PG&E, the largest utility provider in Northern California, offer some recommendations on how to upgrade your home’s window. PG&E present two options; either improve the efficiency of your home’s existing windows or consider new window replacements. For existing windows, caulking or weather-stripping are a cost-effective way to insulate and seal air pockets in order to
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PG&E announced they will no longer offer rebate for high performance dual-paned windows for single-family homes, but still encourage the use of energy-efficient windows. PG&E recommend homeowners in the market for windows replacement to look for 0.32 or less SHGC and a 0.35 or less U-factor. After deciding to replace the windows in your home,
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If you are looking at the windows in your home and think that they need to be replaced, then they probably should be. Leaky, poor performing windows can cost you a lot of money on your energy bills due to wasted heat and air condition. A quick test will let you know if your windows
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J.D. Power and Associates recently conducted a windows and patio doors satisfaction study and found that customers tend to be less influenced by price when purchasing windows or patio doors than by brand names that have high customer satisfaction with Simonton brand ranking the highest in customer satisfaction. J.D. Power and Associates has been measuring
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In a previous blog post, “‘Many San Francisco Buildings with Large Windows are at Risk of Being “Soft Story,”‘ we cover the hazards of old San Francisco buildings due to large windows or openings on the ground floor. A recent article from PBS MediaShift called, “San Francisco, a City That Knows Its Faults”, address the
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) conducted a survey among home buyers on the type of window features they look for in their ideal homes. In the survey, participants were asked to rank a number of window characteristics according to “not important” or “essential”. The study concluded that there is a steady growth for
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Since the passing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act on Jan. 1, 2012, which allows federal tax credits for homeowners who make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, Simonton Windows took the initiative to provide information for homeowners regarding the tax credits they may be able to qualify for when purchasing Energy Star windows for their
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Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has released a number of resources on their website to help homeowner be more energy and cost-efficient. Resources include the following: A list of energy saving tips that can reduce residents monthly utility bill by 10%-30%. Energy Upgrade California is a program that provide information helping residents be energy-efficient in
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If you are installing new windows, or retrofitting old windows, doors, and/or skylights on your existing primary residence (note: investment properties and/or new construction do not qualify), you can qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 10% of the cost, up to $500! Here are some details on the program: Your new windows,
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Choosing the right contractor to install or replace the windows of your home or business is very important if you want to ensure that you get a fair price, the work completed on time, but most importantly, that the work is done right. Like most industries, many window companies have salespeople who will attempt to
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