Doors & Windows
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Making good choices about your windows and doors can greatly improve your home’s operating costs, comfort, and appeal.
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Resources
The Effects of Energy Efficiency Treatments on Historic Windows. L. Kinney and A. Ellsworth, Center for Resource Conservation
Efficient Windows Collaborative
Tips for Daylighting with Windows, Section 5, “Shading Strategy.” Jennifer O’Connor et al., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1997
“Windows and Window Treatments.” L. Kinney, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, 2004
“Windows, Doors & Skylights” (DOE/EERE)
Discussion Forum
Should You Replace Those Old Windows? 1 Reply
Sometimes there are compelling reasons not to replace old windows. Some old windows are beautiful, thoroughly appreciated, and repairable. Some are in historic homes, where the local ordinances…Continue
Started by Home Energy Saver. Last reply by Bill Gartner Sep 2, 2016.
Use a Compass to Choose Your Windows
For the greatest energy efficiency, you need different window glazing on each side of your house. West-facing windows are generally susceptible to heat and glare from low afternoon sun; east-facing…Continue
Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 18, 2013.
Do Today/Do Later
Window and door projects you can do today:Add shading to windows that get excessive solar heat.Add weather strip to doors if what’s there now is inadequate.Find out in which direction your windows…Continue
Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 11, 2013.
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Discussion Forum
Should You Replace Those Old Windows? 1 Reply
Started by Home Energy Saver. Last reply by Bill Gartner Sep 2, 2016.
Use a Compass to Choose Your Windows
Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 18, 2013.
Do Today/Do Later
Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 11, 2013.
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