Energy conscious homeowners understand the value of a low-e glass high-performance windows; however, windows ratings can be a bit challenging to dissect and evaluate how they affect your overall home’s energy performance and how that translates to energy savings.

We’ve created the following cheat sheet to detail what you need to know to help you make the best choice for your home and your needs.

Does Florida energy code actually translate to energy savings in your home? Government regulatory codes are often convoluted with industry specific jargon. It can be challenging to decipher what it all means and if it actually affects your day-to-day energy spend.

While there are several factors affecting your home’s heating and cooling costs, such as your HVAC system and insulation, your windows and doors can either increase or decrease your energy bills.

Remember the child’s tale, The Three Little Pigs? Would you want a frail home built of straw and sticks or a solid home built of bricks when the big bad wolf comes knocking?

Whether you agree that regulation is the answer to the world’s challenges, there is a need to implement uniformed building code regulations for your safety and protection.

It wasn’t too long ago that we were introducing you to the 6th edition of Florida’s Building code, and now, there is also a new edition is expected to be released in 2020.

As business needs, technology and populations continue to grow globally, it can leave you wondering about just how much it’s impacting the environment. Manufacturing methods are shifting toward more responsible practices, including glass manufacturers who are incorporating newer technologies to reduce their environmental impact.

We’ve talked about how picture windows are a great window option for easy maintenance and a way to naturally illuminate a room. If you’re looking for similar effects and benefits but from a door, then french doors are the way to go!  

The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, conduct business, and even shop for groceries. While Amazon and Wayfair may satisfy your online shopping needs for furniture and other home goods, shopping for home installations, such as windows or doors, involves much more in depth research.

Florida! It’s the Sunshine State, where residents and visitors enjoy warm sandy beaches and sunshine nearly all year round, making it a great destination for kicking back and relaxing; however, for homeowners, it may be just a bit too much sunshine when considering energy bills, keeping cool and maintaining your home’s structure.

The home buying process may not have radically changed, but the advancements in a home’s elements, such as installations, architecture, and materials have.