Window
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What Do Windows Do?
Windows have a great many functions—and a few quirks
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What Windows Should I Buy?
Designers and builders talk about their favorite window brands
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New High-Performance Building Components on the Market
A New York-based company imports windows from Poland while a Maine prefabricator adds a Passivhaus-certified roof assembly
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How to Order Windows
Things to consider before you choose windows for your new home
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Lab Hopes to Develop Paint-On Window Coating
Scientists are working to develop a simple-to-apply coating that would offer a cheaper alternative to window replacement or professionally applied films
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Blue Heron EcoHaus: Picking High-Performance Windows
We had to balance our desire for views and lots of light with our energy-efficiency goals
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The Pros and Cons of Skylights
Consider both when designing or fixing a home
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Developing Ratings For Window Shades
A manufacturers’ trade association and the U.S. Department of Energy will share costs to develop ratings for window attachments
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New Life for Old Double-Hung Windows
With new weatherstripping, weights, pulleys, and ropes, you can improve performance without compromising historical authenticity
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How NOT to Install Windows in a New Home
Doing things in the wrong order can cost more and lead to moisture problems
