At one time in the not-too-distant past, windows in the home were designed and installed for one major reason: to let light into the interior rooms. Builders didn’t have access to the materials and techniques available today. But they managed to construct wooden frames that held large panes of glass to allow plenty of light in and keep the weather out. In the past few decades, new technology has brought a new type of manufactured window to the public that still serves those two basic purposes. However, these new windows provide superior insulation compared to windows of the past. It’s
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