Window frame options / Discussions

...frame single pane glass windows with double pane windows. I live in Sacramento, Ca where summer temperatures exceed 115 degrees Farinhight, and winters freeze. Choosing the right window frame is a big part of finding the best performing window. In a warmer climate you are not faced with the same extreme differential in...

...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 the  windows and doors that were all installed about ten years ago. My question is should I stuff the gaps with rockwool and seal it with tape on the inside?  A...

...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 windows costs a bit more up front but saves money in the long run, but they also lead to greater thermal comfort in your home. There are also a lot of window fram...