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1.
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Why should I buy custom
replacement windows? |
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2.
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Can I install custom-made
windows myself? |
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3.
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What's the difference
between vinyl, wood, and aluminum windows? |
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4.
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I've heard windows
corners can seperate and leak air. What's the best way
to put windows together? |
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5.
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What is pinch fusion-welding? |
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6.
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My old windows used
putty to hold the glass in place. Is there a better way? |
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7.
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What are cam locks
and ventilation locks? |
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8.
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What is an air infiltration
rate, and what should I look for? |
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9.
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Are Great Lakes Windows
ENERGY STAR Qualified? |
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10.
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What is a U-factor?
Can it help me choose a better window? |
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11.
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What is an R-factor
and how important is it? |
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12.
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What are the R-factors, for various windows frames, and what is considered acceptable? |
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13.
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What is "warm edge" technology and how does it effect thermal efficiency? |
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14.
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Is all window glass the same? |
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15.
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Is all Low-E glass the same? |
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16.
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Why do you use exotic gases in your insulated glass units,
and are these gases safe? |
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17.
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Can the right glass really reduce furniture and carpet
fading? |
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18.
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I prefer humidity over dryness in my home. Can I reduce
or eliminate condensation on my windows without reducing
the humidity level? |
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19.
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I want windows that will help eliminate the noise from
outside. Is there such a thing? |
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20.
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Do I have to replace my windows with the same style windows,
or can I choose a different style? |
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21.
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I like the maintenance-free benefits of vinyl, but I really
like the look of a wood interior. Can I get a woodgrain
look on vinyl windows? |
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22.
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Are interior woodgrain finishes durable and long lasting? |
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23.
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What features should be considered standard when I buy
replacement windows? |
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24.
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What about decorative glass? Is it worth the cost, and
what kind of choices are available? |
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25.
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Are some windows easier and safer to clean than others? |
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26.
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I've heard about a new, higher-quality window glass that
cleans easily and stays cleaner longer than ordinary glass. |
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27.
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Why are sliding patio doors so hard to roll? |
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28.
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Aren't patio doors easy to break into? |
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29.
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What's the advantage to having an exterior keylock on
my patio door? |
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30.
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It seems like the first thing to go wrong with a patio
door is its screen. Is yours any better? |
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31.
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How do I decide between a sliding or hinged patio door? |
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32.
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Can I get high security in a hinged patio door? |
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33.
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Aren't patio doors, whether sliding or hinged, a major
source of energy loss because of the increased glass surface
area? |
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34.
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What kind of warranty should Ii look for when buying windows? |
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35.
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What kind of warranty does the Great Lakes Window provide? |
