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A Beginner’s Guide to High-Performance Windows
There’s lots of published performance data on windows. Here’s how to use the information.
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Integrating Windows to Ensure Building Performance
A detail for wrapping the sill into a wall assembly’s four control layers
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FAQ: Flashing an Existing Window
The same techniques that protect new windows from water leaks can be adapted to windows already in place
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Tracking Down a Stubborn Leak
After spending $26,000 on stucco repairs, a frustrated homeowner still finds water problems
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The Road Ahead for Insulating Glass
Glazing is still the weak link in the thermal envelope, but new techniques promise better performance in the future
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Wanted: Windows for a Northern Retrofit
Sorting through the options for a window replacement or overhaul in New York City
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My Windows Were Installed Incorrectly. Now What?
Should the windows be removed and reinstalled?
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Urban Rustic: Choosing Windows
Self-tinting glass solves a heat gain problem on the western side of the house
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The Curious Case of the Imploding Windows
Insulated glass units purchased in Canada deform and break years later after their installation in Europe. Why?
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Choosing and Installing Windows in the ProHOME
Windows and doors have both aesthetic and functional roles in an energy-efficient building envelope
