Poor Window Maintenance Increases Cost

Yes new energy efficient windows are a good way to save on energy costs, but it doesn’t stop there. Maintaining these windows is almost equally important in factoring their efficiency. According to FacilitiesNet, When properly maintained, windows can be expected...

Window Terminology

Buying windows is hard enough. Understanding all the window jargon that comes with shopping for windows is even more confusing. Here is some window terminology and definitions, courtesy of  the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, to help you make the right...

How to Decide When You Should Replace Your Windows

Replacing your windows can be a costly and time-consuming ordeal, so before you decide to go through with it, here is a checklist to help you to decide when is the right time, courtesy of FacilitiesNet. 1. Is the existing window system structurally adequate and does...

What to Know About Window Security Film

Not all window films do the same thing and not all films are effective for your windows’ needs. The main reason for window security film, according to FacilitiesNet.com, is to prevent shards of glass from injuring people if a window breaks. Security film...

Window Construction Terms

Do you feel like you’re reading Latin when you are researching window construction and window repair?  Here are some basic terms and definitions courtesy of eHow. Rough Opening The term rough opening refers to the hole in the wall into which the window will be...