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Why does condensation occur on the inside of my windows?
This is a common problem in cold climates during the winter, when windows can be some of the coolest surfaces in the home. Condensation will typically appear there before it appears on other surfaces....
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What are the minimum egress sizes for MI EnergyCore windows?
The minimum RO egress sizing for the MI EnergyCore products are:Double Hung: 3/0 x 6/0Single Hung: 3/0 x 5/6XO Slider: 4/6 x 4/0XOX Slider: 8/0 x 4/0 with our standard 26” wide sashCasement: 2/6 x 4/0...
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Your EnergyCore brochure refers to TMAX glass. Do you have information on...
At MI Windows and Doors we offer a variety of glass types to meet different requirements.Considerations includes climate, sound control, UV protection, and enhanced security.We offer many different...
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MI EnergyCore Double Hung Window Sill Design: Pocket Sill or Sloped Sill?
There is an age old debate in the window marketplace over whether a pocket sill or a sloped sill design is superior for a double hung window.The MI EnergyCore double hung window was designed from the...
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What's the Difference Between Design Pressure, Performance Grade, and...
Standards in the door and window industry are constantly evolving due to changes in technology, building codes and rating system performance requirements. This has led to some confusion around the...
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My city requested that I have tempered glass windows. Is this code for...
Local jurisdiction always is the last word for tempered requirements for safety glass.I would guess these windows are made with standard annealed glass (which is not safety glass) and they are too...
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What is the difference between conduction and convection through windows?
There are several terms that homeowners can familiarize themselves with so they can better understand the science behind energy efficient windows. They are conduction, radiation, convection, air...
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What's the Difference between U-factor and R-value in Energy Efficient Windows?
The biggest difference between U-factor and R-value is that U-factor measures the rate of heat transfer (or loss) while R-value measures the resistance to heat loss.R-value is a measure of...
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What is the difference between Design Pressure, Performance Grade, and...
The terms "Design Pressure", "DP," "Performance Grade," "PG," and "Structural Test Pressure," "STP" have in the past been loosely used by some in the field. The specific definitions of these terms...
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Window measurements seem confusing. Is a 3050 window 3 feet by 5 feet or 30...
Our measurements for new construction windows are in feet. For example, the 3050 stock size would be 3 ft x 5 ft or 36"x60".The size guides can be found for some of our new construction products on our...
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As I look at your patio door configurations, what is the difference between...
The X Panel signifies an operating panel. This panel can only slide to the left or right and has a handle to open the door on it. The I Panel is an intermediate panel, which can slide but does not have...
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When installed in combination with older, less efficient windows, storm windows enhance efficiency by creating another barrier between the interior of you home and the weather outside. However, ENERGY...
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I am having new windows installed in my home. How can I make sure we don't...
The key to proper window installation is to think beyond the actual act of installing. There are steps you can take both before and after the installation to ensure proper function and performance of...
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I live in the dry south west and constantly battle dust and wind coming...
In many areas of the United States, strong wind and fine soils create issues regarding dust infiltration, which can affect all fenestration products (i.e.; windows and doors). Window and door...
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