Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Windows

It's your home and your money. Understanding that window replacement is one of the top home improvement scams., #1 in home defects and class action lawsuits, we believe you should have all the information you need to make smart investment decisions. 

Here's a list of articles and links to websites that cover a wide array of topics relating to materials, performance and the window industry in general. We hope its helpful.

MUST READ articles before you buy windows.
Why Look At Composite Windows? (PDF)
Thinking About Triple-Pane Glass? (PDF)
WDMA Article

More important articles on windows and doors.
U.S. Dept. of Energy Report on Windows (PDF)
U.S. Dept. of Energy - Energy Savers Guide1 (PDF)
Canadian Research Council on Windows (PDF)
Rocky Mountain Institute on Energy Efficiency (PDF)
Window Frames (PDF)
This Old House - Building a Better Window (PDF)
Consumer Report Article on Windows (PDF)
Hiring the Right Contractor (PDF)
Energy Efficiency and Windows Technical Report 1 (PDF)
Energy Efficiency and Windows Technical Report 2 (PDF)
Window Ratings and Labeling Program (PDF)
Replacing Windows in a Historical District (PDF)
Brown University Study on Windows (PDF)
Journal of Light Construction Article on Vinyl Windows (PDF)
Real Estate Values and Window Replacement (PDF)
USA Today Article on The Five Top Home Improvement Projects (PDF)
Realtor Magazine Cost vs. Value Report on Windows (PDF)
Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report (PDF)

Valuable Links to Window Related Websites
EfficientWindows.org - Unbiased information on window technology.  Energystar.gov - Energy efficient products that can save you money.
NFRC.org - Measures and compares energy performance of windows, doors, and skylights.

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