windows

Residential Window Replacement

Many home owners understand the long-term benefits of replacing one or more windows in their home, especially if your home is long-overdue for an important upgrade to save on your heating and cooling bills. Residential window replacement might be an important step in the right direction, but with all of the many terms, calculations and options on the market today you may not immediately recognize what option is best for you. Generally speaking, your primary goal is to sift through the large amount of window options, colors and materials to pick your perfect window. For this reason, replacing only one window or several an save you both time and money during your own residential window replacement project because your choices will be more limited to finding a good match for your home’s other existing windows.

However, if energy ratings and finding a window that will help reduce your energy bills is your primary option, then pay close attention to the energy rating system listed on windows when you begin your search for that perfect window for your home. Many windows have an energy label from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), or “window rating council” that judges many windows to rate their efficiency. One important measure to consider during your residential window replacement project involves the window’s U-factor, which is basically a measure of the window’s tendency to transmit heat (either into your home in the summer, or away from your home in the winter!) Windows that insulate well will have low ratings for the U-factor, so keep your eyes peeled for windows that score well on this important measure. Finally, when you begin your residential window replacement project, don’t forget to speak to a professional installer if you have any doubts!

Window Glass Replacement

When the cold of winter or the heat of summer is fast approaching, window glass replacement can be cost effective way to insulate your home. Your existing windows may have been worn with age and the elements, are cracked, or perhaps you have a broken pane or two in that long-forgotten attic window. All things being equal, replacing your glass may be a necessity and an important improvement to your home. When looking at this specific improvement, like any project replacing glass in your windows involves selecting the proper type of glass, estimating costs, and performing the installation. Most experts and window installers will recommend that you replace single pane glass with an insulated dual pane model that over time will vastly reduce your energy bills. Installation and the added material costs of dual pane glass are important to consider when you are considering your window glass replacement project.

Most of us understand that dual pane glass is superior to single pane and acts as a terrific barrier to heat, cold and noise that may invade our home. However installing this new barrier can require some work and refitting of your windows so an expert should be consulted if you are not familiar with some of the key window glass replacement techniques necessary to replace single- with dual-pane glass. With specialized tools and experience in refitting windows, a technician can deepen the existing mortises in your windows to accommodate dual-pane glass and while you’re at it, you may be interested in a special type of dual-E glass. Found in specialized dual-pane applications, dual-E is more costly but the perfect option for your window glass replacement project because it incorporates a microscopic layer of metal that reflects radiant heat away from the window, greatly increasing your home’s insulating capability.

RokAjaxSearch

What is RokAjaxSearch

RokAjaxSearch brings fantastic search functionality to Joomla, using the powerful and versatile javascript library, Mootools.

So, what does the module do? The best description is an example, simple type test in the search box in the upper right of Meridian and wait ... and a popup shall materialise, showcasing the Joomla search results for you.

How do I configure RokAjaxSearch?

We will take a quick look at the parameters you will find when you install this module. There are 4 columns, parameters, options, demo and description. The parameter column lists each available setting for the module; options lists the available options to choose from; demo lists the options chosen on the demo and description outlines what the module does.

RokTabs

What is RokTabs?

RokTabs is a fully independent and incredibly flexible standalone version of the popular template feature, RokSlide. That being, a module that displays content in tabs that are scrollable and can rotate automatically. The module itself is installable into Joomla and can be easily utilised on any template, not just Meridian. As its name implies, its a tabbed based module to efficiently showcase your content to your visitors. RokTabs can now load modules inside its tabs, you just need to insert {loadposition name} and it will load the position you defined as *name*

How do I configure RokTabs?

We will take a quick look at the parameters you will find when you install this module. There are 4 columns, parameters, options, demo and description. The parameter column lists each available setting for the module; options lists the available options to choose from; demo lists the options chosen on the demo and description outlines what the module does.