Category: NewSouth News

Do Windows Block UV Rays?

When filtered through the Earth’s atmosphere, the electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun paints a spectacular portrait on the canvas of the sky, thanks to the visible light that has inspired many artistic masterpieces. But, viewed from a scientific perspective, sunlight is a fairly complicated phenomenon that encompasses not only the light rays that you can see but also...

What to Look for When Buying Replacement Windows

Replacing your home’s windows can reap mega rewards in terms of increased curb appeal and energy efficiency. But to get the best bang for your buck, you need to do a little homework. And NewSouth Window Solutions is delighted to help you get started. We’ve actually done a lot of homework to develop high-performance replacement windows that will look beautiful...

What Types of Impact Windows Offer the Best Protection for Your Home?

Impact-resistant windows, also known as hurricane windows, are defined largely by the special features and construction techniques that bolster their strength and make them less likely to break under high-speed wind pressure or the force of wind-propelled debris. These special features can be incorporated into just about any type of replacement window, no matter the window style or frame material....

A Guide to Window Security

Every homeowner wants to make their home as secure as possible, and it’s easy to spend a lot of money investing in the best security systems for your front or back door. This often includes high-tech security cameras and alarms but while these systems can be useful, they ignore one main security breach – your windows. There are several things...

How Do I Know if I Have Hurricane Windows?

Did you move into a new home, and now you’re wondering whether all or some of its windows are outfitted with impact-resistant hurricane glass? After all, for aesthetic reasons, hurricane windows are typically designed to look just like non-impact windows. Their defining feature is the special laminated glass that is engineered to withstand a high-speed strike from wind-propelled debris, but...