Author: americanwp

22Dec 2013

Replacing the windows in your home is one of the more costly tasks of being a homeowner. Installing any replacement window is certainly going to provide you with a more energy efficient home, and, depending on the age of your home, you could see substantial differences in your utility bills. You’ll also notice a cleaner Continue reading »

15Dec 2013

Weather can take a toll on your home’s doors and windows in many ways. From ravaging summer sun, to pelting sleet and rain, to gusty winds, your doors and windows can take a real beating, and often show it in the way of appearance-and your utility bills. As the seals and weather stripping wear around Continue reading »

08Dec 2013

Replacing your old, out-dated, and inefficient windows can save you a bundle on your heating and cooling expenses. On average, older windows may account for nearly 25 percent of your annual energy costs, possibly more in harsh climates. Over the course of a few years, your windows fall victim to the elements. Direct sun, inclement Continue reading »

01Dec 2013

Bare trees, shorter days and frosty mornings all indicate Winter’s impending arrival. In many areas of the country, storm windows have gone up, thermostats have been switched from air-conditioning to heat, and homeowners go about the business of winterizing their property against the coming chill.

24Nov 2013

The flow of heat through a window is the result of the differences in temperature between the inside of the home and the outdoors. Windows can transfer heat to the outdoors during the cold season, and transfer it inside during the warm season. The ways that windows transfer heat are: