Retrofit windows

In May 2011 we began a deep energy retrofit of our old, cold, drafty house in Saugerties, New York. Because the house was poorly and cheaply built in the 1840s (apparently from scraps and salvage), we were leery of opening up the walls from the outside, lest we find that the clapboard siding and incomplete sheathing were all that had kept the house from collapsing.

Insulating old windows in this historic castle was easy with window inserts. 54 beautiful windows, draft-free. See for yourself.

I have long advocated for deep energy retrofits; as we developed the resilient investing system, this became an obvious activity promoting tangible assets close to home. “Remodel your house so that it uses dramatically less energy,” I’d proclaim. “It’ll be more comfortable, and you can save money and the planet at the same time!” Experts like McKinsey & Company assured me that insulation and heating systems pay off very quickly. After two years of actually tackling it at our house, the…

The replacement window myth is pervasive and tough to beat, but this post comes armed with facts to show you that new windows are not all they appear to be.

Use this guide and common carpentry tools to install a sash kit or window insert on your home without destroying the surrounding molding or exterior casing.

Are you planning a bathroom makeover? These budget-friendly bathroom makeover tips will keep your expenses low and your creative juices high!

Retrofit of a 40 year old bungalow. This involved external insulation. To avoid deep window reveals we moved the windows forward and finished the deep internal reveals with insulated plasterboard and attractive timber linings. www.renova.ie

There are many working components involved when it comes to engineering top-of-the-line replacement windows. Read our blog to learn more.

Windows play an essential role in our homes by providing natural light, ventilation, and insulation.

For years I have used vinyl trim on my egress windows (retrofit/not new construction). It is just so expensive... Almost $40 to trim a 4'x4' slider. I hate...