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Great Spring Project: Window Replacement

Monday, March 5th, 2012 Posted in Energy-Saving Tips, Spring, Windows & Doors | No Comments »

[caption id="attachment_4218" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo: © 2012 Parrish Construction- Boulder, CO (303-444-0033). All Rights Reserved."][/caption] The snow is melting and spring is around the corner. This is a good time to assess your home and plan for improvements. A great project ...

3/3 Window Wonderland FAQ: What type of window frame is better: wood, metal, fiberglass or vinyl?

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 Posted in FAQ, Home maintenance, Materials- Construction, Money-Saving Tips, Windows & Doors | No Comments »

A: Window frames come in metal, wood, vinyl and fiberglass. Wood is pretty, but needs refinishing and will eventually need replacing. Vinyl is inexpensive, needs almost no maintenance, but can have problems such as changing shape in hot climates. A ...

2/3 Window Wonderland FAQ: I’m selecting new windows for my home, but I’m confused by all the acronyms–for what appear to be rating systems. Can you help me sort out all the ‘E’s and ‘U’s?

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 Posted in Construction Terms, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQ, Green Building Topics, Heating/Cooling, Insulation, Materials- Construction, Summer, Windows & Doors, Winter | No Comments »

A: Energy Star Acronym Guide for Windows, Doors and Skylights. In the EnergyStar standards set by the DOE and EPA for windows, doors and skylights, requirements change with the latitude. In the northern areas of the U.S., energy concerns are to ...

1/3 Window Wonderland FAQ: I want to save energy in my home by purchasing new windows. Generally, what sort of things should I consider regarding energy efficiency?

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Posted in Energy-Saving Tips, FAQ, Green Building Topics, Heating/Cooling, Materials- Construction, Summer, Windows & Doors, Winter | No Comments »

A: The salesman says the windows he’s selling are energy efficient. Probably true, but the question you should be asking is: are they the right kind of energy efficiency for the climate where you live and your particular home and ...

Your “Winter’s Coming” Checklist

Thursday, September 15th, 2011 Posted in Advice to Clients, Disaster-Fire, DIY Home Improvements, Freezing Temp. Problems, Frozen Pipes, Handyman/Small Jobs, Heating/Cooling, Home maintenance, Insulation, Money-Saving Tips, Plumbing, Safety Hazards, Seasonal Considerations, Timely Home Upgrades, Waterproofing, Windows & Doors, Winter | No Comments »

Conserve and Protect: that’s what winterizing is about.  Homes can take a beating in our cold Colorado winters, and so can your heating bill. After some education and practice, winterizing will become as natural a rhythm to a homeowner as is flying south ...

Q—On the coldest days, some of the rooms in my house are cold, while others are warm. We have a forced-air system. Is there anything we can do?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in FAQ, Heating/Cooling, Insulation, Ventilation, Windows & Doors, Winter | No Comments »

A—There are several things you can try. Many older homes have inadequate cold-air returns. A furnace can’t force air into a room unless there is a way for the same amount of air to exit the room. In large, open ...

Q—We installed a new front door last summer, and it has warped so much it won’t close properly—more than an inch. What went wrong?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in Exterior Remodeling, FAQ, Money-Saving Tips, Paint, Spring, Timely Home Upgrades, Waterproofing, Windows & Doors | No Comments »

A—Wood will warp when one side dries out more than the other, or if the finish on one side shrinks more than the other side. As wood dries, it shrinks, and expands again as it absorbs moisture. Door manufacturers recommend ...

Q—Can you please describe the difference between a “simulated divided-light” window and a “true divided-light” window?

Saturday, February 6th, 2010 Posted in Energy-Saving Tips, FAQ, Green Building Topics, Interior Design, Lighting, Materials- Construction, Money-Saving Tips, Windows & Doors | No Comments »

A—“True divided-light” or “authentic divided-light” are labels used by manufacturers to describe their modern version of the window which was the standard at the turn of the century, but with modern innovations such as “Low-E” coatings, and insulated glass. These ...