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Welcome to the AAWD Blog...
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Atlanta Area Window and Door Co. has been installing replacement windows and replacement doors for over 25 years.
In this blog you'll find tips on selecting the right replacement products and how we can help improve your home. Vinyl windows, fiberglass doors, wood sashes, steel doors are all among the many products we offer.
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| 5/21/08 |
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When comparing energy efficient windows, one number that really matters is a U-Value. But knowing what the U-Value actually means makes the difference when selecting the right energy efficient window for your home.
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| 2/11/08 |
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Of the many investments that homeowners make...think about them for a moment.
Mutual funds, bonds, stocks, entertainment, 401 k's, automobiles, college funds, savings. How many of them are guaranteed to be around 20 years from now let alone to last a lifetime? Not only that but how many of those investments will have long term effects that will outlive their original buyer?
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| 1/21/08 |
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With our first snowfall of the year, we're reminded that Atlanta can still get chilly. Though we don't experience the harsh January weather like our neighbors to the north, the ice and snow that collected over the weekend is enough to make you wonder if your home is equipped to keep you warm.
What makes a window warm? Keeping heat inside your home. A lot of homeowners attribute the cold air that is coming into the home as the main reason their windows are cold. While it is true that cold air does infiltrate drafty single paned windows, heat loss is the biggest reason your home is so cold.
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| 1/3/08 |
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You may be one of the many Atlanta homeowners who still owns a home with single paned wood windows. And our warm thoughts and fond memories of the holiday season are not enough to keep the heating...
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| 1/3/08 |
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You may be one of the many Atlanta homeowners who still owns a home with single paned wood windows. And our warm thoughts and fond memories of the holiday season are not enough to keep the heating bills down and keep you toasty until March. Every winter day, you lose over 75% of your heat to inefficient windows. So your windows are a factor. But now you you can know how the right can windows help.
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| 12/3/07 |
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Today's AJC has a great article about a man in Roswell, GA named Jorg Voss who takes water conservation seriously. Since we discussed power and water conservation this past weekend, and although this post is not directly related to windows, it has a lot to do with our aim to help you Go Green and conserve. So here's some of the things Voss is doing on a daily basis that maybe you can try at home.
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| 12/1/07 |
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The truth is your energy usage is directly related to water usage. Since power plants use so much water every day to produce energy, the more energy you use, the more water is being put to use.
According to a NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) report 89% of all energy produced in the United States is hydroelectric. Meaning the more energy you're consuming on a daily basis, the more water your consuming as well. And with the drought effecting us in Atlanta, we need to conserve as much water as possible.
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| 11/27/07 |
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Yes this blog is entirely about green windows and doors. But I'm hoping that by spending a few minutes reading and looking around you'll be able to see some of the ordinary things you can do to reverse the trend of energy waste and high level of greenhouse gases. Everyone can do his or her part.
You may have found this blog and you want to be "green" but you're not a homeowner. If so you may not be at a place to consider replacing windows and doors with energy efficient units but you still want to help.
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| 11/23/07 |
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If your aim is to go green you'll soon find that what really makes a long term positive effect on our environment is all the little, daily decisions you make. Going green is a lifestyle. Being able to make a difference that will last a long time to come is a result of living a life that will have beneficial results.
These sundry decisions we make add up. Taking a reusable grocery bag to the store. Maybe biking to the store rather than driving. Using energy efficient light bulbs. All these choices combine to make an important impact.
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| 11/20/07 |
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It’s sort of a big deal to us. We hear about global warming, gas prices, and diminishing resources all the time. It seems you can’t turn on the news without hearing some kind of mention of these hot topics.
That’s why “Going Green” has become such a concern for so many Americans. People are now looking for ways to not only cut their energy costs to save some “green” in the pocketbook, but also make a lasting impact on the environment.
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| 10/14/07 |
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| You may have never thought about vinyl windows before reaching this blog and then taking the time to read through this article. You probably thought all windows were the same and even thought the windows in your home were just fine. As long as they’re not rotting and falling apart or fogged up between the panes of glass, why even think about it?
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