Specs before style. This category translates U-factor, SHGC, VT, spacers, gas fills, and air-leakage into bills you actually pay. Get climate-zone targets, NFRC label “read it right,” Low-E types by façade, argon vs krypton math, and payback models that include installation quality—not just brochure numbers.
Smart Windows & Electrochromic Glass Smart windows—especially electrochromic (EC) glass—are finally moving beyond prototypes and flagship skyscrapers. In 2025, commercialization is real, costs are trending down, and adoption is creeping from commercial into high-end residential. We’re not talking about passive tints anymore; we’re talking about glass that changes its light transmission on command to control […]
Fiberglass vs. Vinyl vs. Wood Windows: Cost, Performance & Real-World Picks Choosing your window frame material is the one decision that quietly dictates everything else—energy efficiency, durability, maintenance, aesthetics, and long-term value. Below you’ll find a no-nonsense, data-driven comparison of fiberglass vs vinyl vs wood windows, including 2025 pricing, thermal expansion (the sleeper spec most
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Complete Window Comparison – The Big Three of Premium Window Manufacturing If you’re weighing Andersen vs Pella vs Marvin windows in 2025, you’re comparing three legacy brands that dominate premium residential projects in the U.S. Each one leads in different ways—materials, design flexibility, dealer support, and long-term performance—so the “best” brand depends on your climate,
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