The holiday season is here! For many, this time of year brings people together from distant places to share moments around the tree, by the fire, at the dining room table, and in the living room. It is in moments like these that the true value and importance of quality aluminum windows and vinyl windows can become incredibly clear. During this time of year, a drafty house with poorly built windows and doors becomes painfully obvious. With more time being spent indoors, rather that at work or out and about, homeowners and houseguests are more likely to feel the impact of poor energy efficiency. If you’ve been following along as we explore the window manufacturing industry, you’ve probably noticed that we take energy efficiency pretty seriously around here. The idea of energy efficiency is at the core of the aluminum window and vinyl window manufacturing industry and is the heart and soul of quality vinyl windows and aluminum windows. We stress this idea a lot, but only because it is an absolute fundamental cornerstone of energy efficiency in the home or workplace. A drafty window or a poorly constructed patio door can spell astronomical heating and cooling prices. As the winter season bears down harder, we wish you happy holidays, and warm, well-fenestrated (remember that term? Hint: fenestration essentially means windows) homes to celebrate in. If the second part (the part about warm, well-insulated homes) isn’t exactly a good description of your home window situation, stay tuned because we are going to be digging deeper into what it means to have energy efficient home. We’re also going to delve into the vinyl window and aluminum window replacement process. So if your holidays need a little warmth, and your windows and doors lack the integrity and ability to stand up against the winter chill, read on.