Archive for August 15th, 2007
However, that’s not always the case, as one reader made clear to me. “I’m very comfortable with how my home looks,” this reader wrote. “I’ve worked hard to create a warm, inviting exterior and a dynamic, unique interior.
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Founded in 1903 in Hudson, Wisconsin by a Dane called Hans Andersen; the Andersen Corporation finds itself in the pre-eminent position of international wood window manufacturing today. With over five million wood windows and doors being manufactured annually, Andersen Windows famous AW logo is probably the most recognized in the industry.
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Marvin Windows and Doors are today the biggest in the world at what they do, and what they do is the manufacture of made-to-order windows and doors from wood. That doesn’t mean they’re anywhere near the world’s largest window manufacturer, but Marvin Windows honestly believe that the standard of materials and superb craftsmanship that they can call upon makes a Marvin window one of best windows around.
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I have come to the conclusion that there is a lot of window and door replacement going on that is entirely unnecessary, unless it is for the sake of improving a home’s appearance. Window and door replacement, unless you have a lot of them in your home, does little for energy savings.
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Some of our 20-year-old double-pane windows have developed condensation between the panes of glass. We are looking to replace these windows. One window from a European manufacturer has a lifetime warranty; so does another window that is made locally.
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First, there is the U-Factor. This number represents the rate that heat escapes through the window. Therefore, the lower the U-Factor, the better the window. Most vinyl replacement windows with standard, dual pane glass, have a U-Factor around.
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