Useful Information
Here are several articles from R&A Magazine that you will find useful.
Where do I get independent window information?
The Energy Star ratings program by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) allows you to compare window products and determine which window offers the best performance and value.
The “U” rating is required to be independently tested for any company that wants to be Energy Star approved.
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How do I choose a window and window company and feel comfortable that I selected wisely?
A good place to start is by looking at the company. Being a local company offers customers enormous advantages. If you need any type of after sales service do you think it would be better handled by a company that is within a short drive from your home or one that has several hours drive? A local showroom with full-size products and knowledgeable staff to help you is agreat start.
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I know there is a tax rebate available for qualifying windows, but does the rebate also apply to a new entry door? Is there such a thing as an attractive security entry door? What do I need to look out for? Is a door a door?
Yes, you can get a tax credit of up to $1,500 on both entry doors as well as patio doors. However, entry and patio doors will only qualify if they meet the 30/30 rule.
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40% of US Homeowners live in a home that contains lead paint!
Are you constantly looking for new ways to keep your family safe? Going green, saving on energy costs and eliminating contaminants are just several ways families can provide the best living space for their loved ones.Lead poisoning has been a major concern in America for decades. 40% of homeowners in the United States live in a home that contains lead paint.
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Lead and your Health!
Lead is especially dangerous to children under six years of age. Lead can affect children’s brains and developing nervous systems, causing: Reduced IQ and learning disabilities. Behavior problems.
Even children who appear healthy can have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies.Lead is also harmful to adults. In adults, low levels of lead can pose many dangers.
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When is a "Lifetime Warranty" not a Lifetime Warranty?
I’m amazed to hear about the number of homeowners who are experiencing window problems even though they just bought “Lifetime Warranty” windows. What’s even more amazing is that, in many cases, it costs the homeowners to have them fixed. If Lifetime is LIFETIME, why do they have to pay?
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