High winds can occur any time here in Indianapolis. While most quality exterior components are designed to withstand winds, rain, and more, you may still be worried about the condition of your roof after a windstorm.
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How to Make Your Roof More Energy Efficient for Fall
Fall is just a few short weeks away. While we’re making upgrades to our homes and maintaining exterior components such as our gutters, you might start thinking about your roof. Your roof has a big job to do during the coldest months, as it’s responsible for keeping energy inside the home while keeping moisture out. The performance of your roof is imperative to staying warm this fall, and here is how you can make it’s ready and efficient for the coldest days to come.
Read MoreThe Wild Ride That Was “Buy in July”
The past few weeks have been insane, to say the least, here at UWD. From the inception of the “Buy in July” promotion, to the Tribe’s 15 game win streak, all of UWD, and our customers have been on the edge of our seats. WARNING: This post contains a large amount of video and photos
Read MoreEnd-of-Summer Gutter Maintenance Tips
We’re heading into the end of August and summer is coming to a close. Can you believe it? As we send our kids off to school and prepare for the next season, it’s important to turn our attention outdoors. Before summer officially ends, there are some end-of-summer maintenance tasks you’ll want to tackle—and this week we’re covering the topic of gutters.
Read MoreEnergy Star 101: What to Know About Ratings and More
Whether you’re upgrading your exterior or you’ve improved the efficiency of your home within the last several years, you’ve likely heard of Energy Star. Energy Star is a staple in the home improvement and home appliance industry when it comes to product performance. In fact, there are 70 product categories and 1.6 million homes using these products today. It is a government-backed program that aims to educate homeowners on the efficiency of a product, whether it’s a washing machine or a replacement window.
Read MoreUniversal Windows Direct Continues to Climb Top 500 List with New Ranking
CLEVELAND — Universal Windows Direct is yet again moving mountains. The exterior remodeling company snagged a new spot on Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 list this year at number 15—a one spot-jump from last year. With hundreds of thousands of home improvement companies across the nation, Universal Windows Direct is honored for being chosen for the Top 500 list in 2017.
Read MoreThe Top 3 Upgrades to Improve Your Home’s Efficiency
Nearly every Charlotte homeowner wants a more energy efficient home. According to the Department of Energy, there are various sneaky sources that cause your energy bills to rise. For example, drafty windows can cause you to lose up to 25% of your home’s energy. Before even more energy escapes right out the window (or somewhere else), these are the top upgrades that are sure to improve your home’s energy efficiency:
Read MoreThe Working Parts of a Window and How they Enhance Your Home
When you look at a replacement window, you primarily see glass surrounded by a vinyl frame. However, when it comes to windows, there is a lot going on beneath the surface. There are many working parts and components involved when it comes to engineering a top-of-the-line replacement window. Below is a detailed overview of how your new replacement windows function, as well as how they benefit homeowners.
Read MoreShould You Re-side Your Home This Summer?
Are you looking for a way to upgrade your Indianapolis home this summer? Perhaps you’re looking for a way to make your home more stylish, efficient, and worth even more money? There are few home upgrades that you can make to hit each of these items off your wish list, but re-siding your home is a smart move for your curb appeal and bank account.
Read MoreSteve Sevinsky : Employee Experience
In our final installment of UWD’s Employee Experience, let’s meet Steve Sevinsky, Corporate Sales Manager.
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