EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS
A New Look!
Before you go shopping for the “right” windows, Doors, Siding or other exterior products, it pays to do your homework.
Decide why you want the new product; learn what features to look for in the different products, and how the right one can save you money as well as add value to your home.
Do I need Energy-Efficient Windows and/or Doors?
Energy efficient products may help minimize energy bills and maximize indoor comfort. For example windows and patio doors with double and triple-pane glass can offer important benefits: indoor temperatures stay more comfortable and outdoor noise is reduced.
Today, all windows, patio doors and entry doors receive energy-efficiency ratings.
Look for a high R-value and a low U-value to signify an energy-efficient product. The R-value measures how resistant a product is to heat flow, so the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating performance. The U-value measures the actual transfer of heat through a window or door frame and glass, so a lower U-value means the product is insulating more efficiently.
Before you go shopping for the “right” windows, Doors, Siding or other exterior products, it pays to do your homework.
Decide why you want the new product; learn what features to look for in the different products, and how the right one can save you money as well as add value to your home.
Do I need Energy-Efficient Windows and/or Doors?
Energy efficient products may help minimize energy bills and maximize indoor comfort. For example windows and patio doors with double and triple-pane glass can offer important benefits: indoor temperatures stay more comfortable and outdoor noise is reduced.
Today, all windows, patio doors and entry doors receive energy-efficiency ratings.
Look for a high R-value and a low U-value to signify an energy-efficient product. The R-value measures how resistant a product is to heat flow, so the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating performance. The U-value measures the actual transfer of heat through a window or door frame and glass, so a lower U-value means the product is insulating more efficiently.
