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When it’s time to consider replacing your older, less-efficient windows, take a little time to research the energy-saving benefits of better-quality replacement windows. Extra benefits of energy-efficient replacement windows give you energy savings over time. This will help reduce energy costs and, in essence, help with the overall cost of your new replacement windows.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
Read MoreEarth’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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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…
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As part of window construction, muntins and mullions are used for different purposes. Muntins Muntin is an age-old term used to describe spacing inside windows, doors and other building structures such as interior paneling and exterior siding. The term is even used in the design of furniture. Today we mostly refer to muntins in…
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