AAMA – What They’re About
AAMA or the American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the leading trade association, which represents commercial and residential sectors and framing materials. It has been around since 1936 and has been…
Aluminum Windows vs. Residential Windows
A common question we’ve heard when doing replacement window jobs here in Chicago is whether you should opt for aluminum windows or residential (vinyl) windows. Well, we put our window…
Chicago Weather – The Effects on Windows
Chicago is unique with its varying weather between the humid summers, rainy springs and snowy winters. We’ve noted that these have a significant effect on windows in the city. Through…
Trendy Floor to Ceiling Windows
Floor to ceiling windows are something that we at Chicago Windows & Doors, an experienced window company in Chicago, specialize in. We fit these in with beautiful large panes of…
Double-Hung Windows – Why they’re so Popular
Double-hung windows are windows that feature two operating sashes. These can move both up and down, giving you options for ventilation on either the top and bottom, or both.…
What to Look for in Window Companies
With myriads of window companies in Chicago, we want to help you pick out the best for your replacement windows and commercial windows projects. Remember that you need to look…
Why We Love to Replace Windows
At Chicago Windows & Doors, we love to replace windows! It’s our key area of expertise and we have fun doing it at the same time. In fact, we…
Replacing Windows in High Rise Buildings
A lot of Chicago’s high rise buildings that were built in the last 20 or 30 years would be coming up to that time where you need to look for…
Window Safety Tips
With over 10 years of experience as a window company in Chicago, we’ve learned a lot of safety tips through the many window replacement jobs we’ve handled. To keep you…
Hopper Windows – Their Prevalence in Mid-Rise and High-Rise Buildings
Hopper windows are generally hinged at the bottom and open inward, rather than opening by sliding or lifting as with conventional windows. These are energy efficient, durable and attractive…