leaks is left up to the installer, there is no certification that we know of. There are different ways to install windows...

...windows, there is no really no difference between basements and above grade walls. Basement windows are often smaller than main floor windows, other than that, ...

...Windows aren’t always best to replace unless they are really bad, read more here – When to replace windows and when to repair them Here is our page on choosin...

Seems the only technology now available is a roof fan and an open window, which isn't a good solution in hot or cold climates. Ideally the fans would be powere...

...window and frame work, it looks like there might be caulking around windows and door on the outside. Now I'm wondering if there is any insulation around any of ...

...window. There is a skylight that is not waterproof and it is very humid in summer. Will a dehumidifier help? The first thing to realize is that mold grows in hu...

...window section of 18' long x 8' high. I want to take advantage of the passive solar gain with that window section and the concrete slab. But I want to have a ...

...window In Aug 2019 we installed a mini-split which heats the upstairs 800 sq feet until outside temps fall to zero degrees C, after which the forced hot air m...

...windows are running with water, every morning it's all over the window sills, running down the wall - in the bathroom it's even making a puddle on the floor til...

...window and doors which is often a weak point of a House. The install of electrical and plumbing is also interesting as they just stab it through the insulation ...

...window and one door. And it's in my bedroom so appearance isn't that important (I'll shut the door when guests are over). Do you feel actual ‘drafts’, meaning a...

...window design and 6' overhang on south& west walls. 1 1/2" R 7.5 styro on the outside of exterior walls as wekll as 4' pony wall crawl space. Electric forced ai...

...window wells along the wall or up through the floor. Since we noticed this issue along the back wall, some signs of moisture have been noted (along the baseboar...