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Airtight, watertight and secure, Integrity from Marvin Casement and Awning windows provide DP50 design pressure ratings.

Kolbe’s Ultra Series Pocket Double Hung Replacement Windows are an all-in-one replacement window that can be installed from the interior or exterior, and existing trim may be left undisturbed.

Milgard’s Woodclad Series windows are guaranteed to never crack, peel, bend, warp, or stick due to expansion and contraction.

Pella offers a wide variety of shapes, styles and sizes to fit most any opening in a home.

The Peachtree 700 Series Double Hung Window features dent-resistant aluminum clad exteriors and hardwood interiors.

Each pocket double-hung replacement window from Jeld-Wen features AuraLast Wood sash in a pocket frame for easy installation that preserves historic exterior and interior trim.

Hy-Lite Retrofit windows come in fusion-welded vinyl fixed and operable (casement, awning and hopper) windows.

As more and more home-owners are choosing to remodel rather than build, competition for remodeling projects is getting tougher. The slowdown in new construction has sent many builders into the remodeling field to make up for lost revenue.

Remodelers need to have a few aces up their sleeves to remain competitive. Staying on top of the latest trends and knowing the range of options in the market is a good way to keep customers satisfied and discover some potential upgrades.

The hottest topic today is energy efficiency. Many consumers are choosing to modernize their existing homes through high-end remodeling jobs rather than building new ones. Two extremely popular remodeling projects include upgrading to larger windows and incorporating universal design into the structure. And window manufacturers have produced an incredible array of options in hardware and finishes to coordinate home decor with the variety of windows they’re offering.

Energy Efficiency: Fuel for Thought

According to the U.S Department of Energy, Americans will spend an average of $977 to heat their homes this winter — nearly 10 percent higher than last year. As fuel prices continue to rise, homeowners are paying close attention to ways to reduce their heating bills.

“Energy efficiency is clearly at the top of the list,” says Jeff Kibler, brand manager for Peachtree Doors & Windows.