The decision to repair existing fixtures or start fresh can often be difficult. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when determining if it is time to replace:

Low-e glass
A very thin layer of metallic oxide or silver that has been applied and then baked onto the glass surface. Low-E blocks radiant heat transfer, keeping heat from escaping or entering a home. Low-E reduces solar heat gain by reflecting or redirecting much of the radiant heat from the sun. Although Low-E reduces a significant amount of ultraviolet light, it will not completely eliminate fading. The resistance of fabrics to fade varies from product to product.

The spacer is what stands between two panes of glass. Standard spacers for most new construction block frame windows are made of aluminum. Its inability to expand and contract with temperature changes and its ability as a natural conductor of hot and cold make it the lowest efficient choice of spacer. It is, however, the industry standard.

For this reason, LBL engineered the Super Spacer™, a superior “warm edge” spacer made from organic foam with acrylic construction adhesives that seal to both pieces of glass from Edgetech®. This material naturally expands and contracts with temperature changes, giving it a superior seal.

A unit inch is the total of the largest width and largest height of a window, expressed in inches.

Measure from inside of frame width and inside of frame height and then subtract a 1/4 inch from each side to give your room for adjustment.

Vinyl Window & Patio Door Warranty
This warranty is effective for all Cascade Windows' products 1 manufactured on or after August 16, 2004. Any previous warranties will continue to apply to products manufactured by Cascade Windows prior to this date. For additional information, including care, maintenance, and installation instructions see www.cascadewindows.com.

One recent industry study estimated homeowners recoup an average of 83 to 85 percent of the cost of window replacements in resale value. The investment return and energy savings add up to a compelling reason for replacement.

Your door may be closed, but is it really keeping your conditioned air inside and external elements outside? It may be time to replace your doors to save energy. Here are a few tips on identifying door problems.

· Hold a candle to the wind. Using a lighted candle, follow the outline of the door around its frame on a windy day. You'll see the candle flicker at every point air is entering the opening.

· Look for the light. On a bright day, stand in your foyer and look for daylight flowing through the door opening. If light is coming in, so is external air. Your weatherstripping may have lost compression, or you may have a warped door frame or door.

· Take the touch test. Touch your door on hot days and cold days. If you feel the exterior temperatures on the inside surface, your door may not have adequate insulation.

· Watch the weatherstripping. Low-quality weatherstripping can lose its compression over time, opening the door to air infiltration. Look for flat or cracked weatherstripping that is no longer doing its job.

· Sill the deal. Your door sill and bottom sweep prevent air infiltration and water penetration. Try to slide a piece of paper under your entry door. If you can, you'll likely need to adjust or replace your bottom sweep.

· Open and shut case. Finally, open and shut your door on both dry and wet, humid days. If your door fits tightly on humid days, then it is probably leaking air on dry days. You may want to consider a high-performance door such as fiberglass to prevent swelling.

Fiberglass doors are slightly more expensive than steel doors, but when you weigh the benefits and features on a fiberglass door vs. a steel door the price difference is very minimal.

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