Triple Pane vs Double Pane: Is it worth the cost?
One of the most common questions I get from customers is whether or not it is worth it to upgrade their order from double pane to triple pane. The honest answer if you live in cold weather climates like Wisconsin is almost always yes. Energy bills continue to rise and far outpace the rate of inflation. Heating and cooling costs make up the largest percentage of your utility bills and the smart consumer will seek ways to reduce their overall usage. But even after you change ou…
Finding a Qualified Contractor
You’ve heard the stories. A Contractor wins the job, takes a down payment, and disappears. How do you know how to find a great contractor? Unfortunately, there are no guarantees. What’s worse, some of the rating organizations and agencies sell high ratings to contractors. Smart consumers approach their home improvement projects with knowledge of what the do’s and don’ts are. Some contractors offer what seems to be an impossibly low price. If it is impossibly low, chances …
New Windows Add Value and Save Money
Today’s savvy homeowner knows that energy bills continue to rise. With the US Department on Energy estimating that as much as 70% of our Energy is being wasted through inefficient windows and doors, it makes sense to insulate your home and your pocket book from rising energy costs.
Gutter Protection: Do’s and Don’ts
Putting gutter protection on your home will save you a lot of unnecessary work. But before you jump into it, thinking that all gutter protection works equally, here’s a list of DO’s and DON’Ts for you. DO: Look for a gutter protection that will meet your needs. Work with a sales professional who offers different types of gutter protection. Consider your roof pitch and match it to a product that will work. Consider your climate. Will your new gutter protection create more pro…
Not all Gutters are the same
Mind in the gutter? A Few Points to Ponder When You’re Considering Gutter Replacement. Read more about Energy Master’s better gutter solutions.
U-Factors, a True Measurement of Efficiency
A u-factor is a measurement of the efficiency of a window or door. When considering a window purchase, it should be a key deciding point when choosing your windows. Some people may think a window is just a window. That’s like saying a coat is a coat. While it’s technically true, you wouldn’t want to walk out into a Wisconsin blizzard with the same sort of coat you might wear while walking your dog in Florida. It’s the same thing with windows, but unlik…
(2009) $1500 Energy Tax Credit
Energy Masters is proud to carry a line of windows, doors, siding, and roofing that qualify for the 2009 Obama Stimulus package tax credit. Under this credit, energy-efficient products that meet government standards will earn you cash back at tax time. You will be reimbursed for up to 30% of the cost of your new windows up to $1500 installed prior to the end of 2010. But be careful — not all home improvements qualify. Many windows, doors, siding prod…