House Windows

Nine of the best sites about windows for your home. Know of another site that should be on this list? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Jeld-Wen, Home Improvement)

1. Windows - Clear Choices - While Consumer Reports offers its window ratings and rankings to subscribers only, this introductory article from its October, 2007 issue gives some insight into the cost of replacement windows and custom windows, energy-efficient window considerations, wood or fiberglass windows versus vinyl, and thoughts on installation. (www.consumerreports.org)

2. Consumer Reports Ranks Replacement Windows - While you won’t get the details that Consumer Reports provides, this listing shows the basic Consumer Reports rankings of windows from its October, 2007 issue. (doorandwindowmanufacturer.com)

3. Andersen Windows - Leading manufacturer of replacement windows for your house, including casement windows, double-hung windows, awning windows, gliding windows, bay windows, skylight windows, picture windows and more. Get information on window types, find out where to buy Andersen windows, tips on installation, more. (www.andersenwindows.com)

4. Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings: New Windows - Guide helps you learn what to look for when seeking windows with the best insulation factors, including glazing, thickness of air space, argon gas fill, low-e coatings, tinted windows, U-value/U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), Energy Star windows by climate, and more. (www.aceee.org)

5. Pella Windows - Major manufacturer of new and replacement wood windows, including double-hung, casement, awning, bow/bay, circlehead, fixed frame and skylights. Get information on available window styles, where to buy them, and find a certified Pella contractor for installing. (www.pella.com)

6. Marvin Windows - Manufacturer of new and replacement wood windows, including bay windows, “casemaster” windows, awning, double hung, glider and irregular or special shapes. Get information on features, dimensions, where to buy and more. (www.marvin.com)

7. Jeld-Wen Windows - Manufacturer offers wood and clad-wood windows, vinyl windows and aluminum windows. Browse their window collections for more information on styles and features, find a Jeld-Wen supplier, and read one of their many brochures on incorporating Jeld-Wen into your house or home renovation project. (www.jeld-wen.com)

8. How to Install a Window - Every window from every manufacturer is a little different, so you’ll want specific installation instructions for your particular windows. However, pre-hung windows have many similarities, and this guide can help you do it right. (www.hometips.com)

9. Conejo Windows and Doors - Offers custom windows as well as windows from European manufacturers. Located in Newbury Park, California, and may offer service in that area in particular; hard to tell from the Web site. (www.conejowindows.com)

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