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Are there any nontoxic, non-offgassing replacement windows available? Also, how does one identify nontoxic sheetrock in stores?

— jean roper Newton Highlands, MA

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 6, 2010

I am trying to research, compare and decide the most energy efficient product for all my windows: solar screens vs. solar film?

— Robert Sherrow Flower Mound, TX

Answered by Florian Speier on June 4, 2010

I am considering Visions 3000 with Zo-e-shield for vinyl replacement windows, but I can't find evaluations. What do you think?

— Dawn Gardner Flagstaff, AZ

Answered by Florian Speier on April 27, 2010

I am a renter. Besides replacing my windows, what other options do I have to make my existing windows more energy efficient?

— Michael Scott Phoenix, AZ

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on April 6, 2010

I want to replace my windows, and I would like to know what options I have. Which materials are the greenest?

— Frank Lee Phoenix, AZ

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on April 1, 2010

We're considering having a window film applied as a low-cost way to save energy. How effective is this?

— Mike Annapolis, MD

Answered by Andrea Foss on March 23, 2010

Is there a way I can improve the sealing around my windows to increase their efficiency?

— Brandon Washington, DC

Answered by Danny Kelly - KMC Green Team on March 18, 2010

We’re adding a sunroom to our home. Can you suggest strategies for natural heating and cooling?

— Dennis Kitchen, Smyrna, TN

Answered by Mark Schrieber on August 25, 2009

We need to replace the windows on our home. What's the greenest choice?

— Lisa Fiocca, Stow, OH

Answered by Daniel Glickman on May 21, 2009

How can I find windows that qualify for tax incentives?

— Michelle

Answered by Mick Dalrymple on July 17, 2008

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