Welcome to this fun Friday article. In today’s article we’ll cover some interesting info on Window Replacement.
Fact #1
Double hung windows have been found in American homes since the 1800’s and continue to be the most popular type of replacement windows in the U.S.
Fact #2
Before the arrival of glass windows, a “window” was essentially a hole in the wall. The Romans are credited as using the first glass windows, which used glass blowing techniques from ancient Egypt.
Fact #3
A window with no seals, poor weather stripping, drafty, and one that accumulates a lot of condensation between its panes is inefficient in energy efficiency.
Fact #4
It's important that a window replacement contractor be experienced and careful when working around the home’s windows. At Conservation Construction our experts have decades of experience with replacing and installing windows.
Fact #5. Skylights increase the natural light in your home by 30% more than vertical windows of the same size.
Fact #6
Different styles of windows offer different functions. Modern windows are available in various styles. These styles not only look different aesthetically, but they also function differently. For example, a slider window opens along a rolling track and can let in a significant amount of fresh air. On the other hand, a garden window offers the perfect spot to grow small plants or an herb garden.
Fact #7 Glass is infinitely recyclable; it can be re-used repeatedly. It takes more than 1 million years for glass to decompose.
Fact #8 Grids or muntins: These are the pieces of framing that separate a larger window into smaller panes. In older windows, large panes of glass were quite expensive, so muntins let smaller panes fill a larger space.
Fact #9 Windows make up approximately 15% of an average home’s wall space.
Fact #10 A window’s R-value measures its resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more efficient the window. The windows we sell at Conservation Construction of Dallas have an extremely high R-Value so you get top notch energy efficiency.
Final Thoughts
We hope you’ve enjoyed this interesting information about home windows. If you are in need of a free quote for home windows please visit our website here. Comment below with any information you think we might have missed. Thanks for reading and we will see you next week for another article.
