Window / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...windows, and the best way to keep on top of condensation around windows is to be on the lookout for any damage to the sealant around the window frame as this can allow water in – to learn how to fit and seal windows properly, see here.  Also, if there is some condensation, try to wipe down windows and window sills prom...

...windows may be a game-changer Suspended-film insulating glass windows are an intelligent way to make windows super high-performance with insulating properties up to R-17, without adding too much weight for window frames to cope with.  Since air is an insulator, trapping it (or gas) between two or more panes of glass, o...

...windows have a lifespan of about 20 years, so it is fairly normal to have to replace them. Window thermal unit, image via Europages Replacing window thermals is often an option, that's done without having to remove and change the entire window, you just remove the trim on the inside of the window (whether it is fixed...

...window frames to rough openings can be a quick and easy step that will further reduce any risk of air leakage between window frames and rough openings. Inset windows: position windows towards the center of the rough opening rather than installing them flush to the outside. Windows that are installed at the exterior poi...

...windows on the market. Read more about high performance suspended film windows here.  How to install windows properly: Proper installation is the key to long window life and high performance. Buying the best windows in the world will be a waste of money if  you install them poorly. Windows should be installed airtight ...

...window placement can easily reduce your heating needs by 25 percent. Window design considerations Operational windows (the ones that open) can work in several ways. Casement and awning windows wind open with a hand crank, sliders slide open sidesways, single and double hung windows open by sliding vertically. Single hu...