Green Options » doors http://greenoptions.com/tag/doors Posts tagged 'doors' Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Worst Heating Bill in US Cut in Half http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/03/19/worst-heating-bill-in-us-cut-in-half/ http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/03/19/worst-heating-bill-in-us-cut-in-half/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:01 +0000 Dawn Killough http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/03/19/worst-heating-bill-in-us-cut-in-half/

JELD-WEN, the window manufacturer, set out to find the house with the worst heating bill in the United States last year.  They found it in Maine.  A 119-year old farmhouse that incurred a December bill of $1,100, and had spent over $5,000 during the year in home heating oil.

What could be done to help the poor homeowners stuck with this atrocious energy sucker?  JELD-WEN provided 35 new Energy Star rated windows, two AuraLast wood doors, and some basement insulation - free of charge.  Did it make a difference?  You bet.

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]]> http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/03/19/worst-heating-bill-in-us-cut-in-half/feed/ How to Install Windows and Doors Properly http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/02/16/how-to-install-windows-and-doors-properly/ http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/02/16/how-to-install-windows-and-doors-properly/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:58:15 +0000 Dawn Killough http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/02/16/how-to-install-windows-and-doors-properly/ The American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association recently published a 317-page report on the correct way to install windows and doors.  Luckily for our readers, I am not going to reproduce the report here!  Here are a few highlights of the most critical mistakes:

1. Never block weep holes in windows and doors, as these allow water to drain properly.  Pay particular attention to this when caulking.

2. Don’t block breather holes on dual-sash units.  These holes are necessary for air circulation.

3. Use sealants that allow for movement, contraction, and expansion.  Watch the recommended temperatures for installing sealant, as provided by the manufacturer.

 

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