26-04-2012 08:46 | 1- 866--372--8114 This homeowner called Dr. Energy Saver a second time after being so pleased with the prior energy saving work, with the task of making the skylight in the kitchen more energy efficient. Skylights are often used to bring additional daylight into rooms and are great looking architectural features, but depending on the way in which they were built and installed, they can become a big source of energy waste. Larry Janesky, owner and president of Dr. Energy Saver, explains the many ways in which energy can be lost through typical skylights that were not built for energy efficiency. First of all, as is the same with windows, proper air sealing is necessary to prevent air leaks. Skylights built with regular single pane glass are also a source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, because heat is easily transferred through the glass. The cold glass pane also causes the so called "convective loop", which accelerates heat loss and makes the home feel very drafty. To help this homeowner, Dr. Energy Saver installed an energy efficient skylight window insert, with double low-e glass panes to stop heat transfer. A layer of argon between the panes helps minimize heat transfer even more. This homeowner can now enjoy the light and beauty of the skylight with none of the energy penalties. Give us a call if you would like us to help make your home energy efficient, or if you would like a comprehensive home energy audit to ...

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26-04-2012 14:27 We had Dan's 13th floor window replaced this morning and thought we would share the ride with you.

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26-04-2012 16:49 Hi, my name is Dennis McHugh and I'm an expert at solving problems related to home window repairs, window replacement and glass replacement here in St. Louis, Missouri. I've been at this for about 20 years and people often come by my family's window replacement and window repair companies asking a few basic questions that are pretty easy to deal with. If you're one of those people who is looking for the best windows to reduce your energy bills or just to remove moisture from glass, then you've come to the right place. Due to heavy advertising for window replacement in St. Louis, many people don't know that window repair or glass replacement options even exist. Window and door replacement companies don't like it when I share this kind of information, but I hope it helps you. How do we do it? Whether you need residential window repair or commercial window repair, the process works the same way. With the window repair method, the glass is re-engineered by drilling a small hole into the top corner. A clear micro valve is installed. When heat and pressure build between the window's glass panes, the valve opens and the moisture is expelled until the glass is clear and dry. Before you spend a small fortune on replacement windows or patio doors for your home or office, I encourage you to explore the options related to repairs first. Unfortunately, in the replacement window industry, there are always a few bad apples that cheat people and rip them off. I don't want you to be a ...

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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Window Film Association (IWFA), a non-profit organization, is offering a consumer guide that explains how to gain similar benefits of replacement windows at a fraction of the cost by installing window film on existing residential and commercial windows. Indeed, professionally installed window film can reduce cooling costs by up to 30 percent, while making homes and buildings more comfortable in warmer months.

"In the heat of the summer; electric bills skyrocket as everyone turns on air conditioners just to survive. Shades are drawn to block the solar heat beating in and lights are turned on in place of the natural sunlight," said Darrell Smith, executive director of IWFA. "This pattern during a season of peak energy demand is a fast track to exorbitant energy bills. Window film can eliminate uncomfortable hot spots and block solar heat, while saving significant money," he added.

Window film, which comes in a variety of shades from visually clear to dark, also prevents most harmful UV rays from penetrating into the home and causing harmful exposure to your skin and interior furnishings. Window film installation costs can range from $3 to $11 per square foot, depending on the type of application and the process can be completed in one or two days.

A recent independent analysis found window film to be the most cost-effective energy saving choice for Californians when it was used in retrofit applications on homes and buildings. Window film offered the best means to improve energy performance, surpassing R-38 ceiling insulation on existing California homes with single pane glass, according to the study.

The IWFA's free guide also outlines how window film can bring older windows that are in good condition, up to modern standards. The booklet explains how window film delivers up to seven times the energy savings per dollar spent, as compared to installing replacement windows.

About the International Window Film Association

The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is a unified industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and manufacturers that facilitates the growth of the industry by providing unbiased research, influencing policy and promoting awareness of window film. The organization builds alliances with trade associations, utilities and government agencies to advance dealers' and distributors' businesses and provide value to their customers.

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20-04-2012 12:39 The window glass that needs repair has been foggy and full of moisture in glass for years. Can you get the moisture in glass out and fix the fog? Hi, my name is Dennis McHugh and I'm an expert at solving problems related to home and business window and door repairs and replacement in St. Louis, Missouri. People often ask me if they can just clean foggy windows without having to replace them. The answer is some window glass yes, some window glass no. When the moisture in glass has been there for a long period of time, the moisture turns from a gas into a liquid. It condenses on the window glass surfaces between the panes and leaves deposits on the glass. As these deposits sit there, they become embedded into the pores of the window glass, and cannot be removed with cleaning solutions. Having gone through so many freezing cycles, the window glass often separates from the spacer, allowing more moisture into the space than our valves can disperse. When that much damage occurs to the window's glass, it's challenging to cure the problem with a cleaning process. Glass replacement then becomes the best option. There's no cure time with glass replacement; the view is restored immediately. By replacing the window's glass only, and not the entire frame of the window, it is possible for you to save money. Plus, from an environmentally friendly perspective, the window frames and materials are kept out of the landfills. For a free special report, visit ...

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21-04-2012 10:15 5804 Dubois Road, Lakeland, FL 33811 (863) 647-5912 ? Window Replacement in Polk and Hillsborough County, Florida FL is our primary service. We provide Replacement Windows at Your Home, other services include: Window Replacement, Pool Enclosures,windshield repairs, General Construction, Screen Rooms & Lanais and General Construction in Polk and Hillsborough County, Florida FL window replacement in polk and Hillsborough County Screen Rooms & Lanais in Polk and Hillsborough County Pool Enclosures in Polk and Hillsborough County General Construction in Polk and Hillsborough County Ares Covered: Bartow, fl Brandon, fl Davenport, fl Frostproof, fl Haines City, fl Lake Wales, fl Lakeland, fl Mulberry,fl Plant City, fl Polk City, fl Winter Haven, fl

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Rapid glass, an Auto Glass Repair and Home Window Glass Replacement company, has established a cost effective Green alternative to waste disposal using pulverized glass recycling

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 20, 2012

It has always been a difficult and costly proposition for glass repair and replacement companies to dispose of their broken glass. Until recently they could only recycle a small fraction of the glass leaving the rest to be hauled off to area landfills. Most of the glass recycling today focuses on glass bottles and containers. Many collection facilities that collect these bottles have to separate the glass by color. This was not only cumbersome but also dangerous because of the nature of handling broken glass.

Previously with auto glass and particularly windshield glass, there were minimal recycling options available due to the polyvinyl butyral (or PVB) used in the manufacturing of windshields. Recycling home window glass was also problematic due to insulated glass windows having an aluminum spacer and a sealer holding the two panes of glass together. These concerns are no longer an issue due to a glass pulverizing technique that is becoming increasingly more popular.

This process is typically not done by conventional recyclers or landfills, but rather by companies that are familiar with the use of various forms of aggregate. The glass is pulverized down to sizes ranging from three-quarter inch to very fine glass sand. This allows for a wide range of uses and applications, much the way regular sand and aggregate is used as well as some new markets for this very unique product.

One of the more popular uses has been in various roadway construction processes. Some states have set specifications that provides up to 10% or more reclaimed glass be used in Class 5, 6, or 7 road base material. Recycled glass can be used 100% in some cases and can actually improve the quality of the gravel because it can enhance the permeability of the road service and decrease runoff. Glassphalt, uses 5-10% reclaimed glass mixed with asphalt and has been used for more than 30 years and is comparable to conventional surfaces with the benefit of increased traction and skid resistance. Reclaimed glass is also used as a reflective safety material in roads and crosswalks.

Other uses include glass counter tops and flooring, septic system mounds and swimming pool filters because glass doesnt harbor bacteria, sand for beaches, playgrounds and even golf courses. Golf courses have found that glass sand is especially useful on the putting greens as it has ten times the life of sand and dries quicker than the typical peat/silica mixture. If you look at glass sand in a microscope, it looks sharp, but it is actually rounded and quite safe. In fact, it has been used in various landscaping applications including glass sand walkways where you can even walk on it with bare feet and it is completely safe.

Consumers are becoming increasingly more concerned about how we impact our surroundings, explains Rick Rosar, Rapid Glass president, At Rapid Glass we are extremely excited to be able to do our share to improve our environment for generations to come.

For 25 years, Rapid Glass has been one of Minnesotas premier Windshield Repair and Home Window Glass Replacement Specialists. We provide Quality Same Day Service for all of your Auto, Home or Business Glass needs. Our Customer Service representatives are friendly, knowledgeable and will handle all the paperwork and assist the customer with reporting their loss to ensure they are getting the full benefit that their insurance policy provides.

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Gaithersburg, Maryland (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

Shanco Companies, a window company in Maryland, recently launched a new windows microsite, ShancoWindows.com. The new site features an informative blog and a photo gallery and it will soon have an FAQ section and a window terminology page. ShancoWindows.com is user-friendly and has a wealth of information on window installation and replacement. On the website, information is also available as to the style, material, and brand of windows Shanco installs and services.

Shanco provides new window installation and full window replacement in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia. They have been offering window services throughout the area for over 20 years, helping homeowners improve their home efficiency and enhance the exterior of their homes.

Were excited about the launch of the new windows site, says founder and president, Shannon Allcock. We hope it will be useful to both returning customers and prospective clients who are looking for the best window services in the DC area.

About Shanco: For more than 20 years, Shanco has been providing homeowners throughout the greater Washington, DC area with a variety of home improvement and remodeling services. In addition to window installation and replacement, Shanco also offers roofing, door, siding, and gutter services, as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

For more information, visit their website, http://www.goshanco.com, or call 301-208-0848.

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Fairfield plans to replace the windows at Osborn Hill Elementary School.

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FAIRFIELD, Conn. Fairfield needs more experts to serve on a volunteer building committee. The First Selectmans office has put out a call for candidates for the Osborn Hill Elementary School Window Replacement Committee.

The town has plans to replace the Stillson Road elementary schools aging windows, which date back to the buildings original construction. A building committee would be responsible for planning, budgeting and overseeing the project. The town needs to set up such a committee in order to qualify for state funding for the work.

The First Selectmans office is particularly interested in finding volunteers with experience in construction, general contracting, architecture and finance. Committee members should expect to meet once a month until the project is finished.

The town is also still looking for candidates for itsFairfield Warde High School Roof Building Committee and the permanent Town Facilities Commission. Those who wish to apply can submit a resume via mail at 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 or via email at firstselectmanffld@town.fairfield.ct.us.

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