Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What percentage of heat is lost through the floor?
A: In an uninsulated home, around 35 percent of heat loss is through the walls and 25 percent is lost through the roof. The remaining 40 percent is lost through doors, windows and the floor. Feel free to check our IMPACT WINDOWS AND DOORS page here.
Q: How can heat loss be reduced in homes?
A: Simple ways to reduce heat loss include fitting carpets, curtains and draught excluders. It is even possible to fit reflective foil in the walls or on them. Heat loss through windows can be reduced by using double glazing. These special windows have air or a vacuum...
Q: Do new windows add value?
A: Window replacement might seem like a costly addition for a house you want to sell, but many property experts estimate it can add up to 10% to the value of your home. In areas such as Edinburgh where prices are already high, this can potentially give you a good...
Q: What flooring adds the most value?
A: Hard surface flooring will give you the best return on investment, or ROI. Hardwood will be your best bet with the highest ROI since it's the long-standing preferred flooring choice. http://superiorimpactwindows.com/
Q: Do plantation shutters add value to your home?
A: Plantation shutters add to the value of your home because they stay with the house. Most window coverings are temporary and homeowners may leave them behind with the home but the choice is largely up to the owner. INTERIOR SHUTTERS, SHADES & BLINDS
Q: Why should we prevent heat loss?
A: Insulating materials are bad conductors and so this reduces the heat loss by conduction. The material also prevents air circulating inside the cavity, therefore reducing heat loss by convection. Heat loss through the roof can be reduced by laying loft insulation....
Q: Do window treatments add value to your home?
A: The right window treatments can also increase home value, says Culpepper. ... “They fit in with just about any décor and offer a clean, cohesive look throughout the home,” adds interior designer Celeste Stewart. Custom window treatments can result in a one to two...
Q: Are replacement windows worth it?
A: Overall, the cost of replacement windows is worth the money you'll spend—you'll recoup about 70 to 80 percent of your costs on your home's market value. So if your window replacement cost is $400, you can expect that to increase your home's value by $280 to $320....
Q: Can new windows save energy?
A: Yes, new windows can help you save money on your energy bill. ... If you have single-pane windows, replacing them with Energy Star-qualified products will save you between $126 and $465 a year, depending on the number of windows you replace and where in the United...
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