When it comes to helping homeowners find the right type of window for their home, it’s important for you as the expert to pass your knowledge and understanding down to the customer. With rising rates of homeowners looking for more efficient ways to reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint, JELD-WEN’s Low-Emissivity glass is an ideal option to recommend. Here are a few reasons why your customers might be interested in Low-E coating on their windows: 1. It Lowers Your Bills Upgrading your windows with Low-E coating can greatly reduce your heating and cooling costs. Not only do they increase the performance of your home, but they can be customized to harness outdoor elements where needed. Low-E 180 windows help with a passive solar heat gain. The glass keeps your house warmer in the winter and therefore reduces your rising heating bills. Install them on east-facing windows if you want…
When it comes to adding your own personal touch to your home, sometimes it’s as simple as updating your entryway. From the entryway configuration to the glass inserts, JELD-WEN has every style that will help…
Tired of paying extra for winter? Follow these energy saving tips and watch your heating and energy costs drop. Light it Right Look for the ENERGY STAR® logo when purchasing lights for your home. These…
Are you looking for a window for your next home reno project that adds a little something extra? JELD-WEN Aluminum-Clad Vinyl windows, sometimes referred to as hybrid windows, offer the durability and performance of vinyl…
A question we hear a lot from homeowners is, “how can we lower our heating bill during the winter?” The colder the climate, the harder furnaces have to work to keep homes warm during the…
Getting new windows is a long-term investment. Luckily, if you have older, single-pane units, upgrading to newer, energy-efficient windows can actually save you money on your heating and cooling bill while boosting the value of your…
Energy performance ratings for windows and doors tell you the potential for gaining and losing heat as well as for transmitting light into your home. Ratings are typically broken down into measurements that include R-Value,…
Argon gas is an odourless, non-toxic gas that’s injected between panes of sealed glass to increase a window’s insulation and sound-proofing capabilities. Argon gas increases the R-value (measurement of thermal resistance) of the window…
Happy Earth Day from JELD-WEN! We like to share ways to help homeowners become more energy and cost efficient. If you have older windows or doors, there may be tiny air leaks in your house…
An inert gas such as argon is denser than air. When it is injected into the dead airspace between two window panes, argon gas improves the insulation by reducing convection heat loss within the sealed…
Welcome to FAQ Friday – a new feature on the JELD-WEN blog. Each week we will answer a Frequently Asked Question about our products, service or industry.