How to Prepare for a Window Installation Service
Installing new windows can transform your home, improving aesthetics, energy efficiency, and comfort. It’s essential to prepare adequately for a window installation service to ensure a
WINDOWS & DOORS FACTS & TIPS
The Benefits of Sliding Doors
The type of doors you choose can significantly influence both the style and functionality of your home. Sliding doors have become a preferred option for homeowners
What Kind of Doors Are Best for Patios?
When designing or renovating a patio, selecting the right doors for a patio is a crucial decision. These doors not only connect indoor and outdoor spaces
Choosing the Perfect Interior Door Style to Match Your Home’s Aesthetic
When it comes to home design, every detail counts, and interior doors are no exception. Often overlooked, these doors play a crucial role in defining the
Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Patio Door This Year
As homeowners, we’re always looking for ways to enhance our living spaces. One often-overlooked improvement is upgrading to a new patio door. More than just a
How Window Placement Affects Home Comfort and Aesthetics
When designing a home, window placement is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. Properly positioned windows can transform
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
