{"id":78132,"date":"2018-09-07T19:23:57","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T19:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearviewwa.com\/?page_id=78132"},"modified":"2020-03-04T05:14:48","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T05:14:48","slug":"replacement-windows-doors-tacoma-wa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clearviewwa.com\/replacement-windows-doors-tacoma-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Tacoma Windows & Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tips for Purchasing Replacement Windows and Doors in Tacoma, WA” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” el_class=”heading-title”][vc_column_text]\"replacementTime 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,<\/strong> and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

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:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Look for Energy Star Ratings” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” el_class=”heading-title”][vc_column_text]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.<\/p>\n

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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Keep your Family and Belongings Safe and Secure” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” el_class=”heading-title”][vc_column_text]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:<\/p>\n