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Buying Windows
To make an informed decision, it’s important to understand what's listed on the NFRC label, and what isn't.
Installing Window Trim with Rosettes
Corner rosettes add visual interest to window casing—and also simplify the joinery.
Picture-Frame Window Casing
Installing mitered window casing without a stool or an apron is relatively simple, as long as everything is square. If not, you'll need to make some adjustments.
Podcast Short: Hurricane-Resistant Housing
In this excerpt, the team discusses the strategies for building homes in coastal hurricane zones to withstand high winds and storm surges.
Energy Codes as Clear as Glass
The building codes for windows address both thermal and air transmission—here's what you need to know to select windows using the prescriptive path.
A Trombe Wall Solution for Passive-Solar Storage
Learn how a massive concrete wall collects and stores solar energy through a bank of specially placed windows to help heat this Michigan home.
Retrofitting One Wall at a Time
A retrofit to meet the Passive House standard means upgrading windows, walls, and insulation.
What You Need to Know When Working With Hannoband Tape
An expert builder shares his experience using this expanding-foam tape as an alternative to traditional spray foam to seal gaps around new windows.
Airy and Bright Skylights
Awaken Skylight Windows from Marvin offer comfort, ease, and energy efficiency.
Modern Stainless Steel Doors and Windows
These sleek metal frames are corrosion resistant and support expansive panes of energy-efficient insulated glass.

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