Customers want their windows to look great, but they also want windows that make them feel great. We call this comfort engineering. Whether the goal of a window upgrade is to add warmth to a sunny breakfast nook, or block UV rays in a south-facing living room, windows can have a significant influence on the air quality and temperature of a home. Comfort Engineering isn’t nearly as complicated as it sounds. It simply means helping homeowners choose the correct window glazing for their home, with consideration given to the climate they live in and the direction each window faces. By choosing between dualpane and tripane glass, and the correct low-emissive coating (Low-E) for each window, they can create a cozy, comfortable environment within their home, even if it’s freezing cold outside. Teach your customers about the benefits of Low-E glass here. Comfort engineering can help: Regulate room temperature Harness exterior…
What does it mean to feel comfortable? For some, it’s a favorite spot on the couch with the TV on and a big bowl of something tasty. It could also be a sense of safety,…
Winter is a season that homeowners tend to have a love/hate relationship with. When the weather gets cold, your home becomes a cozy and warm sanctuary. At the same time, you may see an increase to…
There is no one window style that is best for winter. However, the glass options you decide on can have a significant factor on the comfort level of your home when experiencing cold weather. Tripane…
JELD-WEN offers insulating glass options that respond to various environmental conditions, regardless of your home’s geographic location and architecture. Our insulating glass options are available in Low-E dualpane (two glass panels separated by sealed airspace)…
Comfort Engineering is the process of finding the best glass options for each window in your home. By choosing the correct Low-E coating and dual- or triple-pane glazing option, you can regulate the temperature in…
Whether you live near the airport, or next to a neighbor with a barking dog, you may have experienced the unpleasantness of outside noise interrupting your peace and quiet. In some cases, noise can even…
A window seal has usually failed when you see fogging, hazing or the presence of moisture between panes of glass. Sealed units such as dualpane or tripane windows are meant to remain impregnable. But sometimes…
Condensation results from moisture in the air that appears on a surface that is cooler on one side than the other. This can happen on the outside of a cold beverage glass on a hot…