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During the 1930’s, the Southern Plains and Midwest regions of the United States experienced a devastating event. The Dust Bowl caused severe dust storms that swept from Texas to Nebraska. Land that was once farmed and cultivated began rapidly losing topsoil and deemed unusable. While the Dust Bowl was a tragedy and the dust that accumulates in your home is not, it serves a lesson. Wind caries dirt, dust and other debris that can easily penetrate your windows. If such debris is penetrating the windows than air is making its way through as well and contributing to a lack of energy efficiency. Without replacing your windows, there is an easy solution.   Does Dust Affect Your Health? Dust is a pollutant that comes from the... Read More →

Many of us have never purchased new windows. In fact, window repairs and upgrades are also uncommon. If your windows aren’t broken, why fix them, right? When finances are tight, it may seem difficult to justify home upgrades. Even when homeowners feel financially secure, the multitude of window companies and the myriad of window options available are staggering. This article answers the question, “Should I replace my windows?” We also discuss reasons to consider changing your windows, how many you should change at a time, which window types are available and factors you should consider while deciding. Why Would You Want to Replace Your Windows? There are a wide variety of reasons you might consider replacing, upgrading or otherwise changing your windows. One element to... Read More →

Couches, tables, carpet and paintings: these are just a few of the items found in a standard living room. Most living rooms also have several windows, or maybe a large window that allows natural light in, making the “center hub” of a home a little warmer and inviting. While allowing sunlight to brighten your room is ideal, the effect UV rays has on your couches, tables, carpet and paintings are not. Without replacing your current windows there are easy and affordable solutions to keep the brightness in, and the harmful UV rays out. Laminated Glass Commonly used as a safety glass, laminated glass consists of two layers of glass held together by a inter-layer of either polyvinyl butyral or ethylene-vinyl acetate. A popular use of... Read More →

Soundproof Windows do not Remove or Replace Your Existing Windows, they help make your windows better.  The windows are the major noise problem in over 90% of the cases. Our soundproof windows are second windows placed behind your existing windows. Our windows insulate, stop drafts, are made of soundproof glass and have other benefits. They open and close just like your existing windows, and offer more than replacement windows – at a significantly lower cost. What About Double Pane Windows? While double pane windows do stop a little more noise than single pane windows, IGU (dual pane) glass is not very effective. In a quiet environment, it becomes very quiet. In a noisy environment, you hardly notice the difference. Our secret to a truly soundproof... Read More →

Replacing your windows is an investment in your home. You need to be sure you are spending your money wisely, and getting a product that will give the biggest return on your investment. Here are some things to consider when deciding on what product to use in your window replacement project: Do You Have Any Noise Issues? Do you live near an airport? a freeway? next to a drummer? If you are in a location where noise is prevalent, you should be installing Soundproof Windows. Not just for your sanity, but for your homes value. If you live in a location with frequent noise, installing Soundproof Windows will significantly increase your home’s value over regular replacement windows. Double Pane Seal Life Expectancy In dual pane... Read More →