How the Chicago Weather Affects Your Home’s Windows and Doors You may have heard it before, but it bears repeating: Your home’s windows and doors are a major line of defense against the weather. In the Chicago area, known for its long, freezing winters and extreme temperature variations, properly sealed windows and doors are critical …
Window Performance Ratings Explained
You’ve probably seen a label on your windows or replacement windows you’re considering and wondered what all the numbers and codes on the label mean. Designed by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), this label can be found on all ENERGY STAR® qualified windows as a guide for contractors and homeowners when choosing windows. Because …
Deciding Between Fiberglass, Wood, Composite & Vinyl Windows
Deciding Between Fiberglass, Wood, Composite & Vinyl Windows Nowadays, homeowners have an abundance of choices in materials for replacement windows. It all comes down to which advantages you’re prioritizing for your project. Each of the four most popular window materials on the market—fiberglass, wood, composite, and vinyl—has specific advantages in terms of looks, cost, and …
Why Opal Enterprises Is the Preferred Window & Door Company Serving Chicago-Area Residents
Why Opal Enterprises Is the Preferred Window & Door Company Serving Chicago-Area Residents Let’s be honest. We all want as much as we can get for our home improvement dollar. The problem is that the world doesn’t always cooperate. Sometimes the products and services of home improvement contractors disappoint us. Sometimes, sad but true, we …
Signs That You Need a Front Door Replacement
Homeowners tend to pay more attention to their windows than their front door. It’s not surprising. Today’s home improvement market is filled with ads touting the importance of energy-efficient windows. So, while we’re quite aware that we ought to replace our single-pane, non-energy efficient windows with better options, we seldom consider our front doors with …
Are Replacement Windows Worth the Cost?
Are Replacement Windows Worth the Cost? Like other worthwhile investments in your home, replacement windows can be costly. While today’s market is full of budget-friendly options that can make your window installation project more affordable, try to avoid a purchasing decision based solely on cost. Window quality should always be a main concern. After all, …
How Do I Prepare for Window Replacement?
You’ve done all the research necessary to select replacement windows that meet all of your standards for aesthetics, functionality, energy efficiency. Now, with the installation just days away, you might be wondering what you can do to prepare your home so that the process runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. After all, having remodeling …
Should You Replace All Windows at Once?
Every year, thousands of homeowners across Illinois invest in window replacement projects. Their reasons for doing so may vary. Some want to replace broken or damaged windows that are negatively affecting comfort, privacy, and security. For many who want to replace old and outdated windows, it’s more a matter of improving curb appeal. So, like …
How Often Should You Replace the Windows in Your Home?
How Often Should You Replace the Windows in Your Home? Windows are an important component of every home because not only do they make up a large part of its aesthetics, they also play a big role in your home’s energy efficiency. So, how often should you replace the windows in your home? While a …
How Do I Know if My Windows Need Replacing?
How Do I Know if My Windows Need Replacing? Windows are an extremely important part of every home. They allow for natural light to pour inside your home, provide ventilation, and are one of the biggest factors when it comes to the overall energy efficiency of your home. Additionally, they play a large part in …