5 Insane But True Facts About Windows
There Were Once Window Taxes.
In 1969 England, there were window taxes imposed. These taxes were introduced during the reign of William III, and it was based on the number of windows in a building. Houses with fewer than ten windows were initially exempt, with owners of houses with more windows forced to pay additional taxes for each additional window. Naturally, it was easy to collect this tax, as the number of windows could be seen clearly even from the street. However, after people started boarding up their windows, and after increasing reports of illnesses from poor ventilation and insufficient light, the Window Tax was repealed in 1851.
Gas Between The Windows
Double glazing, the concept of trapping air between two sheets of glass to act as insulation, was invented in 1930, but it wasn’t until 1941 that the idea was put into practice. This was primarily due to the high cost of production. However, there is significant evidence that there was double glazing in use in Scotland in the 19th Century. At Conservation Construction we use a unique two formula gas mixture of Krypton and Argon to ensure optimal energy efficiency.
Windows Can Save Up To 40% On Energy Costs
Windows are essential for heat insulation in the home. Approximately 25% of the heat loss in your home is through the windows. With a Conservation window from Conservation Construction you can save up to 40% off your home energy costs. Our windows are great at insulating and keeping your home a more stable temperature all year long. Glass Can Be Recycled Infinitely
The long-lasting nature of glass also means that glass can be recycled forever. It never wears out as a raw material, so old bottles, jars, and even windows can be remanufactured into new glass objects over and over and over again.
Residents Use Windows For Safety
In the small town of St. Mary’s in Newfoundland Canada residents must use N95 masks and close their windows during the hot summer months due to a rancid fish smell that permeates the air once a year. That's because a factory that closed down years ago left behind vats of seafood sauce that rotted to the point of being potentially toxic. The smell that emanates from the abandoned factory is so bad that locals sometimes have to stay inside for weeks.
Lifetime Warranties
It’s insane but true, at Conservation Construction we offer Lifetime Limited Warranties to ensure your windows truly last a lifetime. We are like no other company on the market in this respect– we should say that our warranties outlast our competitors.
Final Thoughts
We hope you have all enjoyed all of the insane but true facts about windows. We can’t wait to hear from you on what your favorite part of the article was. Get your free quote for new home windows today and start saving money on your energy costs.