"Windows"

Windows / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Air and vapour barriers

Which is the best caulk or sealant for caulking windows and bathrooms etc?

...windows in some of our previous green home projects and found not only was specialized joint tape cleaner, but it did a better job at air sealing. Watch our DIY how to install windows properly video to see more. What is caulking best for? As a general rule, exterior caulking prevents moisture penetration, while interi...

Windows and doors

Suspended-film insulating glass windows - A definitive guide for these high-performance windows

...windows can get a little pricey too. But don’t get us wrong here, better-quality high-performance windows are very much worth the money. Windows are the weakest performing point in a building envelope (one would hope at least), so that’s why we used triple-glazed argon-filled passive house performance windows when we b...

Windows and doors

Product feature: window film treatment to reflect heat and lower air conditioning bills

...windows. In Reality, rarely does the cost of window replacement purely for saving money actually translate into more money in your pocket, as the cost of purchasing and installing windows usually far exceeds the added energy savings. Read more here about when to replace windows and when to repair them. Windows are, wit...

Walls and Roofs

Condensation on windows is a pain but is it a problem & how to stop it?

...windows, and the best way to keep on top of condensation around windows is to be on the lookout for any damage to the sealant around the window frame as this can allow water in – to learn how to fit and seal windows properly, see here. Also, if there is some condensation, try to wipe down windows and window sills prom...

Windows and doors

Our top tips for buying high-performance windows

...windows on the market. Read more about high performance suspended film windows here. How to install windows properly: Proper installation is the key to long window life and high performance. Buying the best windows in the world will be a waste of money if you install them poorly. Windows should be installed airtight ...

Efficient home design

Insulation in green home building, a balanced approach to putting it where it does the most good

...windows, they become the weak link in the chain and you can effectively undo all your own efforts to reduce heat loss. So in the case of a super-insulated wall with cheap windows, the loss of thermal performance of that entire wall section (windows included) may have been a more expensive option than reducing the insul...

Windows and doors

Are skylights an asset or a liability?

...windows and doors correctly Which window frame is best, wood, aluminum or PVC / vinyl? Learn when to repair windows and when to replace them Learn all about the benefits of signing up for a free Ecohome Network Membership. Members get great Discounts - sign up today...

Windows and doors

How to install windows

...windows on the south side you can gain more heat in the daytime than they will lose at night. For how to choose the best windows for your house, see here. The Demo House has triple-glazed argon-filled wood frame windows from Quebec high performance window manufacturer Elite. Windows on the north, east and west have bee...

Windows and doors

Choosing windows - which window frame? wood v aluminum v vinyl

...windows (the ones that open) can work in several ways. Casement and awning windows wind open with a hand crank, sliders slide open sidesways, single and double hung windows open by sliding vertically. Single hung windows only slide up from the bottom, double hung means both sashes move, allowing you to slide them to th...