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“Thermally Broken” Windows Explained

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“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a window’s construction in the windows and door manufacturing industry. The term refers to the fact that an aluminum frame is manufactured with an interior and an exterior side joined by a barrier. Thermal windows prevent heat loss in the winter.

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All About Window Testing

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Faulty, leaking, windows can be frustrating, both financially and lack energy efficiency. Windows that let drafts in, cause cold spots, collect condensation, dampness, and mould, usually don’t offer enough defence against noise pollution either. Calculating thermal efficiency involves figuring out its U-Value.

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A Dark Exterior Helps To Hide This Modern Home In The Forest

Contemporist

Robert Young Architects has designed a modern home with an abundance of windows, and that's also surrounded by forest.

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Modern Mountain Homes: Best Interior and Exterior Ideas

Architecture Ideas

Modern mountain homes have the best structures and designs, and many are always interested in staying in these mountain areas. These homes are typically built on steep, mountainous terrain and feature large windows to enjoy the stunning views. What are Modern Mountain Homes?

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These Five Homes Get a Fresh Outlook With Custom Windows and Doors

Dwell

Despite light’s transformative power, standardized window sizes remain a mainstay in home improvement centers. While there’s nothing wrong with the ease and convenience of stock windows, we know that one size doesn’t (and shouldn’t) always fit all.

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The Stories at City Modern by McIntosh Poris Associates

Archinect

The Stories at City Modern is part of a four-block development by Bedrock that consists of four renovated Victorian homes and 19 new structures—a mix of townhomes and midrise apartment buildings comprising 400 individual dwellings. The Stories’ design is a modern reinvention of a stacked flat. The primary des.

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26+ Modern Grey House Exterior Color Schemes and Designs

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That is the reason why many prefer to go with shades of this in-between color, which can be the case when choosing exterior house colors as well. Are Grey House Exterior Color Schemes Suitable for Houses? In recent times these modern grey house exterior color schemes have led grey to be one of the most chosen colors for a structure.