Window / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...window contractor to ensure compliance before ordering. High-performance triple-pane windows utilize low-emissivity coatings and insulating gas layers to minimize heat loss in cold climates. © Innotech Windows While standard double-pane windows often meet the bare minimum certification levels, upgrading to triple-pan...

...windows. Not only do we have access to vacuum insulated windows finally, the option of solar windows means Vacuum insulated glass may not even be the best energy-conscious window you can buy. We need to consider whether windows are more valuable as an energy saver, or energy harnessing item. But that's a great problem ...

...windows and green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Window film treatments to reflect heat and lower AC bills Are gas filled windows worth the extra cost? Aerogel : super insulation for windows and walls Suspended film windows - triple pane performance without the we...

...windows, find more info about related subjects & green building techniques in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages below: Window buyers guide: tops tips for buying the best performing windows  Aerogel in windows and walls: guide to r-value and efficiency How to install windows & doors correctl...

...windows worth the money? Do gas-filled windows reduce passive solar heat gain? Lifespan and leakage: how long does gas in windows last? Replacing gas-filled windows Our conclusions on gas-filled windows What are argon and krypton gases? Argon and krypton are inert, non-toxic gases used to fill the space between glass...

...windows and doors. A window is an assembly of different materials - glass, frame, spacers, and gas fill - all of which conduct heat at different rates. The U-value captures the combined performance of the whole unit, providing a single, reliable metric for comparison. In the UK, Europe, and increasingly in other region...

...windows provides superior insulation value but has a frosted look to it, which would be a disadvantage in most cases, but an advantage in some cases where you want frosted windows for privacy, Image © Ecohome Some uses where it could be a benefit are for bathroom windows, basement windows or windows facing neighbors h...

...Window height: the vertical dimension of your window. Window head height: the distance from the bottom of the window to the top of the window opening. Overhang height: the vertical distance from the top of the window opening to the bottom of the overhang. For example, in North America, a common design principle f...

...windows for energy conservation. Find more pages about high performance home building below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Suspended film windows - a multipane window without the weight Find the best windows - the Ecohome buyers guide for windows  How to seak air leaks around doors and windows W...

...window and door sealing tape for installing windows in some of our previous green home projects and found not only was specialized joint tape cleaner, but it did a better job at air sealing. Watch our DIY how to install windows properly video to see more.  What is caulking best for? As a general rule, exterior caulking...

...windows. In Reality, rarely does the cost of window replacement purely for saving money actually translate into more money in your pocket, as the cost of purchasing and installing windows usually far exceeds the added energy savings. Read more here about when to replace windows and when to repair them. Windows are, wit...