Find resources, tips and articles about Window Videos . Explore our guide for homeowners and potential homeowners.
Find resources, tips and articles about Window Videos . Explore our guide for homeowners and potential homeowners.
Andersen Windows are part wood window and part vinyl window. The inside is pine and the external is vinyl clad. This showroom video explains that Andersen products come in a variety of window and door types including casement windows, double hung windows, sliding windows, awning windows and french doors.
Awning windows are a type of casement window with a hinge at the top. This video explains that they are typically used in tight areas with minimal space to provide ventilation.
Bay windows come in different sizes and degrees. This video explains the different materials and styles that are typically used with bay windows. They are very similar to bow windows.
Double-pane windows are now the new standard. They are much more energy efficient than single-pane windows. This video also explains how most new windows also come with low-e glass which is slightly more expensive but can save you considerable money on your energy bill.
Bay windows come in different sizes and degrees. This video explains the different materials and styles that are typically used with bay windows. They are very similar to bow windows.
A casement window uses a crank to open. This window showroom video explains how casement windows are great for security and create a very air tight seal for insulation. They can be used in most replacement window applications.
This video illustrates how double hung windows have more of an older style that can be cleaned from the inside.
This window showroom video explains the new standards of energy efficient windows (a.k.a. low-e windows).
Fiberglass windows come in virtually any color you want. This video explains how unlike a vinyl window, fiberglass windows can be painted.
This window showroom video covers garden windows (a.k.a. greenhouse windows). They are typically installed over a kitchen sink and are used for growing potted plants and herbs.
Gliding windows are easy to operate and are available in vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum and wood.
This video teaches you how to compare window contractor bids. Cost is not the only basis for comparing which window company you want to install your replacement windows.
This window showroom video illustrates the difference of soundproof glass windows vs. standard windows.
The typical residential aluminum window does not insulate as well as a vinyl window or wood window. However, this video explains that some high-end heavy commercial grade aluminum windows can offer superior durability and excellent insulation.
Not all wood windows are the same. This video discusses how some wood windows can be relatively low-maintenance as compared to others. If you want a completely maintenance-free window product, vinyl windows and fiberglass windows would be a better choice.
This video talks in detail about the Simonton vinyl window products. Simonton is a high-end window manufacturer that makes both replacement windows and new construction windows. These windows come standard with double-pane low-E glass.
This video explains the features of sliding French doors and what differentiates them from other external patio doors and hinged doors.
This video is about the high-end Marvin Ultimate Sliding French Door. These exterior doors are made of solid wood and come with an aluminum exterior.
Learn how retrofit replacement windows are installed in a pre-existing window frame. This window contractor video also covers common ways for window installers to make mistakes that might result in severe water damage to your home.
This video explains the basics of vinyl windows including their high durability, low cost and high insulation values. Vinyl can be used for both replacement windows and new construction windows.
Learn about the installation process for both retrofit windows and new construction windows. This video discusses what to expect from a window contractor during the installation process from preparation to cleanup.
This window contractor video goes over the more invasive installation process of new construction windows. Learn when using a new construction window is appropriate for your remodeling project.
This window contractor video teaches you what a retrofit window is and how these windows can save you time and money with your window replacement project
This video explains the durability rating of a window known as the 'R' Value. Low R value windows are typically used in residential settings where there is not a lot of wind.
Learn about the four main types of window materials: vinyl windows, fiberglass windows, aluminum windows, and wood windows. This video also covers the installation basics for these different window types.