Today’s Aluminum Windows
When modern energy-efficient windows were first developed, aluminum models quickly became a popular option. Folks wanted to take advantage of the substantial savings accrued from the lower heating bills that these windows provided. But with advancements in technology, aluminum is no longer the best selling heat-flow resistant window. Other materials like fiberglass and vinyl have […]
Is Your Copper Safe?
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, copper theft costs the national economy about $1 billion per year. With increased demand in the United States and overseas, the price of copper remains high. In parts of Texas, 40% of copper thefts occurred in homes under construction. Back in April 2008, when tornadoes were threatening Jackson, […]
The Door Dilemma: Wood or Fiberglass?
According to “Ask the Builder”, nationally syndicated news-paper columnist, Tim Carter the answer is… Fiberglass! Fiberglass doors, in his opinion, are one of the top 25 best all-time home building products. The highest quality fiberglass doors successfully imitate real wood so much so that it is difficult to determine the difference from their appearance. Yet […]