What You Need to Consider When Shopping for New Windows/Doors Frame Material Glass Type Energy Efficiency Company Is it reputable, licensed & bonded and in good standing with the BBB? b. Do they have trained and certified installation technicians? c. Is there a warranty on......
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: In-Glass Pet Doors When considering a dog door, there are a variety of options available, each with their own benefits and detriments. One option is to add a dog door into a wall, allowing your pet to go in and out while still......
Choosing the Right Glass Low-E Glass vs. High-Performance Low-E Glass Low-E (low emissivity) glass is heat reflective glass. Most glass under this category was developed on the east coast, where solar heat gain is desired in the winter. However, the low-E glass also allows solar......
When choosing the best window frame type for your home, it is especially important to consider the factor that could cause the most damage: the weather. In Southern Arizona, the extreme heat and direct sunlight can easily warp and discolor a window frame, as well......
3 Questions to Always Ask Your Tucson Window & Door Replacement Company Why is your product better than the competition? Why it Matters: You want to make sure you are getting the right product for your home, so understanding the benefits of the product offered......
Tucson Window & Door built its foundation on superior customer service and industry innovation. As a leader in the window and door industry, we pride ourselves in providing a variety of creative solutions with both quality and value to the homeowners of Southern Arizona. From home......
An air leakage rate is a measure of how much air leaks through the crack between the window sash and frame. The rating reflects the leakage from the window exposed to a 25 mph wind and measured in cubic feet per minute per linear foot......
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, or SHGC, is the fraction of the incident solar radiation admitted through a window; both directly transmitted and absorbed then released inward. It is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The lower a window’s SHGC, the less solar heat......
