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Argon - Argon is an inert, colorless, odorless gas.  It has lower heat conduction properties than air.  If the air in between 2 panes of glass in a double insulated glass unit or thermal pane is replaced with argon, the windopw's energy efficiency is enhanced.  Argon gas is usually used in combination with low E.

Astragal - Not a female space shuttle pilot..........An Astragal is a vertical wood piece attached to the edge of one window sash which closes the other sash when it closes. Part of a window frame. Specifically a strip, usually of wood or metal, separating two panes of glass.

Awning window - The awning window is a window style with an outward swinging sash.  It is usually to hinged.  It is usually wider than it is tall.

Window ABC's

The world of windows has it's very own specific vocabulary. My background is not in construction but in Health Care- I graduated from Marquette university in Milwaukee with a degree in Medical Technology and spent my first 15 years out of college working in a lab. Through the years I have learned alot of new things and wear many hats - accountant - secretary - advertising specialist - webmaster - IP girl -customer service person - scheduler as well as mom, wife and grandma.

I'd like to share some of my knowledge of windows and the terminology used in the window world through this blog.

Curb Appeal

"Curb Appeal" is defined as the attractiveness of the exterior of a residential property. One of the best ways to add curb appeal to an existing home is by replacing the front entry door. Pictured above is a door we recently replaced in a home in Greendale.

Interior Views of fire door

Before

After

Door to Garage

We pride ourselves in being window repair and installation specialists, but another part of our business is door replacement. One of the types of doors that we replace is the door between the garage and the home. Code requires a 20 minute fire rated door in this situation. These doors add an element of safety and security since the new doors we install are solid wood and fire rated to keep flames and fumes from the interior of the home. Think about the flammables and fumes that are in a typical garage.
We recently installed a door in a garage. Look at the shelving to the left of the door and think about the chemicals that may be store there.
Here is the new door. In this case we replaced the existing door with a flush door but fire rated doors are also available in panel door styles as well.

Maintenance Free Exteriors

It seems like Spring has sprung and now is the time to think about exterior home maintenance. Here are some examples of what we can do to trim the exterior of the window opening to make it maintenance free. No more painting!!!

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