Episode 172: Sea Turtles & Glass – pt. 1
Why do we care about Sea Turtles? Because they are endangered. Also because there are regulations for visible light transmittance for your windows and doors when you live on the beach. We sometimes refer to this as Turtle Glass, and its purpose is to minimize light pollution. Melissa Macksey, Senior Biologist and Conservation Manager of […]
Episode 171: Windows & Doors 101 – Condensation, Distortion, and Other Concerns
Jim Shank joins us today as we talk about the common concerns when it comes to your new windows and doors. What kind of entry door should you have? Is distortion normal? What about condensation? How about suction cup marks? All of these questions are answered in this final episode of Windows and Doors 101.
Episode 170: Windows & Doors 101 – Care and Maintenance of Windows & Doors
Wait, I have to maintain my windows and doors? What does this look like? What happens if I don’t? Should I pressure wash them? In this short episode with Francisco Feliz, we help you understand why care and maintenance will help your window and door products functioning well for years to come.
Episode 169: Windows & Doors 101 – Energy Performance & Glass Tints
Does tinted glass help your home to be more energy efficient? Maybe, or maybe not. Can you just add tint afterwards? Patrick Jameson and I discuss the various benefits – or drawbacks – of having your window glass tinted. We also discuss Low Emissivity coating and other considerations when purchasing windows and doors.
Episode 168: Windows & Doors 101 – Design Pressure – What Is It?
As we continue with our Windows and Doors 101 Series, we explore design pressure. I want to protect my home against 140 mile per hour winds, so why does design pressure matter? What is design pressure? On today’s episode Patrick Jameson and I talk about this little known but important number.
Episode 167: Windows & Doors 101 – Laminated & Insulated Glass
What is glass? What is hurricane glass? What is impact glass? And how it like a grilled cheese sandwich? We discuss all of this with Francisco Feliz on today’s episode as we tackle the basics. You will learn more about this and why it matters when it comes to investing in your home.
Episode 166: Windows & Doors 101 – Frame Types – Vinyl, Aluminum, Composite
Which kind of frame is best? What holds up? What provides the biggest color options? Sometimes it depends on where you live. Learn all the pros and cons of the various frame types (aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, etc) as we chat with Shawn Martin.
Episode 165: 2024 CX Event – Shawn Martin
Organizing an event can be fun! Or stressful, or chaotic, or possibly all of the above. Tackling an event this impressive most certainly requires Grit. We sat down with Shawn, who helped coordinate our multi-day event in Scottsdale. Listen to his perspective of how everything came together, leaving a powerful mark on all who attended.
Episode 164: 2024 CX Event – Reaction Remix
With over 300 people in attendance from across the country, we were able to have several conversations with folks experiencing this inspirational event. From Florida to Hawaii and a few spots in between, we enjoyed meeting so many teammates. Sharing their takeaways are: Tony Quatraro, Jason Rosenberg, Everett Anez, Anthony Scales, David Flores, and Josh […]
Episode 163: 2024 CX Event – Stan Sullivan and Jerry Meyer
You know how sometimes your work friends become your actual friends? That’s the case with Stan and Jerry, as they share a bit of their history, friendly work competition, and years spent advancing the company forward. They referred to themselves as “Frick n Frack”, which always makes for a fun conversation!