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…either into or away from nearby windows. Wind moving along a wall creates…
…zone that pulls air out of the windows. The chimney effect occurs when cool air enters…
…rises, and exits through upstairs windows. This creates lower air pressure…

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…frame an addition, place a chimney, or add a room. Roof shapes…
…wing, or simply to open the roofline for a window. Dormers…
…dormers Pop up from the main roofline, like a small house with its…
…dormers Rise up from the roofline at the roof-to-wall junction…

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…new or wanting to replace inefficient windows with improved units have a lot of information…
…Follow a few simple steps to increase your windows' energy efficiency. 1. Look for…
…and certifies energy performance in all windows. Its label lists several performance…

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Choosing Custom Windows Custom windows can be sized to fit non-standard openings or match the home's historic style. There is more to replacing windows than choosing the glass and the frame. Existing openings may…

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Impact Resistant Windows Impact-resistant windows consist of impact-resistant glass surrounded by a heavy…
…breaching your home s outer envelope. Impact-resistant windows look like traditional glazing, but they are multi-layered…

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Impact-resistant windows come in all the traditional styles including…
…hung, sliding, patio, and picture windows. They can be tinted or ordered with…
…so that wind and water cannot enter. Windows are a key point of entry, so it is…

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…effectively shade east and west facing windows. The following are the percentages…
… The weak thermal characteristics of windows became a prime target for research and…
…available for application on existing windows. They are relatively easy to apply on…

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