Key Takeaways Energy-efficient windows can help reduce summer heat gain, allowing your cooling system to work more efficiently during hot weather. Older windows with outdated glass, air leaks, and poor insulation may increase cooling costs by allowing unwanted heat into your property. Features such as Low-E glass, insulated frames, and multi-pane glass designs can improve indoor comfort and temperature control. …
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How Can Marvin ULTIMATE Specialty Shape Windows Preserve Historic Building Character?
How Can Marvin ULTIMATE Specialty Shape Windows Preserve Historic Building Character? Key Takeaways Marvin® ULTIMATE Specialty Shape Windows are custom built to fit the distinctive architectural openings commonly found in historic buildings. You can preserve a historic building’s original architectural character while upgrading to modern energy-efficient window technology. Custom shapes, authentic divided lites, premium wood interiors, and extensive finish options …
Read MoreWhy Are Energy-Efficient Windows Important for Cooling Costs?
Key Takeaways Energy-efficient windows help keep unwanted heat outside, making it easier to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Better window performance can reduce the strain on your air conditioning system and help lower energy bills. Features like Low-E glass, multiple panes, and insulated frames improve energy efficiency year-round. Heat gain and heat loss through windows account for approximately 25%–30% of …
Read MoreHow Can Summer Window Maintenance Keep Your Home Cool and Energy Efficient?
Key Takeaways Well-maintained windows can help keep your home cooler by reducing heat gain and preventing conditioned air from escaping. Checking for air leaks, damaged weatherstripping, and worn seals can improve energy efficiency and lower cooling costs. Cleaning window tracks and screens helps windows operate properly and supports better airflow throughout your home. Managing direct sunlight with blinds, shades, or …
Read MoreThe Anatomy of an Energy-Efficient Window
A window not only brings in sunlight; much like a new entry door installation, it also improves the energy efficiency for your home. This is why it’s important to invest in energy-efficient windows. They can help reduce your energy expenses by maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. Here we discuss the components that contribute to your window’s energy efficiency. The Glass The …
Read MoreThinking About a Kitchen Remodeling Project?
With the holidays just around the corner (hard to believe – given the fact I am writing this with the temperature in the 90s), if you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen and want it done by the holidays, the time to start is now. There are dozens of things you should consider PRIOR to even beginning the demolition. But …
Read MoreThink Big Box for the Holiday
As we head into the holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about boxes. And when Forde Windows and Remodeling thinks about boxes, bigger is always better. So for this holiday, how about unwrapping a 16 by eight foot box truck, outfitted as a mobile workshop? This past year, the Forde Windows team unveiled the mobile workshop as a way …
Read MoreCanning Your Incandescent Bulbs
Winter is here. It’s cold, and you want to stay warm. So you reach to the thermostat and crank it up. But as the temperature continues to plummet, your heating bills are soaring. With energy costs on everyone’s mind, it is time to reconsider your approach to being energy efficient. Here is your light bulb moment. As of January 1, …
Read MoreForde Windows and Remodeling, Inc.: Home Improvement Experts
At Forde Windows and Remodeling, Inc., we do more than just replace and install windows. We are experts at doing home improvement and our services are geared to improving your home not just in value, but energy efficiency and utility too. In this post, you’ll learn why we’re the home improvement experts you should turn to for your next remodeling …
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