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LowE: What It Is, and Why You Want It In Your Windows
What in the world is Low-E? A window is a window, right? Remember, you’re talking to people who live and breathe windows. Back in the “good ol’ days” a window was just a hole cut in the side of the house, or filled with the luxurious hand-blown glass pane that was often blurry or warped.…
Read MoreAre You Paying More For the Exact Same Thing?
You deserve to know the truth about what you are buying. Did you know that most contractors receive their products from the same manufacturing companies, yet the cost can vary with hundreds of dollars of difference between pricing for the exact same product? You can count on Care Contracting to be 100% up front and…
Read More5 Costliest Mistakes in Home Improvement Projects
Buying materials for your home isn’t always self-explanatory. We see people make quick decisions because they’re overly focused on prices or features, but in reality, there are a lot of factors to consider before making an investment. Today we are going to focus on 5 costly mistakes people make when doing a home improvement project…
Read MoreArgon Gas in Replacement Windows
Welcome to the first word in our new series, Words for Window Nerds! Here at Best Window Co. we’ve taken it upon ourselves to compile a list of the key words that anyone purchasing replacement windows would need to know. Today, we will be talking about Argon Gas. You might remember it from the periodic…
Read MoreBlock and tackle balance system
A balance system holds the sash in place in any position. The block and tackle balance is a type of balance that uses both a block and tackle (a pulley system with a high-density nylon pulley and a moveable block) and a heavy duty spring within a rigid channel to counterbalance the weight of the…
Read MoreButyl
Butyl is a synthetic rubber that is frequently used in the production of windows to seal the glass to the spacer. Butyl is highly impermeable to gases, creating an airtight and watertight unit. It is the most effective rubber for preventing gas transfer. It also ages very well, resisting degradation from chemicals, weather, and oxidation.
Read MoreFenestration Window Placement
Fenestration is the placement and design of windows and other openings along a building’s wall. This can include the arrangement, size, proportioning, and construction of openings such as windows, skylights, and doors. The proper placement of windows greatly affects the ventilation and lighting within the building, as well as the attractiveness of the building’s exterior.
Read MoreFixed Lite
A fixed lite, also called a fixed sash, is a fixed and non-operative window—it cannot be opened. Fixed lites are useful in places where extra light is required without extra ventilation. They are also frequently used in conjunction with other windows to add more natural light or create a visually appealing window display. Fixed lites…
Read MoreFusion-welded
Fusion welding joins two materials into one unit by heating them past their melting point(s) with temperatures usually over 500°F. This creates a more secure bond than mechanically joining two pieces together using screws, adhesives, or other means of attachment. Mechanically bonded materials develop gaps, leaving room for water and air leakage and compromising the…
Read MoreGlazing Bead
A glazing bead is a strip of trim (often vinyl or wood) that runs along the inside of a window frame and secures the glass to the sash. It covers the gap between the edge of the glass and the sash and improves the appearance of the window.
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