Unlocking the Potential of Custom Closets With Stylish Doors
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WINDOWS & DOORS FACTS & TIPS
How to Match Your Windows and Doors for a Cohesive Home Aesthetic
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How to Incorporate Casing and Molding into Your Home’s Modern Look
Modern home design often emphasizes clean lines, simplicity, and functional elegance. However, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice classic architectural elements like casing and molding.
Choosing the Best Types of Windows for Your Budget
When it comes to home improvement, upgrading your windows—whether vinyl, wood, aluminum, or fiberglass—can enhance both the aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency of your home. New
How to Choose the Most Energy-Efficient Window Materials
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Are Sliding Doors Energy Efficient?
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Solar Energy – Energy released by the sun from 3 distinct regions of the solar light spectrum
- UV rays 3%
- Visible Light 45%
- Near Infrared (NIR) 52% (where the heat we experience comes from)
Fading Transmission
- How much fading potential comes through a window
- Light in the spectral region from 300 to 700 nanometers
- The lower the Fading Transmission number the better the glass is for reducing fading potential for carpets and furniture
Visible Light Transmittance (VLT)
- How much light passes through a window
- This is the visible light that we see
- Near Infrared (NIR) 52% (where the heat we experience comes from)
U-Value or U-Factor
- How much heat transfers through a window
- The lower the U-Value, the slower the rate of heat flow, thereby better insulation performance
WINDOWS & DOORS FACTS & TIPS
A bedroom without an exterior door will require an EGRESS complaint window *All 4 criteria are required to pass EGRESS
STEP 1
20” minimum width.
(net clear opening)
STEP 2
24” minimum height.
(net clear opening)
STEP 3
Minimum Total
5.7 sqft. vent space.
(net clear opening)
STEP 4
Maximum 44” sill height off finish floor.
General Window Anatomy
