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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…
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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…
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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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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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…
Read MoreFor long-term durability, Hardie siding is a great choice. Fiber cement products from James Hardie are manufactured to be resistant to hail damage as well as being fire-resistant. Check with your insurer to see if you can lower your homeowner’s insurance rates with new Hardie siding installed on your home. Fiber Cement Durability Over time,…
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