With its upgraded windows, the Empire State Building is enjoying an annual energy savings of $338,508. In 2009 New York’s Empire State Building showcased a new process to retrofit existing buildings to improve environmental sustainability. The goal of the $500 million upgrade program is to upgrade some of the tallest buildings in New York City to reduce energy usage by up to 38%. The process was also created with the intention of being used for similar projects around the world. The program is being spearheaded by former President Bill Clinton’s Clinton Climate Initiative, as well as the Rocky Mountain Institute, Johnson Controls Inc. and Jones Lang LaSalle. “In this distressed economic climate, there is a tremendous opportunity for cities and building owners to retrofit existing …
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Consider Design When Selecting Replacement Windows for Your San Diego Home
When choosing replacement windows and doors for your San Diego home, you’ll find we offer many choices to match or improve the design of your home. Here are a few tips that will help you select the right windows and doors. Look at the house as a whole and determine which look you are trying to achieve. Is your house contemporary or more traditional? Then we choose a type of installation. Retrofit windows will be cheaper but you will lose some of the glass space of the window. New construction style is more costly, but it will give you maximum glass view. The color of the window is also important. The standard colors are white or beige, but for an exterior you can usually choose from a variety of colors. Another option you need to consider is grids. You can have different styles from …
Choosing the Right San Diego Replacement Window Company
Replacing the windows and doors in your home is not an easy task. Right from the beginning of your project you are faced with two options: Do you hire somebody to do the job or do you tackle it yourself? If you decide to do the project yourself, B.M. Windows can help you choose the right product, help you to measure the windows and supply all the necessary materials needed for a proper installation. If you decide to hire a company or a contractor to do the project for you, you should focus on a few different but essential aspects. Research the company Check the company’s legitimacy. Does the company you are trusting with such an important project have proper licensing and insurance? You should check the BBB record for any complaints, if there are complaints how many? Check the product …