Enjoy Peace and Quiet All Summer Long with CGI®
Summer is a time to celebrate. For Rod McDee and the Rod Squad*, it’s also the best time to highlight the daily advantages of installing impact-resistant windows and doors. The perk you’ll hear them talking up most often – and most enthusiastically – is sound abatement. “Impact windows and doors from CGI® are essential for […]
Strengthen Your Curb Appeal with New Windows and Doors
Could your curb appeal game be stronger? Rod McDee and the Rod Squad like to think of themselves as home improvement personal trainers (in addition to their actual jobs and their volunteer R&D work*), and their number one tip for instantly shaping up your home’s style and performance is… you guessed it: CGI® windows and […]
Lower Your Utility Bill with These Four Energy-Saving Secrets
The average energy bill for a typical single family home in the United States is $2,060, according to ENERGY STAR. Together, heating and cooling make up a significant portion of this figure, while electronics, water heating, lighting, and appliances also come into play. Related: Six Smart Ways to Spend Unexpected Money Many factors impact the […]
White Paper — How to Choose Impact Windows
Selecting the Right Impact and Hurricane Windows We’ve all seen those awful post-storm photos of 2x4s speared through a window, shattered glass covering someone’s possessions and furniture and belongings sucked through a window and scattered. Hurricanes, tornadoes, straight-line winds – all of these weather phenomenons can wreak havoc on your home if you don’t have […]
Know your Window Styles
Hurricanes are unforgiving forces of nature. These storms can release as much energy as an atom bomb over a very short period of time. One area where many homes are susceptible to damage is the windows. Hurricanes can pick up debris and hurl them through non-impact windows with ease. Nobody wants to be trapped in […]
Window & Door Replacement Market on the Rise in 2016
While home sales have remained steady, the market forecast for replacement windows and doors is improving, according the National Association of Home Builders. Average spending between non-moving homeowners and buyers of older homes on replacement windows has been consistent, while the average spending on door replacement has increased for the non-moving segment versus the older […]