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Three Important Reasons to Choose Energy Star Window Replacement

Posted on Jun 30, 2010

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The one single home improvement that will provide home owners with the greatest benefit in energy savings and comfort is thermal window replacement. You may even qualify for a federal window replacement tax credit up to $1,500 if you choose qualified Energy Star windows and complete this home renovation by the end of 2010. In the Boston and [...]

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Thermal Energy Star replacement Windows for Comfort, Energy Savings and Tax Credits

Posted on Jun 22, 2010

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The one single home improvement that will provide homeowners with the greatest benefit in energy savings and comfort and possibly qualify them for a federal tax credit in 2010 is thermal Energy Star replacement windows. In the Boston and Southshore MA areas where the winter months are brutally cold, an investment in Energy Star windows can go [...]

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Understanding Energy Star Ratings for Windows

Posted on May 27, 2010

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Energy Star ratings vary by climate and geographic region. This means that the energy efficiency for a window in a warm climate will not be acceptable for a cold climate. The two measures of energy performance include U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
U-Factor is a rating for the insulation provided by the window. A lower [...]

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Nationally Advertised Brands Are Not Necessarily Your Best Choice for Energy Efficient Window Replacement

Posted on May 25, 2010

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Before you pick a nationally advertised brand for your replacement windows, keep in mind that a big advertising budget is not always associated with a quality product. Not only are you paying top dollar for brands like Anderson Renewal, Marvin and Pella (typical costs for each double hung window is $1200 each), but features, functions [...]