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Educational articles about Soft-Lite replacement windows.

Three Window Styles to Frame a Picture-Perfect View

Three Window Styles to Frame a Picture-Perfect View living room with large picture window

As a homeowner, the views you enjoy of your backyard, neighborhood, or city skyline might be a favorite aspect of your home. So why not replace your windows with these beloved sceneries in mind? Whether you are beginning a full renovation or replacing just one window, adding view-oriented windows in strategic locations can make a […]

Three Window Ideas to Increase Privacy

Three Window Ideas to Increase Privacy frosted window at a desk to provide privacy

Whether it’s the natural light and fresh air they provide or the fact that they add to a home’s resale value, everyone loves a gorgeous window! However, homeowners on busy streets or with nosey (or loud) neighbors may find themselves lacking privacy. And of course, there are spaces in all homes that require a little […]

How to Determine the Best Windows for Your Home

How to Determine the Best Windows for Your Home mother and daughter sitting next to a window

In order to determine the best windows for your house, it’s important to analyze the Return on Investment (ROI) that a new window will bring.  While new windows can improve resale value and aesthetics, this ROI will also depend heavily on energy efficiency. Energy efficient windows take local environment and weather patterns into account, meaning an ‘energy-efficient […]

How to Reduce Your Heating and Cooling Costs with Proper Weatherstripping

How to Reduce Your Heating and Cooling Costs with Proper Weatherstripping technician installing a window

Year after year, as the seasons change, energy bills rise. Most homeowners assume this has to do with the insulation materials in their walls, but the rising costs can come from something as simple as doors and windows. No mater what climate you live in,  every seasonal change affects your checkbook. Weatherstripping is likely a component […]

How Window Features Provide ROI for a Homeowner

How Window Features Provide ROI for a Homeowner woman looking out of windows at a field

Window replacements ultimately result in a number of returns for a homeowner, including improved insulation and exterior design. According to ENERGY STAR, one of the largest returns a homeowner can expect to see is improved energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR estimates that 25-30% of residential heating and cooling costs can be attributed to windows, and that replacing them will […]

Finding the Right Window Manufacturer for Your Home

Finding the Right Window Manufacturer for Your Home mother and daughter looking out window

Today, replacement windows can come in many shapes, sizes, materials, and styles.  With so many choices available to a homeowner, choosing the right window manufacturer goes a long way. Good window manufacturers pride themselves on offering custom solutions, quality products, impressive certifications, and excellent service. Here is everything you need to know about finding the […]

How to Clean and Maintain Residential Windows

How to Clean and Maintain Residential Windows technician cleaning the exterior of a window with a long device

Windows are a focal point for exterior design, energy efficiency, and even resale value.  That said, you want them to always look and perform their best.  One of the best ways to save dollars down the line is to properly clean and maintain your windows.  Ultimately, proper window maintenance can lengthen material lifespan, improve energy […]

What Do Structural, or Design Pressure, Ratings Mean?

What Do Structural, or Design Pressure, Ratings Mean?

What is Design Pressure, and how does it impact the windows or doors you are considering for your home? Let’s start with the definition of Design Pressure. According to AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association), WDMA (Window and Door Manufacturers Association), and the NAFS (North American Fenestration Standard), Design Pressure (DP) is a rating that identifies […]

What are Hurricane Windows or Impact Windows?

What are Hurricane Windows or Impact Windows? Hurricane Windows

Hurricane Windows or Impact Windows are a product that have become prevalent over the past 25 years. Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, municipalities led by Miami-Dade in South Florida, saw the need for stronger window systems. Studies showed that if you were able to keep the exterior envelope intake during the storms (hurricanes), […]