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REPLACEMENT
WINDOWS, STORM WINDOWS AND SHUTTERS
It is our hope that you will find the information
you need to assist you in making the right choice
concerning the type of window you need to best fit your
home and budget. Let us be your starting
point for replacement windows, storm windows and
shutters!
Whether
you are building a new home or simply remodeling your
existing home, windows affect a home great, in
appearance as well as the home’s energy efficiency. Therefore, when
deciding on the type of window you want, you first have
to decide on the purpose of the window.
Windows generally have two
purposes.
They allow in natural light and they are used for
ventilation.
The following are some basic guidelines you
should consider when you want to increase the amount of
light or ventilation entering a room.
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As
simple as this may sound, windows must open and
operate from the inside, and they should egress to a
street, yard, open walkway, alley, court, porch, or
patio.
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The
size of the window should equal at least 8% of the
floor space in the room with the minimum space of the
open window equaling at least 4% of the floor
space.
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Bathroom
windows should be at least 3 sq. feet with at least
half of the window being able to open.
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Specialty
glass such as glass block, frosted, leaded, and stain
glass can be used to provide natural light as well as
privacy to any room.
The
best type of windows for ventilation are casement
windows for they allow more circulation of air simply
because the entire window can be opened.
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