How to Keep Birds From Flying Into Windows Birds strike glass because they see reflected sky and vegetation rather than a barrier, so every effective fix works on the outside surface. Anything applied inside the glass sits behind the reflection and does nothing. Patterns need to be spaced closely, roughly four inches apart or less, because a bird will attempt
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Window Replacement Case Study Homeowners themselves can be the greatest sources of creativity when it comes to completely change the look of their homes. At McCann, we have often had homeowners give us drawings and photos cut from magazines as ideas for renewing the excitement they felt when they first moved in. One such homeowner, a customer we worked for
Read MoreSell or Remodel? According to Rocket Mortgage, “If you’re unsatisfied with your current home, you have two options: you can renovate it to meet your preferences or buy a new home that checks off all your boxes. The decision has two components: financial and emotional.” (Read “Should I Remodel or Move?” for tips to help you make the decision) Pella offer, “When it
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RECOGNIZED AMONG THE TOP CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADERS IN THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY April 7, 2022 | McCann Window & Exteriors of Northbrook, Illinois received a 2022 Guildmaster Customer Service Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry. Since 2005, GuildQuality, an Atlanta-based third-party customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award. The award recognizes and celebrates
Read More“A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Customer Service: The Heart of the Things We Do “Home” has many different definitions for many different people. But whether it’s a quiet sanctuary from a hectic world or the center of raucous fun and laughter—or both—for most of
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Tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements are extended and expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Energy Efficient Improvements Tax Rebates According to an article in Kiplinger, “If you’re planning a few home improvements that will boost the energy efficiency of your house, you may save some money on your projects under the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in
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How About This Weather! It’s Warm Today. This sudden uptick in warm weather prompted me to think about energy-efficient windows. We historically think about these types of windows when cold weather is approaching, but they also play an essential role in keeping your home cool during warmer months. Energy Saver Update Source: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/update-or-replace-windows Energy-efficient windows are an essential consideration for
Read MoreFacts vs. Fiction on Energy-Efficient Windows Fall’s coming. That makes it a great time to think about home improvements that will keep you and your family cozy in the months ahead. It’s a fact that windows play an important role in the snugness of your home. They can account for 25-30% of your home energy costs. But it’s a
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We Work with the Best Window Manufacturers Here, at McCann Windows and Exteriors, located in Northbrook, IL, we strive to offer nothing short of great services. But in order to offer a superior service, a similar quality in products has to be offered as well. When it comes to our windows, we offer some of the biggest and best brands to compliment our installation
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Viewed Window in the World? By visitor count the strongest claim belongs to the rose windows of Notre Dame de Paris, which drew millions of visitors annually before the 2019 fire. Close behind sit the stained glass of Sainte Chapelle, the oculus of the Pantheon in Rome, and the Tiffany dome at the Chicago Cultural
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