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Energy-efficient Windows

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

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Will Energy-Efficient Windows Save You Money?

Facts 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 fiction

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Find Out Which Window Manufacturer is Right for Your Home

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

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Amazing Views! – Glimpses of Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Windows

Windows are Our Passion It’s true: We have a thing for windows at McCann Window & Exteriors. Can you blame us? Beautiful windows are what we do. They’re our passion. This month, I wanted to share with you a few of what I think are some of the world’s great windows. Each one shows incredible creativity. And I think each

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Got Wet Windows? Don’t Sweat Condensation

Take steps to put a damper on dampness Fogged windows are a fact of life, but frequent and lasting condensation on your windows can be a problem. It shows up in two ways. First, too much moisture inside your home encourages your window frame to rot and mold to grow. Second, ongoing condensation can be a sign that your house is

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Gutter Care

When gutters are working as they should, most people probably don’t think about them much. After all, gutters are above our eye level, they don’t require daily care, and they usually do their job effectively and quietly. But every so often you may wonder: how often you should clean your gutters? Why? Here’s a quick primer. The frequency with which you should clean

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Why put new siding on your house? Here are 4 great reasons

Is it time to update your home? There’s plenty of time to get the job done while summer is here. McCann Window & Exteriors has four great reasons to give your home a summer makeover:* The ease. The older your home siding is, the more maintenance it needs to stay clean and attractive. Replacing your siding gives you sturdier, less weather-worn siding.

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Why Homeowners Shouldn’t Fear Winter Window Replacement

Replace your windows all year—even in the winter. Winter window replacement during cold months is very doable. Needing or having to replace a window is never fun, and ultimately speaking there is never a good time to have to do so. But having to replace your windows during the winter months may be seen as a little more daunting than any other

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Why Are My Windows Sweating?

What do you get when you combine cool glass with muggy summer air? A major annoyance to homeowners. Summer window condensation frustrates many homeowners. Unlike its cold-weather counterpart, summer condensation forms on the outside of the glass, making it challenging to wipe away on upper-level windows. Sweating windows fog up the view, and if it happens regularly, the condensation can seep into

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Who are McCann Windows and Exteriors?

McCann Company Principles Every business has something that it claims makes its business stand out, and this often translates into reasons why the customer should use those services over another. McCann Windows and Exteriors, located in Northbrook, IL, is not an exclusion to this rule, but rather than tell you about our knowledgeable and skilled tradesman, we’d rather present our company’s principles. What

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