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What Are Vinyl Clad Wood Windows? -Vinyl Clad Windows VS Aluminum Clad Windows

  Source n current window market, there are vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass and wood windows. By vinyl windows, it means window material is made of vinyl. Besides a single material, there are new windows pattern with two materials combination. Vinyl clad wood windows and aluminum clad windows are general types of them. What are their advantages when compare with single materials? Wood Windows Wood window has always been the preferred choice for windows, its natural grain and a sense of comfort to a home is beyond comparison of any other materials. Wood window’s low thermal conductivity, great strength to weight ratio and energy efficiency is the main reason that stands for good window materials. Wood window is time-lasted and has added values for years to come. But wood window requires regular maintenance and can be susceptible to pests. Which might be the main weak points of wood window. Vinyl Clad Wood Windows Vinyl window is the most affordable window type. It’s energy ...
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Are Fixed Windows Cheaper Than Casement? -Fixed Windows VS Operable Windows

  Source Windows play an important part in our house decoration. They connect the inside and outside of the houses. Selecting window types for a home is never an easy work. What window types is good for my home in a long term? Are fixed window cheaper than casement? The Types Of Windows Windows can be classified according to their frame materials and the way of opening. Frame materials can be vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass and wood, etc. Assumed in the same window material, widows can be divided into fixed windows and operable windows according to the way they open. Fixed Windows & Their Applications Fixed windows, also known as picture windows, are windows that cannot open. Fixed windows can be used independently or window combination in a large opening. They don’t require any hardware. They don’t even require a screen. Glass and frame are main components and they have good sealing on four sides, thus fixed windows are maintenance-free and have good air tightness, wate...
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Are Triple Pane Windows worth it? -Do I Need Triple Glazing For My Windows?

  Source After selecting your window materials, the next thing is to decide glazing options. Glass in a window frame is called glazing. Glazing could be in single pane, double and triple pane according to the amount of glazing in the insulating glass. Double pane is usually the standard option of many windows and doors. But you might be interested in knowing are triple pane windows worth it? Do I need triple pane for my windows? How Does Glazing Options Influence Window Performance? Glazing plays an important role of window performance. It’s measured by U factor. The lower the U factor is, the better the performance. Most of the heat loss is through the glazing. Single pane was used in the old time. Now most of windows have two panes. Many manufacturers recommend double pane as standard glazing options. Double glazing helps improve energy efficiency and sound reduction. Triple pane is good for very cold areas and noisy location. Triple pane performs better in condensatio...
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Are Bay& Bow Windows More Expensive？—Are Bay & Bow Worth The Cost?

  Source Bay & bow windows provide more light and interior space to a room. The space it creates could be for mini bookshelves or potted plants if you like. Bay & bow windows make the room look more stylish and offer homeowners more choices of design. But you might want to ask if bay & bow windows are more expensive? Are bay & bow worth the cost? Keep reading to find out your answers at ESWDA windows. What Is Bay & Bow Window? Bay & bow windows includes bay windows and bow windows. A bay window is also named an oriel window. A bay window usually has three windows in a same-angled opening, generally bigger fixed sash in the middle and smaller operable sashes at two sides. The inside angles are usually 15, 30, 45 degrees. A bow window usually have four or more windows. A bow window is also named compass window. Bow windows are closer to a shape of semi-circle than bay windows. Each sash of the bow window is usually the equal sizes. The inside angle...
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What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Casement Windows? The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Casement Windows

  Orignal Casement windows are popular in modern buildings. They have many advantages, which is one of the main reason why homeowners like them so much. But they also have some disadvantages. In this passage, ESWDA will help you with the advantages and disadvantages of casement window. The Types Of Casement Windows In the past time, casement windows are held open with a casement stay. Modern casement are opened by friction stay with a crank or handle to control. Modern casement are cataloged in three main types: American casement windows, Germany style casement window, and French windows. American casement windows is a window type with one sash open outward horizontally. It usually swings opens like a door and up to 90 degrees with a foldable crank rotated. Germany style casement window, all known as tilt turn window. It’s an advance window with dual functions that swing open inward up to 180 degrees like a door and top opening about 15 cm width like a hopper. This windo...
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What Are The Names Of Different Parts of Windows? -Names Of Window Parts

  Source As you are going to buy windows, many manufacturers are telling you how each part functions for the overall performance of the windows. The thing is, you need to know what part of window they are talking about when they say a window term like sill, glazing, etc. A window is made of frame. Sash, sealing and hardware. Let’s get started to know some general parts of them. Frame A window frame is the perimeter part of the entire windows. It could be made from vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum and wood. A frame is usually in a shape of triangle or rectangle, with each part has its separate name. A frame includes the head, the side jamb and sill. Head: The head is the upper horizontal part of the window frame. Side Jambs: Side jambs are those two vertical bars at two sides of window frame. Sill: Sill is the bottom part of the frame, where you can place your plants. Sash A sash is the part that holds the glass and swings open to allow ventilation in a window. There are some wi...
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How Do I Make My Home Burglar Proof? -Some Inexpensive Tips To Make A Safe Home

  Source After we install our windows and doors, the entire home decoration is about to finish. However, a frequently-asked question is: how do I make my house burglar proof? If you don’t mind installing some advance techniques like smart locks or smart remote control system, that will definitely make a home safer. But noted that it’s not going to be cheap. What are some inexpensive way to make a safe home? There you go. Tip 1 : Make sure your windows and doors are lock with multi-point locking mechanism. In the current window market, there is single-point lock and multi-point lock. The differences are if they have one or a few locking points. Multi-point locks are at least three times safer than single point lock. Some popular hardware brands are ROTO or SIEGENIA(www.siegenia.com) from Germany, SOBINCO (www.sobinco.com) from Europe. If you have no idea about window hardware, contact us ESWDA window experts is a good choice. Tip 2: Make Sure Your Valuables Beyond The Sig...
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