Choosing new windows for your home can be intimidating. It’s an important purchase that impacts curb appeal, energy costs and home comfort for many years to come. Fortunately, purchasing new windows can also be fun. With some expert guidance and an array of available designs, you will find the right windows for you—windows that bring function and beauty to your cherished home. When choosing the perfect windows, you will need to consider how many panes of glass are best, as well as the role of window coatings in creating energy-efficient, long-lasting windows. We want to make it easy for you, so we put together this primer on windowpanes and coatings and how they impact window performance, energy efficiency, indoor comfort and the cost of utilities. Single-pane windows: pros and cons Single-pane windows are windows composed of only a single layer of glass, rather than two or three layers of glass.…
You’ve waited patiently while the temperatures plummeted, the snow fell, and the winds howled. Now, it’s time to cast aside your hibernation habits and welcome the warmth! Now is the time for you to start…
When you renovate with JELD-WEN, there are endless style and design opportunities to explore from modern and contemporary to craftsman and traditional. To help you narrow down what products to pick from, start by exploring…
Installing new windows and doors is a great investment, but only if the job is done correctly. That’s why it’s incredibly important to know who you’re hiring and what to expect along the way. While…
We’ve all been there – You know what you want, you can picture it in your mind, but you don’t know how to communicate it exactly. Whether you’re renovating or building from scratch, learning about…
Are you swinging, sliding or folding? There’s no better way to spend a hot summer night than on a patio with cool drinks, tasty snacks and good people. What’s even nicer is having the hottest…
At JELD-WEN we take pride in offering the most choices when it comes to window styles, features and custom options. Before renovating, or purchasing a new home, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various window…
The terms fascia and soffit refer to areas on the roof of a home. Fascia is the forward-facing area around the outside of a roof and can be seen from the street view. Soffit is…
Have you ever wondered how much energy your home actually produces versus how much it consumes? At JELD-WEN, one of our top priorities is seeking out energy-efficient building solutions. This is why we have partnered…
A French door adds charm and personality to the home. Commonly thought of as a pair of swinging, glass-panelled doors, a French door refers to any door with glass panels throughout its length. They are…
Whether building, renovating, or just trying to expand your window and door vocabulary, learning the different parts of a window is a useful step. Here is the anatomy of a window: 1. Head – the…
Tempered glass has been treated with heat so it can withstand greater force or pressure on its surface. The advantage of tempered glass is that if it does break it will shatter into tiny pieces…
You may have heard of bow and bay windows, but many people mistakenly interchange the names. What exactly are the differences between these two window styles? Bow windows feature a combination of windows, typically five.…
At JELD-WEN, we love finding creative ways to help people make the most out of their living spaces. Garden doors feature two door panels with one used as an entryway and the other used for…
When you purchase wood windows from the Siteline collection, they come with the option of exterior aluminum cladding. This is an aluminum layer that offers added protection from the elements. Aluminum cladding is available in a number…