Doors and windows

Click on the manufacturers Anderson, Therma Tru, Harvey, Marvin or Lansing for more information. 

Doors
There are three common exterior door styles you can choose from: fiberglass, steel or wood. Consequently, each type of door has its advantages and disadvantages.

 Fiberglass doors are energy efficient. These doors offer up to four times the insulation that wood offers. They also require minimal to no maintenance. In addition, these doors won’t warp or deteriorate over time like wood can. 

Steel doors are usually the next common option that customers lean towards. However, they aren’t as energy efficient as fiberglass but they offer good insulating value. Depending on your environment or location, they require less maintenance. Steel doors don’t do well near the water.

Wood doors are beautiful. People love them because they can give your home that “high-end look.” You can’t get more genuine than with real wood. Wood doors are warm and inviting. However, wood doors definitely have their disadvantages as well. They require regular maintenance.

Windows
The first thing to know: You will generally pay more for a window that has greater insulating properties and is better equipped to withstand the elements. Windows aren't the place to be overly budget-conscious. In the long run, it's usually most cost-effective to install the best window you can afford.

Composite window frames consist of composite wood products, such as particleboard and laminated strand lumber, and some are mixed with polymer plastics. These composites are very stable, they have the same or better structural and thermal properties as conventional wood, and they have better moisture and decay resistance.

Vinyl window frames are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizers to keep sunlight from breaking down the material. Vinyl window frames do not require painting and have good moisture resistance. The hollow cavities of vinyl frames can be filled with insulation, which makes them thermally superior to standard vinyl and wood frames.

Fiberglass window frames are dimensionally stable and have air cavities that can be filled with insulation, giving them superior thermal performance compared to wood or uninsulated vinyl.

R-value: This measures the window's ability to prevent heat transfer—how it keeps uncomfortable temperatures outside and comfortable temperatures inside. The higher the R-value, the better.

U-value (or U-factor): Essentially the inverse of the R-value, the U-value measures the tendency to transfer heat and tells you how well the window insulates. The lower the number—which typically ranges from .20 to 1.20—the better.

Here at Miller Remodeling, we can help you with the design, style and look you are going for. We follow all the manufacturers specifications and local building codes.

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