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Window Safety

May 21, 2009

Fire is frightening. All too often, the bodies of young children are found after a fire in places where they tried to hide. Teach your children that they can’t hide from fire: They must escape it. Decide on at least two emergency escape routes from your home. Windows provide one of the fastest, easiest alternative ways out of a burning home. Teach children how to safely escape through windows and take time to practice with them.
Every family member should know how to operate the windows used for fire emergencies. Delays in  escaping from a fire cost lives and increase injuries. Often paint, dirt or weathering can seal a window shut. Make sure yours open easily from the inside and are not blocked by furniture or other objects. Remember that security bars, grilles and grates not only keep intruders out, they can also lock you in. The same
holds true for window guards. Everyone should always be able to get out through a window without using tools, keys, special knowledge or effort. Ask your Premier Window project manager to demonstrate proper sash removal for a quick and safe escape.
Preventing falls out of windows is as important as learning how to use one in an emergency. Unattended
children run the greatest risk of falls and injuries, so the best first step is to watch your children as they play. Nothing can substitute for careful supervision. When youngsters are around, close and lock your windows. If you need ventilation, open only windows they cannot reach. Ask your Premier Window project manager to demonstrate our product’s “night latches”.  Be sure to keep furniture - or anything children can climb - away from windows. And teach your children not to play near windows.
Never depend on insect screens to prevent falls. Insect screens are designed to provide ventilation. They will not hold a child’s weight against them.
Only solid information and proper preparations can help you keep the promise of safety you give to your loved ones. For more ways to protect your home and family please contact:

National Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143-3201

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Researching Replacement Windows?

May 7, 2009

As you have been doing your research, you have undoubtedly discovered one thing – no two windows are exactly the same. In order to ensure that your replacement windows will provide you with home comfort and energy cost savings, we recommend checking in with The National Fenestration Rating Council, otherwise known as NFRC, as well as Energy Star. Both of these companies offer unbiased ratings. Their rating systems will help you determine which quality and energy-efficient window is right for your home.
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National Fenestration Rating Council

The National Fenestration Rating Council label was created to assist consumers in determining how a given window will perform. They offer a very straightforward and precise comparison, which details the manufacturing company, delineates the window’s features and provides other valuable information, including energy performance characteristics.

Key Rating Information to Consider:

* Air Leakage
* Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
* U-Factor
* Visible Transmittance

To learn more, please visit NFRC

The Energy Star Program

In 1992 the United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA) established the Energy Star program. Since its inception is has been embraced by many countries throughout the world! Their mission is to promote and identify electronic products that are energy efficient. The Energy Star Window Program is an important extension that is in keeping with their commitment.

This program has paved the way for valuable strides in window technology. The Energy Star Window Program and leading window manufacturers have worked together to provide consumers with windows that are energy efficient. Today’s windows are available in styles that offer versatility and convenience. The additional bonus is that these windows do not just benefit our environment - check out the new balance in your bank account!

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