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February 28, 2014 | Brian Olson

OLSON WINDOWS DOORS AND SIDING Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service OLSON WINDOWS DOORS AND SIDING has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. "We have worked with Olson to install windows, doors and siding on our home and even had them back for more window replacements. The staff and the installation crew are very knowledgeable, professional and communication was excellent. They accomplished...

February 24, 2014 | Brian Olson

Therma-Tru Says "Slam the Door" on High Energy Bills

With Old Man Winter knocking at our door, experts at Therma-Tru remind homeowners to check their doors to make certain they are not leaking air, which can increase heating costs. Derek Fielding, director of product management for ThermaTru Doors recommends seeking out fibreglass entry doors that are thermally broken, meaning they insulate against both cold and heat. Steel doors can be thermally conductive and result in the transfer of temperatures quickly from the interior to the exterior, and vice versa....

February 12, 2014 | Brian Olson

Pella Makes Some Cold Weather Considerations When Selecting Windows

In extremely cold climates, the window frame material you choose is important. It should provide excellent insulating qualities - in other words, it should keep the cold outside where it belongs. Best Insulating Frames Wood is an outstanding insulator? in fact it insulates 1,800 times better than aluminum. (When you were a child, ever remember sitting next to those old-fashioned aluminum school windows? Brrr.) Fiberglass composite windows and doors are also an excellent choice, they offer the insulating quality of...

February 12, 2014 | Brian Olson

How You Know You Need To Replace Your Windows

It is usually glaringly obvious when you need to replace your windows. However, the cost of replacing windows can cause homeowners to put off this project year after year. High Energy Bills. Energy costs are abnormally high, yet you have done other non window-related repairs in an effort to save money (chiefly, insulation in walls and attic). In a lot of older homes, while replacing windows can be an expensive option, sometimes it's actually cost-effective to replace them, and that's...

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Excellent service, complete explanation of the process, seamless installation by professionals, everything done correctly and cleanly, finished with paint touch up. Fine product -- Pella windows -- installed as they should be. Thanks to Mike S. and his crew!

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