Storm-Ready Doors: What Features Make a Difference in Wind Zones
Living in a high wind zone requires special considerations to protect your home from the elements, and one crucial element of this defense is your entry
WINDOWS & DOORS FACTS & TIPS
Replacing Single-Pane Windows: What Homeowners Often Overlook
When homeowners ponder home improvement projects, replacing single-pane windows with more efficient options often rises to the top of the list. While the upgrade promises a
Maintaining Large Glass Windows and Doors: Tips to Extend Lifespan and Beauty
Large glass windows and doors can transform a space, allowing natural light to flood in and offering stunning views of the outside world. However, maintaining their
How Sliding Doors Transform Indoor and Outdoor Living Spaces
Sliding doors have gained immense popularity in modern architecture for their unique ability to connect indoor and outdoor environments seamlessly. These versatile structures offer a blend
The Psychology of Entryways: What Your Door Says About You
Our homes are an extension of ourselves, and the entrance to our homes—our exterior doors—serve as an initial impression to the outside world. Often unnoticed, exterior
The Surprising Ways Doors Create Privacy Without Closing Off Space
When it comes to home design, creating a sense of privacy without feeling boxed in can be a delicate balance. Doors, often seen merely as functional
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
