Weather Tight's Money Saving Blog

Most people don’t think of windows & doors as being the cutting edge of technology.  New advancements in energy efficiency and design are changing that perception.

Some window manufacturers now offer a windows that is designed to reduce glare, reduce solar heat gain, and dramatically reduce fading on furniture.  With the touch of a button, windows are electronically glazed and can reduce glare to a homeowners preference.  There is also a new technology being used between the panes of glass.  They can use surgical stainless steel alloys instead of traditional aluminum spacers.  This will greatly reduce seal failures and cold edges that allow condensation into the edges of the glass.

Entry door technology has also changed over the past few years.  The materials have become more durable in addition to becoming more energy efficient.  Fiberglass and steel with polyurethane foam is now being used on several models.  Having weather stripping around the door including the bottom helps keep the drafts out and improve energy efficiency.

Weather Tight has partnered with the $20,000 Custom Rockin Remodel benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc.  Volunteers from Weather Tight along with several other local businesses will be selling raffle tickets.  Fairgoers can enter to win $20,000 worth of home remodeling options from Affordable Bath & Kitchen, America in Home, Bath Fitter, Kitchen Creators, Malkin’s Carpets, Milwaukee Appliance, Seider Heating, Stone Oak Landscapes, Water Doctors and Weather Tight Corp. Raffle tickets will be sold for $2 each, 3 for $5 or 6 for $10, and proceeds go to a fantastic cause, the Ronald McDonald House. The winner of the $20,000 Custom Remodel will be drawn on Sunday, August 15 at 6pm.  The Rockin Remodel will be located at the South end of the Wisconsin Exposition Center.

Patio doors are a great way to extend your home into your yard.  They are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and increase the resale value of your home.  They look nice and can be more convenient if you are frequently going from the inside our and vise versa.  When the weather is good you can open to let in the warmth and the sunshine.

Patio doors have become much more energy efficient through the years.  The number of options and color choices has increased.  There is the option of having blinds built in between the pane of glass.  You will never need to worry about dusting blinds again, and its a great way to block the sun when you want to cool off a room.

Patio doors can be installed in a day.  If you have an existing door or window often times it can be enlarged to accomodate a patio door.  Patio doors can also be installed in a room without an existing opening.

Weather Tight has launched a new website that will improve the customer’s experience.  Some of the new features include: live chat where you can interact with an employee online, improved product information, more pictures of the products, and an overall easier navigational structure.  If you haven’t seen the new site, check it out now.  http://www.weathertightcorp.com

Weather Tight has assembled a team to ride in this year’s Ride for the Arts on June 6^th, 2010, to benefit the United Performing Arts Fund and is welcoming more participants!

Riding with Weather Tight will help keep the performing arts a part of our community, but Weather Tight has added a bonus: 10% off of your purchase when you ride on the Weather Tight team! We will also be donating 5% of all sales earned from the Ride for the Arts back to the United Performing Arts Fund.

Go to https://events.upaf.org/OFR/dsp_EventRegistration.cfm?IDER=1&reginit=1 to register for the Weather Tight Ride for the Arts team, and Weather Tight will pay $5 towards your registration fee. The password to join the Weather Tight team is window1. Happy Cycling!

Entry doors are one of the improvements that will pay for themselves and add value to your home. A high-quality entry door provides visitors and passersby a great first impression. A new entry door can also provide an added layer of security. Below are a few tips on how to choose your next entry door.

-Don’t be afraid to be fancy-Bring natural light in the front of your home with a glass door panel, transom or sidelights. Frosted, beveled and leaded stain glass patterns can add a simple touch of elegance.

-Spruce it up with hardware-You may think that handles and hinges are just functional, however they can add the finishing touches that give your door a first-class look. Ask your sales representative which color and style will work best with your home.

-Complement your home’s architecture with your style choices- Simple moldings and raised panels will complement a traditional house well, sleek lines work well with a contemporary style, and ornate carvings will match a Victorian style.

If you have been considering replacing your entry door, 2010 is a great time. Most Weather Tight entry doors qualify for the $1,500 Federal Energy Tax Credit.

You may think that the little leak from your gutters is no big deal and not a top priority. If ignored a leaky gutter can cause serious damage to your home and even cause health problems for your family. Here are a few issues that can stem from leaky gutters:

-Over time water can create mold, mildew, and stains sometimes in places you can’t see. Most mold is usually an easy thing to take care of, however it can cause people with allergies and asthma some complications.

-A gutter leak that finds its way into your home can damage wood, drywall, and even carpeting which can be costly for your family.

-A larger leak can inhibit rainwater from saturating your lawn and eventually causing a leak into your basement. This can cause foundation problems.

The important thing to remember is that as soon as you notice a leaky gutter, you should take the time to fix or replace it as soon as you can. If you need your gutters replaced, call Weather Tight at 414-459-3874 for a free consultation.

Thinking of adding a room onto your home? Need an additional bedroom, or another living space? Dreading the cost and the extended time of construction? Think about adding a SIP (Structurally Insulated Panel) room addition instead of traditional construction!

Benefits of SIP Rooms:

-Walls are made with dense foam and incased with wood and drywall. This means it is super insulated, and there is no need to search for a stud when hanging pictures!

-Extremely well insulated walls come pre-made. This means no errors in measurement, or raw construction in your yard.

-Less expensive and faster than traditional construction.

-Looks just like a part of your home with traditional siding, windows, roofs, etc.

Contact Weather Tight for more information about how you can save energy with our new SIP rooms!