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"Choosing windows"

Choosing windows / Discussions

What window frame material is best in the long run?

...windows with double pane windows. I live in Sacramento, Ca where summer temperatures exceed 115 degrees Farinhight, and winters freeze. Choosing the right windo...

Posted by Charles Schumaker March 12, 2025 Windows and doors 1 response

How do you know when to replace old windows?

...windows are fogged between the panes.  I don't know if I need replacement complete windows, or if I should try to just replace the glass in the problem windows....

Posted by Dawn Thomason March 22, 2022 Windows and doors 1 response

How do I get a free energy audit?

...windows?  They need to be pretty bad to justify the cost of replacing all the windows in a home, I would suggest you take a look at this page here first about w...

Posted by Rick Bittman May 27, 2021 How to Find Qualified Green Building Professionals 1 response

What is the best way to seal around windows?

...windows and door on the outside. Now I'm wondering if there is any insulation around any of the  windows and doors that were all installed about ten years ago. ...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Oct. 8, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

How do you calculate window height and location for passive solar heating?

...windows) - then what is furthest point the sun will reach to into the home ? What is the calculation here? Memories of high school maths isn't helping me here. ...

Posted by Daniel Gardener Sept. 12, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 response

If a passive house is designed well is it worth the extra cost for Low E window coatings?

...windows are appropriately facing south and the entire design is sound with thermal mass and good overhangs would double or triple glaze Argon filled windows be ...

Posted by Joe Van Kuren June 7, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 response

What is the best way to frame window openings when adding exterior insulation?

...windows yet? We have a page on how to choose the best windows and what to look for in window performance. Choosing triple pane windows instead of double pane wi...

Posted by Anwas Qwelten May 30, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

What windows should you use when trying to build a Passive House?

...windows and NZP, both are available in Quebec, both manufacture high quality triple pane windows.  And we already have exactly the page you need, have a read he...

Posted by Raoul Lions Jan. 25, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

How do you replace windows in a double stud wall house?

...windows by the builder? If we install triple pane windows, do I still need to install  double windows for each opening to retain the envelope? I am looking for ...

Posted by Sasha June 25, 2018 Windows and doors 3 responses

How do you know when its time to replace windows?

...choosing new windows, replacing or repairing windows, and one on proper window installation if you do end up having to replace them.

Posted by Ted Dec. 11, 2017 Windows and doors 1 response

Is it worth investing in triple-pane windows?

...windows, but the short story is as follows: Triple pane windows from our research will usually pay for themselves in the long run, as will gas filled windows. T...

Posted by K.P. July 8, 2017 Windows and doors 2 responses

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