http://www.premierwindowclt.com Premier Windows, Doors and Gutters. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:02:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The last thing you should assume is that you will never need or want to sell your home. However, even if you stay in the same home for most of your life, you will feel a sense of pride to know that passers by admire the well-kept appearance of the ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/07/01/windows-value-and-perception/ Window frames are available in a variety of materials including aluminum, wood, vinyl, fibrex, and fiberglass. Frames may be primarily composed of one material, or they may be a combination of different materials such as wood and vinyl. Each frame material has its advantages and disadvantages. Aluminum. These days aluminum is ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/06/24/replacement-window-frame-materials/ There are a few determining factors that will let you know when your windows need to be replaced. Listed below are signs that you should watch for to make sure that your windows remain effective. * Condensation or frost buildup * Drafts- If you can feel air coming in through a closed ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/06/23/when-to-replace-your-windows/ Government The Internal Revenue Service issued an advance notice this week outlining documentation requirements that window and door manufacturers must provide to homeowners looking to claim energy efficiency home improvement tax credits under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. According to the notice, an Energy Star label is no longer acceptable for ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/06/18/irs-issues-new-guidance-on-tax-credit-requirements/ 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 ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/05/21/window-safety/ 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 ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/05/07/researching-replacement-windows/ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Vinyl is polyvinyl chloride and a type of plastic. Very durable and strong, over half of all the PVC manufactured worldwide is used in construction. It is cheap, produced easily and lightweight. Wood, clay and concrete have all in recent years begun to be replaced by PVC. PVC in ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/04/22/what-is-vinyl/ As you begin your search for the right contractor, it is important that you know how to choose the right one. When making your final decision it is in your best interest to review the tips below. Insurance- Home Owner’s Insurance; make sure that your home owners insurance is adequate. Some ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/04/03/choosing-the-right-contractor/ Ready to replace your worn out windows?  Learn some basic terminology to make the process less stressful and become a confident consumer.  Here are some basic facts about windows: 1. Head The top part of the window frame, going across from one side to another. 2. Jamb The vertical ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/04/03/windows-101/ Today, everything is coming down to a single color: Green. Building greener homes is catching on at a spectacular pace. Homeowners are looking for more and more ways to make their surroundings and living space environmentally friendly by choosing green products. This green movement is the result of a combination ... http://www.premierwindowclt.com/2009/03/27/can-better-windows-help-save-the-world/