We here, at Putnam Windows, felt it was important to start this blog because of the many new and technical features offered in the window and door industry as well as the many other general questions that come up about windows, door and patio door systems.

Key items that must be address when purchasing windows, doors and patio doors are: soft-coat high performance low-e coatings like ZO-E-SHEILD and HEATSHIELD; these are the features to making a truly high performance and GREEN window system.

The type of materials used to make up new window systems are: pre-primed pine all wood windows, aluminum clad over wood window systems, vinyl clad over wood window systems, solid vinyl window systems and the newest of materials like cellular composite window systems and even fiberglass.

There are many different styles that new windows come in: casements, double hung, awnings, sliders, bays, bows, picture windows, custom shaped windows, even patio door styles, French patio doors, center hinged patio doors, French sliding patio doors, narrow stile patio doors, and the list goes on.

The main focus should also address installation. There are many different ways of installing all the above mentioned windows, door and patio door products. Your application of use will ultimately direct you in your final product choice.

Please feel free to post comments or questions, we would like to hear from you.