Residential Windows

Windows provide the ability for us to view the outdoors from the comfort of our homes. In many cases we might take them for granted, but the windows are a highly important part of our house. If our windows are low quality, they might freeze during the wintertime or fog up during the summertime. A window that doesn’t open or close cannot only be embarrassing to others but it might leave our rooms vulnerable to weather or prevent us from catching a cooling outdoor breeze. Additionally our windows function as a form of insulation. Leaky windows will allow heat to escape in the winter, which can really add to heating costs. Conversely poorly functioning windows will allow warm air to enter the home during the summer and raise the cost of air conditioning. Finally the windows need to be easy to clean. Window screens should be easily removable which allows people to escape the house in the event of a fire or to clean them. The windows themselves should also be removable or they need to be large enough for a fire escape as well. Many windows are low-end vinyl windows. These replacement windows will still provide insulation, but they really lack the pleasing look of a high quality wood clad replacement window. Not only do the high quality windows offer a real wood finish, they are also more energy efficient which can save a homeowner on utility costs. When the time comes to install new windows either as a replacement or in the event of building onto the house, a good residential contractor is the best person to contact to ensure the job is done correctly. TR Window Services is that contractor. We install high quality, energy efficient windows. We are based out of Littleton, Colorado but we also serve the Denver and Boulder areas as well. What sets us apart from other window companies is that we are not a vinyl window company. Instead our focus is on the high quality wood or composite windows and we value customers and referrals over big money advertising. We sell and install products, plus we will service them at no cost in the event of a warranty or service claim after installation for 10 years. * For customers who need a good Denver window company TR Window Services is available to serve the Denver Area. That is also true for customers in Boulder as well. Just do a quick Internet search for “boulder windows” to find TR Window Services. They will be able to make recommendations that will make your home look great while still being able to stand up to the extreme Colorado climate. High quality Andersen windows will add a luxury look to your home, improved energy efficiency. Combined with the service and customer satisfaction that TR Window Services has to offer, you can rest assure that the job will be done right. Please visit www.trwindowservices.com for additional details or information. There is also a contact form on the website if you need to get in touch with us. 

Replacement Casement Windows

Casement Windows

Andersen casement windows are hinged on the side and open outward to the left or right, allowing you to catch breezes and direct the flow of fresh air into your home. Usually taller than they are wide, their entire sash opens to provide top-to-bottom ventilation. This also makes them a frequent choice for use as egress windows—ones that can be used as an emergency exit.

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What windows are in your home?

What windows are in your home?

Windows are an essential part of any home, providing ventilation and natural light. But not all windows are created equal. There are a variety of different types of windows available, each with its own unique advantages and drawbacks. It’s important to understand the differences between them so that you can choose the windows that best suit the needs of your home.

Double-Hung Windows

Double-hung windows consist of two sashes (the moveable part of the window) that move up and down within a single frame. They’re ideal for most homes because they’re easy to operate and maintain, but they also come with several additional benefits as well. For instance, double-hung windows provide excellent ventilation, as both sashes can be opened to allow air to circulate freely throughout the room. Furthermore, when both sashes are open at the same time it creates a “cross breeze” which makes it even easier to keep your home cool during the summer months.

Casement Windows

Casement windows consist of one large sash that swings outward on hinges when opened. This allows them to provide superior ventilation compared to other types of windows because they allow a larger amount of air into the room than double hung or sliding windows do. What’s more, because they open outward rather than inward like double-hung windows do, casement windows take up less space in your home and can be installed in areas where a traditional window won’t fit—like above countertops or sinks.

Sliding Windows

Sliding windows are another popular choice for homeowners due to their ease of use and versatility. As their name implies, these types of windows feature two sashes that slide along tracks in order to open and close them. The advantage here is that unlike other types of window frames where one side must remain stationary (i.e., casements), both sashes on sliding windows can move freely back and forth across the tracks allowing for greater flexibility when opening or closing them. Additionally, sliding windows tend to be more energy efficient than other window types since their design prevents air from escaping around their edges when closed tightly against each other like other window designs do.

No matter what type of window you choose for your home—double hung, casement or sliding—it's important to understand how each type works so you can make an informed decision about what will work best for you and your family's needs. With this guide in hand, you should now have all the information you need in order to pick out just the right type of window for your home!

Float Glass

Float Glass for Windows How is float glass made?  At the heart of the world's glass industry is the float process - invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 - which manufactures clear, tinted and coated glass for windows, and clear and tinted glass for vehicles. Float glass uses common glass-making raw materials, typically consisting of sand, soda ash (sodium carbonate), dolomite, limestone, and salt cake (sodium sulfate) etc. The process, originally able to make only 6mm thick glass, now makes it as thin as 0.4mm and as thick as 25mm. Molten glass, at approximately 1000ºC, is poured continuously from a furnace onto a shallow bath of molten tin. It floats on the tin, spreads out and forms a level surface. Thickness is controlled by the speed at which solidifying glass ribbon is drawn off from the bath. A start to finish process showing the melting or raw materials such as sand, gypsum, soda ash and limestone in the furnace, through to annealing and finally to the packaging and final inspection the glass emerges as a 'fire' polished product with virtually parallel surfaces.  A float plant operates non-stop for between 10-15 years. Our partner, Andersen Windows, uses Cardinal Insulating Glass.  Cardinal’s float glass plants are designed to provide for the demands of our valued customers. Top of the line residential window manufacturers rely on a constant supply of high quality float glass. At Cardinal FG Company, such quality is what you can expect – our five U.S. FG facilities will provide it every time.

Did you know?

• Float glass plants are enormous – over 350,000 square feet under each roof.
• Each plant uses $500,000 of natural gas and $85,000 of electricity every month.
• Plants run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Each FG plant ships 35-40 trucks of glass every day, at almost 35,000 square feet per truck.
• Glass is cut in sizes as small as 16” x 20” to as large as 130” x 204.”

These systems as well as the industry-leading inspection processes are the assurance that Cardinal glass will always meet or exceed specification and expectation. Great glass helps make great windows, so manufacturing superior float glass is always Cardinal's stated goal. Glass line

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