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energy efficient windows

Windows With A Low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Help Reduce Cooling Costs

by Nicola Temple on October 28, 2011

in Windows

If you’re in the market for windows, whether you’re building new or renovating, you have likely been engrossed in a number of terms such as U-factor (or U-value), visible transmittance, condensation resistance, and solar heat gain coefficient. These are all ratings that help describe the efficiency of the window, which is useful when doing comparison [...]

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Eco Friendly Windows: Whether New Or Existing, Your Windows Can Help The Environment

by Joe Barrios on July 13, 2011

in Eco Friendly Home Tips,Windows

Do you have eco friendly windows? Whether you’re in the market for new windows or you have older ones, there are a lot of things you can do to make sure that your windows are easy on the environment. It doesn’t have to cost a lot either. The connection between windows and the environment is [...]

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Six Tips For Buying An Energy Efficient Window

by Joe Barrios on April 2, 2010

in Eco Friendly Home Tips

The harsh winter in the Northeast US this year rudely reminded me that I’m in the market for a new energy efficient window for my kitchen. It’s an old style split window that leaked in so much cold air that I had to use painters tape in a desperate attempt to keep out the elements [...]

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Save Money And Energy With Energy Efficient Window Choices

by Joe Barrios on May 6, 2009

in Eco Friendly Home Tips

Our homes use a lot of energy, mostly from nonrenewable resources, when it comes to heating and cooling.  Home heat and air conditioning are some of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions responsible for global warming and climate change. As we fight carbon emissions, it’s imperative that we do everything possible to make our homes [...]

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