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Advantages of Replacement Windows

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / June 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Advantages of Replacement Windows

Learn the advantages of replacement windows from a reputable dealer. Home improvement products cover a wide range of materials available to homeowners. When it comes time to replace older, less-efficient windows, look for more energy-efficient products such as those carrying the ENERGY STAR label. Energy savings Replacement windows can add a great deal of value…

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Vinyl Board and Batten Siding Popular Today

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / June 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Vinyl Board and Batten Siding Popular Today

There are many advantages to choosing replacement siding made of vinyl. For one thing, vinyl products offer great versatility in architectural designs. From board and batten to shakes and everything in between, you can count on today’s vinyl replacement siding products for durability. Interestingly, vinyl board and batten siding is very popular today. Beauty and…

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Condensation In Windows and Doors

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / March 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Condensation In Windows and Doors

Replacement windows and doors add new levels of comfort in your home. Whether it’s winter cold or summer heat, upgrading to new windows and doors will make a difference in utility costs over time. Additionally, replacement windows and doors will greatly enhance the warmth of winter and the cool of summer inside your home. Condensation…

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US Department of Energy Guide

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / January 4, 2023 / Comments Off on US Department of Energy Guide

The project of lowering energy costs can be a daunting task to undertake. Homeowners need to consider cost, of course, in any home improvement job. Replacement windows are a great way to begin, but homeowners need to first consider spending some of the costs involved on sealing unwanted air infiltration in the house as a…

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Winter is a great time to replace old siding

Winter is a Great Time for Replacing Old Siding – Today’s Vinyl

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / December 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Winter is a Great Time for Replacing Old Siding – Today’s Vinyl

Is it time to think about choosing an appealing style and color of replacement siding for your home? Late fall, winter and into the spring are wonderful times to consider changing out the old, drab or damaged siding that you may have lived with for many years. A Great Time for Replacing Old Siding with…

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Low-Income Home Repair Loans and Grants in Arkansas

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / October 11, 2022 / Comments Off on Low-Income Home Repair Loans and Grants in Arkansas

For information on low-income home repair loans and grants in Arkansas, contact Rural Development in your county. As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development offers home repair loans and grants to single-family low-income homeowners. Governed by the Housing Act of 1949, the Section 504 Home Repair Program issues loans to qualifying homeowners.…

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The Little House in the Mountains

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on The Little House in the Mountains

We recently took a call from a customer in need of new windows for his home. When we arrived to give the gentleman an estimate, we found he was not able to afford much in the way of improving the quality of his windows. One window in particular was in very sad shape, allowing the…

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Argon Gas in Windows

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / July 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Argon Gas in Windows

Earth’s atmosphere is comprised of 0.9% Argon. One of the inert or Noble gases, Argon is colorless, odorless and non-flammable. Denser than air, Argon added to a double pane window unit greatly improves the insulating capability. Moreover, the addition of Argon with Low E coatings brings the temperature of the glass closer to room temperature. America’s…

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Low E Window Facts

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / July 1, 2022 / Comments Off on Low E Window Facts

Insulated Glass Unit Low E window facts start with an insulated glass unit (IGU). The glass surface of a window acts chiefly to absorb heat energy or shift that energy away in the form of moving air. Low E (low emissivity) coating applied to the glass surface helps to reduce the penetration of infrared and…

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U-Value and SHGC Window Ratings

By America's Best Choice Siding and Windows / June 20, 2022 / Comments Off on U-Value and SHGC Window Ratings

Window Ratings U-Value and SHGC In 1989 the National Fenestration Rating Council was developed to standardize ratings for windows. Energy-efficiency ratings for windows can be found by looking at the U-value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). Ask your retailer or window manufacturer for these ratings before you purchase to make sure you are buying…

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