Time never stops. And as it rolls along, your existing windows and doors are aging and deteriorating under the beatdown of the hot summer sun and harsh winter rains.  Homeowners in the Pacific Northwest know all too well the importance of staying ahead of maintenance and repair work. Although that doesn’t mean they always know how to do it themselves! That’s where we come in. Clear View Exteriors LLC specializes in replacement windows and doors in Tacoma, WA, and the surrounding area.

Every day, we help our customers to understand better which products work best in our climate. With nearly 150 days of precipitation each year here in northwest Washington, it’s essential to maintain weathertight homes and businesses. If it’s time to update your windows and doors, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you head out to buy them:

Product ratings based on opinions are commonplace these days. But are these ratings backed by research and testing? These are not nearly as common. In the early 1990’s, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy launched a program called Energy Star. The program publicly shares product testing results for consumer education. It was founded to help consumers save money by providing a way for them to identify the most energy efficient products in the marketplace. It was also founded to help protect the environment by reducing wasted energy consumption and associated pollution.

Window and door products that are more energy efficient not only help keep utility bills down, they also make it easier for homeowners to maintain the internal climate of their home. No more need to struggle to keep a comfortable, steady indoor temperature! In turn, this benefit also helps homeowners by reducing the daily wear and tear on their heating and cooling systems, driving down long-term costs for maintenance and upkeep.

Window locking hardware and security features have advanced tremendously in the last ten or fifteen years. Locks are intuitive to use from the inside, and impossible to force open from the outside. Homeowners appreciate these hardware safety and security improvements for two reasons:

• Theft Deterrence: Would be thieves and intruders will scope out homes with older, weaker window hardware to exploit their target with relative ease of access. Installing replacement windows and doors in Tacoma, WA with updated lock systems is a smart way to stay ahead of the bad guys.
• Emergency Escape: Window and door hardware that is simple and intuitive to use is critical in an emergency situation, such as a gas leak or a house fire. It can quite literally be the difference between life and death. It’s always a tragedy when a person gets stuck at the point of escape, simply because in a rush to get out they could not understand how to open the window.

In today’s world, glass quality is also a security consideration. Homeowners can opt to install window glass interlaid with laminate. Laminate technology prevents a shattered window from collapsing to the floor. The laminate itself is sandwiched between two layers of glass and acts as an adhesive, causing the broken window to maintain its form and fit to the frame. Even though the glass is destroyed and will need to be replaced, it still acts as a barrier to entry, preventing unwanted intruders from getting inside. You can ask our pro team for more details if this feature is important to you.

It’s never been quite so available and affordable to craft build your home’s windows and doors than it is now. Homeowners looking to create architectural flare pieces that match their taste and style can do so without breaking the bank. If that’s you, you’re in luck. Clear View Exteriors LLC can provide you with customization control of the design, material, glass, insulation value, and color. We can even meet your exact specifications for off-size windows or odd shapes. And the great news is, there’s no sacrifice to the quality, efficiency, or durability of these tailor-made window and door products.

Clear View Exteriors LLC does a lot of work in the Tacoma area. We know which products work well regarding climate, security, and safety. If you’re in the market, the best way to learn more about purchasing replacement windows and doors in Tacoma, WA for your home is to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists. Give us a call or stop by our showroom during business hours. We are located at 103 E Yelm Ave, Yelm, WA 98597. Our phone number is (360) 400-1800. Tap into our expertise; we’re here to help.