Better window installation in PA

In Pennsylvania, correct window installation is basic to a comfortable, efficient home. Well chosen windows make for brighter living spaces. But a window is still a hole in the wall. Unless you get it right, it leaks heat in the winter. In the summer, it admits heat.

The good news: windows are more energy-efficient than ever. The better news: they're as good looking as they are efficient. Today's range of costs, styles and technology is almost unlimited.

Energy Efficient Tax Credit for 2011

• Any window/door or skylight with Energy Star label qualifies
• Get back 10% of material cost up to $200 for windows/skylights and $500 for doors
• There is No .30/30 needed
• Visit www.energystar.gov or www.irs.gov for more information

Top technology for Pennsylvania window installation:

• Double or triple-glazed windows. Multiple panes create dead air space to boost insulating values.
• Low-e coatings. Microthin metallic coatings bounce heat away from the house.
• Gas-insulated windows. Filling the space between panes with argon or krypton improves R-values even more.
• Spectrally selective coatings. This is a still newer technology. It reflects heat but admits light rays. Future developments may allow homeowners to switch the amount of light and heat passing through the window.

Technology has revolutionized the simple window. But a simple fact remains. Windows only perform best if they're installed right. Skilled, expert contracting is a must. Contact Mast Roofing and Construction Inc. today for your home's best window treatments.