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Gas fills between window panes have shown a measurable improvement in the thermal performance of windows and patio doors.
Our windows and doors are filled with argon gas. It is inexpensive, non-toxic, clear and odorless.

Krypton gas has a higher thermal rating than argon, but it is much more expensive to produce. It is also clear, non-toxic, [...]

According to the EPA, levels of pollutants inside homes can be 2 – 5 times higher than outdoors, and most of us spend 90% of our time inside, with our windows shut. Chemicals, furniture, housewares, and even building materials can all contribute to poor indoor air quality. Find out what you can do to reduce, control, or eliminate indoor pollutants and which building products can help make your living environment healthier.

It’s that time of year again. The grass is green. The sky is blue. And your car is yellow from all the pollen. That’s right, it’s allergy season. It seems to get worse every year, and pollution certainly isn’t helping. Luckily you can limit allergens from getting in your home by sealing up your windows and doors.

“Going green” is the big thing in business these days. You probably see a lot of products with labels like “”all natural” or “green.” If you’re skeptical of those claims, you’re smart. A lot of all natural foods, for example, are still heavily processed and contain ingredients unhealthy for us.

That’s what makes Andersen Window’s recent move to have their environmental claims certified by a leading, independent organization all the more amazing.

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a “Safe Harbor” provision to ease some of the confusion about the new energy tax credit for replacement windows, doors, and skylights. Under the provision, previous energy-efficiency standards were retroactively put in place for a limited time, helping out homeowners who may not have known about the new standards.

Customers have been asking a lot of questions about the new energy tax credit for home improvements. The federal government is giving big tax incentives for replacing windows and doors to save energy.

I made this quick video to answer some of the questions:

Question:
Marvin installed a sliding glass door in our home this fall. This week we
had our first subzero temps with gusting wind. We noticed a lot of cold air around the door that slides. It leaks all around the floor …

Question:
Hi, I hope you can you help us with something.

Myself and my wife just bought our first house. The living room has two sliding doors (patio doors). They’re pretty beat up and we want to replace them. We’re thinking about using French doors instead, but we’re not sure of the pros and cons. Stuff like energy efficiency, maintenance, security etc.

Question:
Do you know any reliable after market locks for sliding patio doors? I’m not talking about those bars you put in the tracks, but an actual lock (like on a real door) you can use to secure it. Thanks.

Answer:

The best lock for a sliding patio door is…