Category: Windows
Mold eradication and prevention begins with understanding the causes behind its growth. Once you have a better idea of why there’s mold growing on the windowsill, you can take steps to eliminate it at the source. To help, here is a handy guide on how to prevent mold growth on your windowsills. What Is Mold?…
A common issue for homeowners, condensation on interior windows can be detrimental to your household’s health as it may lead to mold and rot. Addressing it effectively is essential to maintaining a healthy and comfortable living environment. So too is understanding how to avoid condensation on windows from happening in the first place. Below, we’ll…
As a designer or builder, you may have a good idea or strong opinion of what window styles and trim make the most sense in your client’s home. When working on a new construction or remodeling project, the window style is one of a thousand decisions you need your client to make. At Davis Window…
If you are in the market for new windows, you will encounter offerings from big box home improvement stores and local dealers. Should you work with a national retailer you know or develop a relationship with a local window expert? Today, we will suggest the top five reasons why doing business with a local business…
As energy prices soar across the world, many homeowners struggle to keep pace. Many homes built today have energy-saving features like efficient HVAC systems, automated lighting, and energy-smart appliances. Still, many homeowners find themselves searching for ways to deal with rising energy bills. In most situations, the primary culprit of high energy use is leaking…
When your project calls for new or replacement windows in a home, often the customer is focused on style or budget. If the old windows caused problems, they may be more concerned with quality. As the designer, builder, or remodeler in a position to advise the client, some deeper knowledge of window materials will help…
In the world of window replacement, there’s a lot of technical jargon that’s used, whether in how a product is named or how it’s installed. We’re here to break it down for you. However, having an understanding of the different types of windows and how they’re installed can help when trying to decide if now…
They say “variety is the spice of life” and in the world of windows, there’s a wide range of options available to you. And we’re not just talking about new construction either. There are many different types of windows on the market today that are well suited for remodeling and replacement projects too. Before we…
On the surface, a window may seem like a fairly basic element in your home. After all, it’s essentially a frame and some glass that’s nice to look at (or more so, look through :). However, there are a number of other aspects to a window that allows it to achieve its full potential. What…
When to replace your windows? But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? While Shakespeare was referring to young love, there’s something to be said for the role a window plays in everyday life. Seriously though, windows are an integral part of our homes, so when they look terrible and don’t work properly, it can…