Solutions to Keep Your House COOL in the Summer and WARM in the Winter | Matt Hoots with @SawHorseDesignBuild interviews Amelia Godfrey with @southface about how heat transfers within a house. They are in the training cabin...
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Bauwerk Building Solutions | High Performance Windows and Doors
Bauwerk Building Solutions | High Performance Windows and Doors | Bauwerk Building Solutions provides high-performance windows and doors for the #1920sMakeoverATL passive house. Tyler and Nils demonstrate their uPVC European...
Window Options for Retrofits and New Construction
Window Options for Retrofits and New Construction | Matt Hoots with SawHorse interviews Mike Barcik with Southface to explore the best window options for retrofits and new construction. Filmed outside the Southface training...
Energy Efficient Modern Steel Doors and Windows | Acadia
Steel doors and windows look great however are horribly inefficient if they are solid steel. The best way to get the look of steel with the performance of wood is to have a “thermal break” installed.
Solatube International – Natural Daylighting for Your Home or Business
Traditional windows and skylights are good for letting light into your home or office, however, they may also be a large source of heat loss or gain. You also may go half of the day without sunlight even when the sun is out. Daylight tunnels are a cost-effective way to efficiently capture the sun and bring its daylight into the built environment possibly eliminating the need for artificial lighting during the day.
Marvin Windows and Doors Series: Ultimate Signature, Modern Signature, Elevate, and Essential
Marvin has recently decided to change up the names for their windows, so there is less confusion. The original line of windows and doors was just called “Marvin Windows and Doors.” These included their solid wood doors and windows and the wood core windows and doors with aluminum cladding.
Common Marvin Window & Door Installation Issues Explained
Matt Hoots, the owner of www.SawHorse.net, explains what to look out for in a typical window and door installation. Even though this one demonstrates Marvin’s window and door installations, the basic principles are applicable for all doors and windows.
The Marvin Signature™ Collection- (Ultimate) – Wood Core with Exterior Aluminum Cladding
n 2019, Marvin rebranded all of its windows and doors. What was previously known as Marvin Windows and Doors is now called Marvin- Signature Collection- Ultimate. This is the all-wood OR wood core with Aluminum clad windows and doors.
All Fiberglass Window Frame – Marvin Essential Series
The Marvin Essential Series is an all fiberglass window and door. It was previously called Marvin All-Ultrex. Fiberglass is much stronger and more durable than other non-wood options such as PVP and Aluminum. Fiberglass expands and contracts at the same rate as the glass in the window which helps the lifespan of the glass and prevents glass failure.
Rot Proof Windows and Doors || Marvin Elevate Series
In 2019, Marvin Windows and Doors rebranded to simply be called Marvin. They changed the names of the lines of their windows and doors as well. Previously called Marvin Integrity, Marvin Elevate is a fiberglass core with wood interior cladding.
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