Familiarity with window terminology will assist you in buying the right type of window for your home. As windows generally last 20-25 years, new windows are not a frequent purchase item for homeowners. New technologies and performance standards have changed significantly over the past 20 years. Terminology commonly used in the window industry is presented in this fact sheet. Components of a window Windows consist of the following components: (see figure 1) ? frame ? sill ? head ? nailing Read More...
Posts Tagged ‘Energy Efficiency’
Energy upgrade: An ideal way to remodel your home
July 23rd, 2011With energy upgrade, home owners can not only improve the look of their dwellings but also make their homes energy efficient and environment friendly. Most of the times home owners consider that upgrading their homes for energy mean white washing, tiling and repairing the walls, floor and fixtures. But in reality the energy improvement stands for making your home bright and airy. A majority of residential buildings require up-gradation because they are built with privacy in mind and not on Read More...
Dishwashers Save Time And Money
May 25th, 2010Dishwashers can save time, money and energy if used in the correct way and even use up to three quarters less water than washing up by hand. The main focus of dishwashers today, is energy efficiency. Bosch claims that hand washing uses approximately 26,400 litres of water per year while dishwashers use only 2,640 litres a year. Using a dishwasher could use only 2% of a households water usage compared to 10% of hand washing. If every household in the UK was to use a dishwasher we could save Read More...
What You Need To Know About Replacing Double-Hung Windows
April 16th, 2010Many people decide to replace their existing windows when they no longer work or if they have become badly worn-out. Wallside, Inc., one of the largest and longest established retailer/manufacturer of windows in a single geographic market in the United States, cautions against replacing the original windows without an expert installer. This can lead to poor installation, improper sealing or even irreparable window damage. Deteriorating or improperly installed windows can cost you thousands of Read More...
