How to do a DIY Home Energy Audit
By Great Lakes Window
on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 in energy efficiency, Home Tips, Window Education.
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If you have done all of the usual energy-efficiency improvements, like swapping old bulbs for CFLs and installing a programmable thermostat, you may be wondering why your bills are still high. Sometimes it takes a little more work to uncover the energy-inefficient culprits! A do-it-yourself home energy audit can be a good way to get…
Comfortable Summer with Energy Efficient Windows
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on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 in energy efficiency, energy star, Home Tips, Window Replacements.
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The weather is getting warmer, and that’s a relief for those of us who enjoy the comfort from energy efficient windows. On the hottest summer days, you need a place to cool off, relax, and take a break. Your home can be a comfortable sanctuary this summer, with our energy efficient, UV-resistant, sound control windows….
What to Know About Energy Efficient Windows and ENERGY STAR
By Great Lakes Window
on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 in energy efficiency, energy star.
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Highly efficient windows with high standards. Having energy efficient windows is one of the most common reasons people replace their old windows and doors. If you are looking for the most efficient windows then you will want to use ENERGY STAR qualified windows. ENERGY STAR independently tests and certifies energy performance for a number of consumer products,…
Choosing CORE Technologies for your Windows
By Great Lakes Window
on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 in energy efficiency, Windows.
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If you’ve been researching replacement windows from Great Lakes Window, you’ve probably noticed we talk about the CORE technologies in our window insulation. These CORE options, inserted inside our windows, offer increased insulation, strength at the meeting rails, durability in window shape and an overall increase in thermal properties. Depending on which product line you…
Great Lakes Window Efficiency – Glass Packs Video
By Great Lakes Window
on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 in energy efficiency, Window Video, YouTube.
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Imagine a house without windows. It’s energy efficient, secure, quiet and unaffected by damage from the sun’s UV rays. But would you want to live in a house with no windows? Probably not! Thanks to the core technologies that are placed in the sash and frames, in addition to the glass pack, Great Lakes Window…
What Makes a Window Energy Efficient?
By Great Lakes Window
on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 in energy efficiency, energy star, tips.
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Glass Pack – Where the Energy Efficient Magic Takes Place Selecting the right glass pack for your home is key to creating energy efficient windows. It’s important to consider the elements that make up glass packs, as they all work together to improve a window’s energy efficiency. Panes of Glass – Newer windows are typically…
7 Unique Ways to Conserve Energy
By Great Lakes Window
on Monday, October 5th, 2015 in energy efficiency, energy star, tips.
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Did you know that October is energy awareness month? Learn how to conserve energy… In honor of this important concept, we have put together a few ways you can conserve energy in your daily life. We all know that turning off the lights when we exit the room and making sure TVs and electronics are…
Common Questions About Energy Efficient Windows
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on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 in energy efficiency, Windows.
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If you’ve been shopping around for new windows you’ve probably run into a lot of information on window energy efficiency. But terms like glass packs, gas fills and low-e coatings might leave you scratching your head. So, in honor of ENERGY STAR day on October 27th, we’ve done our best to answer a lot of…