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In windows, the lower the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient - what tells the fraction of solar energy reflected away from a window - the more energy efficient the window.

It's among the things people shopping for quality, cost-effective replacements should be looking at, said Jones, owner of Tulsa Renew, a home improvement business that specializes in siding, window and door installations.

The rating measures on a scale from zero to one with most values ranging from .25 to .80. An SHGC value of .25, for example, means that 25 percent of available solar energy is penetrating a given window with that rating.

"The closer to zero you get, all that means is that you're going to keep out more heat," Jones said. A rating of .30 or lower is widely accepted as ideal.

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission ordered five companies to stop making exaggerated claims about the energy efficiency of their windows. The five companies promised their energy-efficient windows would cut bills by 40 percent to 50 percent, though the claims are unsupported, the FTC said in a press release.

The FTC named Pennsylvania-based Gorell Enterprises Inc., Maryland-based Long Fence and Home, LLLP, California-based Serious Energy Inc., Kentucky-based THV Holdings, LLC and Winchester Industries, also based in Pennsylvania, in its complaint.

"If a company is making big, big claims about how much money their windows can save, (consumers) want to get online and research that company," said Scott Burnett, owner of Burnett Inc. Windows and Siding.

At most, homeowners replacing windows can expect savings between 7 percent and 15 percent - this from the government-backed Energy Star program, which tests products against a set of standards laid out by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Windows alone can't make for those bigger types of savings, Burnett says. But combine other factors like attic and wall insulation and high-efficiency HVAC with window improvements, and the savings will go up.

Ratings matter and so do materials, Burnett says. The best materials for the frame and sashes, he said, are wood, fiberglass, vinyl or a composite of the three. When it comes to the glass pack, shoppers should look for the high efficiency, low-E glass, both business owners say.

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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Window World, Inc., America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company, has announced the 2012 launch of its 'One More Day' campaign, a fundraising plan dedicated to providing St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with a full day of operating expenses. The initiative is headed by Window World Cares, the charitable foundation of Window World.

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The initiative was developed by a Window World store owner and embraced by Tammy Whitworth, chairman and CEO of Window World and co-founder of Window World Cares, to cover the additional costs that leap day will bring to St. Jude this year.

"One more day could mean the chance of a lifetime for these children," said Whitworth. "St. Jude ensures that no family ever pays for their child's care. We at Window World are honored to help make this possible."

Beginning in 2008, Window World set a goal of providing funding for one full day of operations $1.7 million for St. Jude. In 2011, Window World exceeded that goal by donating $2.3 million. In 2010, Window World Cares was named New Corporate Partner of the Year because of its ongoing involvement with St. Jude.

More than 200 Window World stores nationwide will donate toward a second day of funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Window World plans to execute a number of activities during the year to help meet the goal. One of the biggest events will be the Window World Family Reunion, an annual gathering that brings all of Window World together. The last two Family Reunions each raised more than $500,000 for Window World Cares. This year's reunion is scheduled to take place August 1 5, 2012.

Additionally, Window World raises funds through 'the Stinger,' a 2011 concept show car and tribute to the first ever winning Indianapolis 500 car, the 1911 Marmon Wasp. The Stinger showcases the signatures of more than 190 former Indy 500 starters. For each signature received, Window World makes a donation of $189 the price of a Window World replacement window to Window World Cares. To date, signatures on the Stinger have resulted in donations totaling more than $36,000.

To learn more about Window World Cares and its relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to make a donation, please visit http://www.WindowWorldCares.com.

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For 50 years, the 4ft cross etched into the crematorium chapel window has been a poignant symbol offering comfort to mourners.

But all that is to change after town hall bureaucrats decided it might offend other religions.

And so even though there has not been a single objection the window is being taken out and replaced by a clear pane.

Cross row: The central window at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, will be removed to appease members of other faiths

The decision has infuriated many in Bath, who see it as yet another example of Christianity being sidelined in a society obsessed with political correctness.

They include Hugh Mackay, 82, a former Christian missionary in Nigeria who lives nearby. It seems there is a determined secular campaign to try to obliterate religious heritage in our country, he said.

The council says it is not to upset people of all faiths but Ive talked to Hindus, Muslims and Jews and none of them have ever complained.

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Jim Abraham is building a new house in Springfield and Joe and Helen Swaar want to make some improvements to their home in Mason City.

All three were at the Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s 2012 Home Expo Friday to get ideas for their upcoming projects. The Swaars checked out window replacement companies, and Abraham was looking for suggestions for both for inside and outside.

“We’re looking for some landscaping ideas, paint and closet organizing systems. We’ve gotten some great ideas,” Abraham said.

This year’s expo runs through Sunday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. There are 140 exhibitors that specialize in everything from banking, building, and landscaping to flooring, garages and cabinetry.

Misty Buscher, director of the expo, said the show was set up for people just like Abraham and the Swaars.

“It’s very low pressure. People can come out and browse what’s new in the remodeling and building industry and not feel like they are being pressured to buy anything,” Buscher said.

It’s not uncommon for people building a new house to bring their plans to the show and talk to exhibitors, she said.

“On the remodeling side, we see people come out, and then come back the next day with measurements of their kitchen or bathroom,” Buscher said.

Joe and Helen Swaar said the window project has a sentimental side.

They lived in the same house outside Mason City for 47 years while Joe farmed. The house had a bow window that they enjoyed, but when they moved into Mason City eight years ago, their new house didn’t have such a window.

Bow windows protrude outward from the house. Inside, there often is a bench in the window.

“We decided that the thing to do was come down here to the home show and see if we can take the windows out and put a new one in. We’ve gotten several good ideas,” Joe said.

About 6,000 people attended last year’s home show.

Buscher a loan officer at Security Bank,  said she has noticed an increase in the last two months in the number of people coming in to get loans for new construction.

“Interest rates are low, and people are starting to feel comfortable spending money again. Everybody was holding back for awhile,” Buscher said.

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What: Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s 2012 Home Expo

Where: Prairie Capital Convention Center

When: Today, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission: $6; children 12 and under enter free. Today, $1 off admission for firefighters, police officers, EMTs and military personnel. On Sunday, $1 off admission for people 65 and older.

People can also get $1 off admission each day by bringing canned goods to the expo. The items will will be donated to the St. Martin de Porres Center.

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Alexander Window Company, a window replacement and repair company, has extended its special winter pricing for installations.

Burlingame, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2012

Bay Area window repair company, Alexander Window Company a window and door replacement specialists serving the San Francisco Bay Area and the Peninsula, has extended its special winter sale on installations through March 1. In this economy, save extra cash by going to Alexander Window Company for Simonton windows at discounted prices, plus a special price on the installation. One of Alexander Window’s skilled craftsmen completes each installation and every Simonton’s product comes with a transferrable, lifetime warranty.

Simonton Windows is a market leader that continues to advance the designs of their windows and doors, while developing new products that meet today’s unique economic, environmental and energy-related demands.

“We had Alexander Company install a vinyl sliding patio door and the adjacent windows, and they did a fantastic job. The quote was scheduled quickly and was slightly under the price of the other estimate. The work was also scheduled quickly. The workmen arrived on time, cleaned up, and the patio door looks great. Overall, the company was very professional, and the result is excellent,” Tim S. of Burlingame said on Yelp.com

For more information about the winter sale or any of Alexander Window Company’s products or services, call 650-373-3900 or view the company on the web at http://www.alexanderco.com. Alexander Window Company is located at 1322 Marsten Road in Burlingame.

About Alexander Window Company

Since 1971, Alexander Window Company has provided residents and businesses of the Peninsula and all of the San Francisco Bay Area with the very best in home windows and doors. As a family owned and operated business, Alexander Window Company offers window replacement services, window repairs, window installations, door installations and door replacements. Alexander Window Company carries products from the top window manufacturers in the country, including Anderson Windows and Doors, LBL Windows, Marvin Windows and Doors, Fleetwood, Milgard Windows, Simonton Windows, Pittsburgh-Corning Glass Block, Tru-Frame Garden Windows and Velux Skylights.

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When it comes to new or replacement vinyl windows, one window does much the same as another, right? Wrong! Introducing Windows by Four Seasons and its exclusive, high performance technology.

The leading-edge technology used to create Four Seasons vinyl replacement windows makes them a cut above the rest for strength, durability, safety, security, ease of maintenance and energy efficiency. What's more, the homeowner doesn't have to settle for one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter designs. New windows will be custom made to the home's exact requirements with a choice of colors, styles and finishes that perfectly complement the home. Even better news, all of this comes at a moderate price point.

An exclusive glazing system known as CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ is used in the manufacture of Four Seasons' beautiful, super energy-efficient, heavy-duty replacement windows. CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ is available in double or triple pane options with both argon and krypton gas filling. By using the optimal glazing recipe, Four Seasons can match the vinyl windows to the heating and cooling needs of the specific local climate.

Four Seasons vinyl replacement windows are proudly made in the USA. Their combination of premier window designs and CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ glazing recipes have created a unique energy-saving replacement window that is suitable for use in both commercial and domestic buildings, and in either extremely warm or extremely cold environments.

As well as being energy-efficient, Four Seasons replacement windows are hard to beat when it comes to durability, safety and security. The company utilizes the maximum Titanium Dioxide in its UPVC recipe to provide superior UV protection and impact resistance, while vinyl window sashes are strengthened by adding a hot–dipped galvanised steel insert, for a family's safety and security. Steel inserts can be also be added into the window frames if desired by the homeowner.

If areas where security is a concern, it's good to know that Four Seasons vinyl windows feature a number of additional safety and security features. Internal glazing beads prevent glass being removed from the exterior; 'pocket' sills stop burglars from 'jimmying' the windows open and dual positive action locks mean the windows are automatically locked when they're closed.

While every customer wants their new vinyl replacement windows to last, and to keep their family safe and secure, they want them to be beautiful too. And Four Seasons vinyl replacement windows certainly won't disappoint. They produce every style window imaginable, from double-hung and casement, to picture and sliding, to bow or bay, and even awning windows.

You can also add character to the architectural design of the windows by choosing from a palette of colors and grain textures. Combine either a smooth or foil color on the outside with a wood grain finish on the inside – whatever blends best with the individual style and décor of the home. And for the perfect finishing touch, there's a range of matching window catches or a choice of etched glass too.

Four Seasons has a commitment to 'Build the Best' and their ongoing investment in leading-edge technology certainly makes them a premier brand in the new and replacement vinyl window market. So don't make the mistake of thinking all replacement window products are the same, and be sure to check out Four Seasons Windows before you buy.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Window World, Inc.®, America's largest replacement window and home remodeling company, sponsored a mission for the Veterans Airlift Command on February 19. Three wounded veterans traveled from Washington, D.C., to Meridian, Miss., to speak about their experiences to marines who are scheduled to deploy to combat zones. They have also planned this trip to Mississippi to visit a friend and fellow Marine.

USMC LCPL Kyle Carpenter, one of the passengers on the February 19 mission, was serving in Afghanistan when he was hit by an enemy grenade in 2010. Carpenter heroically threw himself on the grenade to shield his fellow Marine, losing his right eye and suffering other severe injuries in the process.

Dominic Davila and Rory Hamil were also aboard the flight to Mississippi. Davila had his right leg amputated below the knee as a result of an insurgent bombing in Afghanistan in 2009. Hamil lost his right leg in 2011 after stepping on an explosive pressure plate in Afghanistan. Fellow Marine William Romero was also on the flight.

"We're thrilled that we're able to give back to these veterans who have given so much," said Tammy Whitworth, chairman and CEO of Window World and co-founder of Window World Cares. "Several members of our Window World family are veterans so this cause is one that is dear to our hearts. We're proud to support such a great organization."

The Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) is a non-profit organization that facilitates free air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes, through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. To date, Window World Cares has supported 23 missions for the VAC totaling more than 100 hours of flight time.

In addition to supporting veteran missions, Window World Cares has also dedicated a custom chopper built by Orange County Choppers to the VAC. The bike was built in 2011 and will be unveiled to the public on an episode of "American Chopper" scheduled to air Monday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m. EST on Discovery Channel.

For more information about Window World or Window World Cares, please visit http://www.WindowWorld.com and http://www.WindowWorldCares.com. To learn more about the Veterans Airlift Command, visit http://www.VeteransAirlift.org.

About Window World, Inc.®:
Window World, Inc.®, headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America's largest replacement window company with stores and offices in more than 200 cities nationwide. Founded in 1995 and led by CEO Tammy Whitworth, the company consistently delivers value to homeowners by combining quality windows, siding and doors with excellent service at low prices. An ENERGY STAR® retail partner, Window World sells and installs more than one million high-quality residential replacement windows annually and has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval four years in a row. Through a brand and design partnership with Kathy Ireland, the company offers an assortment of windows, siding and door collections exclusively by kathy ireland Home® by Window World. For more information, visit http://www.WindowWorld.com or call 1-800-NEXT-WINDOW.

About Window World Cares™:
Window World Cares™, founded by Todd and Tammy Whitworth, is the charitable foundation of Window World, Inc. and corporate partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Since its inception in 2008, Window World Cares has raised more than $2.3 million for St. Jude and was named New Corporate Partner of the Year in 2010. In addition to St. Jude, Window World Cares also supports the Veterans Airlift Command, which provides free transportation to injured soldiers, veterans and their immediate families. To learn more about Window World Cares and its charitable partners or to donate, visit http://www.WindowWorldCares.com.

About Veterans Airlift Command:
The VAC facilitates free private air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes. All flights are made available through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. To learn more about the Veterans Airlift Command, visit http://www.veteransairlift.org.

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Window World, Inc.
Phone: 336-667-2100
E-mail: twoods@windowworld.com

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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Window World, Inc.®, the nation's largest replacement window and home remodeling company, and Window World Cares™, its charitable foundation, will be featured on an upcoming episode of the hit reality television show American Chopper. Orange County Choppers, the starring company of the show, built the custom bike for Window World to support the Veterans Airlift Command (VAC). The episode will premiere Monday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m. EST on Discovery Channel.

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The Veterans Airlift Command provides free private air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes, through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. To date, Window World Cares has supported 22 missions for the VAC totaling 100 hours of flight time. These flights have transported 33 soldiers and 71 total passengers.

"The newest Window World bike created by Orange County Choppers honors the deserving veterans that have given our country so much," said Tammy Whitworth, chairman and CEO of Window World and co-founder of Window World Cares. "We have been blessed to partner with such a great organization and look forward to growing together in the future."

Window World has partnered with Orange County Choppers for the third time to build the VAC Bike. The first bike, the Window World Chopper, was unveiled in May 2010 and was featured on American Chopper that same year. The second, the St. Jude Dream Bike, was built to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. It was unveiled in December 2010 and was highlighted on an episode of American Chopper in 2011.

The Window World episode of American Chopper will re-air on Monday, Feb. 27, at 11 p.m. EST and Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m. EST. For more information about Window World, Window World Cares or the VAC Bike, visit http://www.WindowWorld.com.

About Window World, Inc. ®:
Window World, Inc.®, headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America's largest replacement window company with stores and offices in more than 200 cities nationwide. Founded in 1995 and led by CEO Tammy Whitworth, the company consistently delivers value to homeowners by combining quality windows, siding and doors with excellent service at low prices. An ENERGY STAR® retail partner, Window World sells and installs more than one million high-quality residential replacement windows annually and has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval four years in a row. Through a brand and design partnership with Kathy Ireland, the company offers an assortment of windows, siding and door collections exclusively by kathy ireland Home® by Window World. For more information, visit http://www.WindowWorld.com or call 1-800-NEXT-WINDOW.

About Window World Cares™:
Window World Cares™, founded by Todd and Tammy Whitworth, is the charitable foundation of Window World, Inc. and corporate partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Since its inception in 2008, Window World Cares has raised more than $2.3 million for St. Jude and was named New Corporate Partner of the Year in 2010. In addition to St. Jude, Window World Cares also supports the Veterans Airlift Command, which provides free transportation to injured soldiers, veterans and their immediate families. To learn more about Window World Cares and its charitable partners or to donate, visit http://www.WindowWorldCares.com.

About Veterans Airlift Command:
The VAC facilitates free private air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes. All flights are made available through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. To learn more about the Veterans Airlift Command, visit http://www.veteransairlift.org.

CONTACTS:
Todd Woods
Window World, Inc.
Phone: 336-667-2100
E-mail: twoods@windowworld.com

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