Argon replaces air between two panes of glass and ... remember that they will usually add to the cost of the window. Next week: Wood windows and how low-E glass works. Ron Nodine is owner of ...

Scientists are trying to make the see through wood a bit less frosty Wood is a classic building material which has been used for thousands of years... but not often for windows, given that it can ...

With a little effort, you can eliminate gaps, glaze panes and use caulk to make old wood windows more energy efficient and to help minimize the toll that time has taken. (Ted Jackson, NOLA.com ...

Wood window panes aren’t ready for home installation just yet. Baruah conceded that more work needs to be done to improve its transparency. And while the small amount of hemicellulose- and ...

The technology is still being developed but scientists hope that wooden window panes will become a reality in the future. They say there are lots of benefits to using this type of wood to replace ...

Wood windows are susceptible to various types of damage, including rot, warping, and cracked panes. Wood window repair often begins with identifying these issues early on. Rot typically occurs due ...

Lay a very thin (about 1/16 of an inch) layer of putty in the window frame where the glass pane will rest. Most people forget this first step. Make sure that the glass pane is the correct size.

A couple of panes have fallen out ... If you discover that the windows need more than new glass — if the wooden frames are deteriorating, for example — companies that specialize in restoration ...