The kitchen is where families gather, friends connect, and culinary creations come to life. Many homeowners consider the kitchen to be the heart of their home. That’s why choosing kitchen windows is such a big deal. The right windows have the power to make your kitchen feel more spacious, bright, and inviting. If you’re considering …
Continue ReadingWhether you’re a homeowner on the coast or you simply want to protect your front door from harsh weather, a storm door is a great option. A storm door is an exterior door that is installed in front of an existing exterior door. It provides a layer of protection against harsh weather and can also …
Continue ReadingAcrylic bathtubs are lightweight, affordable, and long-lasting. People often lean toward using acrylic material for their bathtub over other materials for these reasons. To decide whether or not you should use acrylic for your tub, it’s important to know what else is out there. Acrylic is a great choice for a bathtub material because it …
Continue ReadingReady to withstand high winds and heavy rain, high impact windows keep you protected during severe weather. With welded, heavy-duty vinyl construction, high impact glass, and spacer systems, you won’t have to worry about leaky, drafty, or shattered windows. Similarly, these features in your window can decrease noise pollution from everything happening on the outside. Here …
Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, while windows only make up 8% of the average home’s exterior, they account for 45% of heat gain or loss. If you’ve ever had old, single-pane windows, then you already know how they can diffuse cold in the winter or seemingly offer no resistance to the sizzling sun in summer. Energy-efficient …
Continue ReadingUnless your windows are older, they have window gaskets in them. However, if they’re older and do have gaskets in them, they might need to be replaced. A window gasket, also referred to as a window seal or weatherstripping, is an insert in your windows to prevent outside temperatures from seeping into your home. This …
Continue ReadingYou’re shopping for new windows, all you see are words like “jamb,” “sash,” “spacers,” and you’re left wondering: what am I looking for anymore? Don’t fear! To guide you in making an educated decision on the new exterior look of your home and become a window expert, we are going to guide you through the …
Continue ReadingSo you’re looking for a way to save your skin, comfort level, and indoor furniture from the sun. What if there were an energy-efficient, aesthetically pleasing window that had the right amount of filter? We know something that will do the trick: low-emissivity (low-e) glass window coatings. Yes, it’s a mouthful. But low-emissivity coatings inside …
Continue ReadingWe are proud to partner with MI Windows and Doors to donate $100,000 to Four Diamonds. During the month of September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of all proceeds from West Shore Home window sales nationwide were donated. The funds are benefiting Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, the Pennsylvania based philanthropy …
Continue ReadingBeing a dedicated community partner is important to West Shore Home. Being an exceptional teammate is part of our core values, so giving back comes naturally. Sponsoring the new turf at Trinity High School’s COBO Field was an honor. The dedication of the athletes, marching band, coaches, staff, parents and students made our commitment to …
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