Windows and Doors We Love — Part 2
We are fascinated with windows and doors — from their earliest history, when doors were simply animal hides and windows were made of paper to the contemporary designs and style of our modern day systems. We live, breathe and dream windows and doors! Cathedrals and Palaces Founded in 960, Westminster Abbey is an important historical landmark […]
Form Follows Function
Form follows function is a principle associated with modernist architecture and industrial design in the 20th century. The principle is that the shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon its intended function or purpose. ~Louis Sullivan, American architect (Wikipedia) You’ve spent months thumbing through home style and architectural design magazines, and […]
Passion For Passive
Did you know that, according to the United Nations Environment Programme, buildings consume approximately 40% of global energy, and are responsible for approximately 1/3 of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? As we face soaring energy costs, environmental concerns and sustainability issues, it’s no wonder there has been a lot of buzz about Passive House and the big […]
7 Deadly Sins of Window & Door Planning
Choosing windows and doors when you are building your new house can be a daunting task. As an architectural feature, your windows and doors are one of the most important elements of your home. They give your home character, showcasing your unique sense of style and personality. They allow in light and set the ambiance […]
LoE Glass — What is it? How Does it Work?
Low Emissivity (LoE) Coatings are an important factor in the energy performance of your windows and doors. These coatings have been developed to increase the energy efficiency of your windows by reducing the emissivity of one or more of the glass surfaces. How LoE Works LoE is a thin, nearly colorless metallic coating that allows […]
Fore!
It’s been a while since EuroLine hosted a golf tournament — so it was with a lot of excitement that we were looking forward to the EuroLine 2015 “Invitational Tournament.” A good game of golf is always so much fun and what’s better than whacking a little ball while enjoying the company of co-workers out […]
Windows and Doors We Love — Part I
Windows and doors are important elements of our homes and buildings — not only do they provide us with access and egress — they also give our buildings character and showcase architectural style and trends. Throughout history, windows and doors have symbolized hope, opportunity, safe haven and coming home. We put a “light in the window” as a […]
Anatomy of a Window
When shopping for windows and doors, it is helpful to understand the terminology. We’ve compiled this guide and accompanying infographic to help you learn the “lingo” and understand the different components of a window or door. For more information about our windows and doors, please visit our project pages. Sign up for our eNewsletter […]
The Windows of Your Dream House
So you’ve decided to build your dream house! It’s an exciting venture and a complicated one — there is so much to consider requiring a lot of patience, flexibility and decision-making throughout the entire construction process. There are basically five stages of home construction: Phase One: Design/Pre-Construction Phase Two: Foundation Phase Three: Framing Phase Four: Interior […]
“Homeland” Security — How to Burglar Proof Your Home
We all know someone who has experienced a home robbery — maybe you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing a break-in yourself? Not only is it frustrating to deal with the aftermath of a home invasion — the damage to your house, the loss of property — but this type of crime can leave you and […]