Low E coatings / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

When should you replace windows
Windows and doors

When should you replace old windows?

...e cleaning them, moisture venting valves are then installed in those holes to make sure air can flow through and remove moisture in the future so the problem doesn't reoccur. This creates a convection loop in between the panes, so after a repair, a double-pane window may perform more like a single-pane window. While th...

How to choose Triple pane, high performance windows
Windows and doors

Our top tips for buying high-performance windows

...e these, which must be the result of independent testing or simulation, not done in-house. • Choose the most appropriate window material and design, see here for info • Remember that the product should be very airtight. Otherwise, the energy saved in heat transfer will be lost through air leakage. • Be careful to selec...