Category: Windows

Are You Losing Heat Through Your Windows?

Posted on 02/07/12 by loreal No Comments
losing heat

One of the biggest ways your house loses heat during the winter is through your windows – it is estimated that an average home may lose 30% of its heat or air-conditioning energy through its windows. By replacing your old windows with energy-efficient New York Sash brand windows you will be saving money each and [...]

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Installing Windows in Winter

Posted on 01/17/12 by KatieR No Comments
window

One of the most common questions we get at New York Sash this time of year is if we install windows in the snow (or cold, sleet, wind, etc.). The answer is YES! We are able to install windows year round so that you can start enjoying the warmth and energy savings of new windows [...]

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Bow Window Replacement in New Hartford

Posted on 11/18/11 by KatieR No Comments
bow video

New York Sash recently completed a large bow window replacement in New Hartford, NY. Our customer came to us with a problematic old bow window that was deteriorated with sagging, rotten wood frame and condensation in between the glass frames. New York Sash was able to help by installing an insulated and energy efficient window [...]

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Solving a Customer’s Cracked Window in Ilion

Posted on 09/19/11 by admin No Comments
window after pic

We recently helped out a customer in Ilion who was dealing with a cracked picture window in the front of her home. A lawnmower threw a baseball through a fence and across the lawn straight into the middle of our customer’s picture window.  A temporary patch was applied, however spider lines started with the original [...]

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Fusion Welded Window Frames

Posted on 09/01/11 by admin No Comments
fusion welded window frame

When choosing new vinyl replacement windows to install in your home, there are many things to look for to determine quality and benefits of the window. One of these items you’ll want to consider is the frame. Watch this video where our owner Scot Hayes talks about the difference between mechanically fastened and fusion welded [...]

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Understanding Window Condensation

Posted on 08/18/11 by admin 1 Comment
window condensation

Condensation, which can appear as a light coating of water, water droplets, frost, ice, or some combination of the four, forms on any surface when the temperature (°F) of that surface is less than its dew point temperature.  When the humidity outside or in a certain room is extremely high, it will form moisture on windows. [...]

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Lead Safety when replacing windows

Posted on 06/29/11 by admin No Comments
Lead Safe video

Do you know about the Environmental Protection Agency Renovate, Repair and Painting rule? You should if you are considering remodeling your home, especially when replacing old windows. From the EPA: Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults [...]

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Premier Triple Pane Windows

Posted on 06/09/11 by admin No Comments
Triple Pane Window

Triple pane, or triple glazed windows are the premium window product available for your home. If you are looking to replace your windows and want the highest quality product, you definitely want to make sure you consider triple pane windows. These windows feature (as you might imagine) three panes of glass set within the frame. [...]

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Bay Window Installation in Sauquoit

Posted on 06/01/11 by admin No Comments
Sauquoit Bay Window Video

New York Sash installer James Johnson replaced old rotten windows in a Sauquoit home with new energy efficient vinyl replacement windows, including a beautiful bay window installation. New windows will increase the value of your home along with saving energy dollars!

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North Utica Siding, Windows, Door Remodel

Posted on 05/23/11 by admin No Comments
N Utica Home Remodel Video

A complete home remodel in North Utica where New York Sash used a variety of exterior home improvement products to replace the siding, windows, doors, soffit & fascia and overhang for a customer. New York Sash owner Scot Hayes and General Manager Jennifer Olivadoti discuss the job that was done in this video:

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