5 Ways to Choose Sunrise Windows for Energy Action Month

In 2011, President Obama officially designated October as Energy Action Month in an effort to encourage Americans to save energy, water and money. This fall, you can take action by following these simple strategies to keep your home more comfortable and your utility costs lower during the cold winter months.

• Maintain your heating system. Regular maintenance by a licensed HVAC professional is essential to ensure safe and efficient operation of your furnace. To avoid a breakdown when the weather is at its worst, schedule maintenance before cold weather arrives.
• Adjust the temperature. Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower for eight hours during the day and evening to save 5% to 15% a year on your heating bill. When you are asleep or out of the house, turn your thermostat down as low as is comfortable.
• Find and seal up leaks. Add caulk or weatherstripping to seal air leaks around house windows and doors. Look for gaps around pipes, vents and electrical outlets that go through the ceiling, wall or floor. These areas are notorious energy leakers and should also be sealed up.
• Install energy-efficient windows. If you are planning to replace your windows, choosing ENERGY STAR®-rated windows can reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 15%. Learn about the most energy-efficient windows manufactured by Sunrise® Windows & Doors.
• Reduce heat loss from a fireplace. Up to 90% of the heat produced by a wood-burning fireplace is lost through the chimney. Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning, and be sure the damper seals properly. You can also add a heat exchanger, a device that captures some of the heat that goes up the chimney. If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue to further prevent heat loss.
• Use the sun’s rays to your advantage. During winter daylight hours, fill rooms with sunlight to naturally warm your home. Leave curtains open on south-facing windows, and cover windows with insulated window coverings at night to retain heat and reduce draftiness.

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Professional Michigan Door Installers & Entry Door Contractors
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Lincoln Park, MI 48146
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10 Reasons to choose Michigan made Trapp Doors

TRAPP HELIARC WELDED CORNERS
Welded corners will never sag or separate like screwed-together corners.

POWDER COATED FINISH
Our baked-on finish is durable, easy to maintain, and available in 12 colors.

FOUR INTERLOCKING HINGES
The recessed hinges interlock with the edge of the door, providing superior performance.

FOUR SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS PER HINGE
Reduces wear and provides smoother operation throughout the life of the door.


1 1/4" THICK FRAME
Rigid, .062" heavy gauge aluminum is superior to wood-core construction storm doors which can separate and warp over time.

NON-GLARE SCREENS
All doors come with a Trapp® fiberglass screen which resists tears and will not dent or crease like aluminum screens.

HEAVY DUTY CLOSER
One heavy duty hydraulic closer provides smoother operation than two air closers, allowing for a safety spring to protect the door and closer from wind damage.

CHOICE OF HARDWARE
We offer a variety of handle styles and finishes to fit any home design. Interior hardware is available in black or white.

TEMPERED GLASS
Every Trapp® Storm Door is built with tempered safety glass, including all
custom sizes.

PILE SWEEP
More durable than traditional vinyl sweeps. Our pile sweep is flexible regardless of weather and won't get brittle and tear like vinyl.

Home Base Improvement & Construction is a licensed Downriver Michigan storm door contractor,  specializing in Trapp door installation. We are here to answer any door installation questions you may have.

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GW Trapp Storm & Entry Door Installers
4141 Dix Rd.
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
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Why Andersen Windows Supports ENERGY STAR®

With Andersen, you’re getting more than just beautiful windows and patio doors. You’re also getting a commitment to energy efficiency and the environment.

The ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence distinction is reserved for ENERGY STAR partners demonstrating outstanding leadership year after year. The 2013 Sustained Excellence Awards are given only to organizations that have been named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for three or more consecutive years.

For over 100 years, Andersen has built a reputation for environmental stewardship and energy-efficient products. In fact, Andersen has been part of the ENERGY STAR program since it started, and was the first window manufacturer to be named an ENERGY STAR National Window Partner of the Year in 1999.

Which is why, when you choose Andersen windows and patio doors, you know you’re getting energy-efficient products that help reduce the transfer of heat, so your house requires less energy for heating and cooling. And since the durability* of Andersen products reduces maintenance, painting and the need for replacement, they help save resources and energy in the long run.

Andersen. Committed to being good stewards of the environment. And committed to you.


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4141 Dix Rd. Lincoln Park, MI 48146
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Learn how Pella Windows are built

Pella has a proud 90-year history of environmental stewardship and has been recognized for its energy efficiency leadership and sustainable business practices. You can feel good about choosing Pella windows and doors.

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Sunrise Windows Made in Michigan

One of the founding principles of Sunrise Windows that continues to drive our efforts today is simply to make a better window than other replacement window companies. We believe that if you're looking for a great design, outstanding appearance, higher energy efficiency, and greater comfort in your home. Your best choice is a window from Sunrise Windows

Our entire team in our Temperance, Michigan manufacturing center is focused on producing and delivering the highest quality replacement windows for your home. We have a wide selection of window styles that will suit the design of your home or remodeling project

Our certified dealers around the country can help you decide what window style is best for the look and performance you'll need no matter where you live. Your windows start with proprietary profiles, designed to maximize beauty, performance, and stand the rigors of the environment for the lifetime of your home

When it comes to insulating your windows from the hot and cold. We fill our windows with superior performing polyurethane insulation to deliver R factors that are twice that of other foam filled window frames. This will keep you more comfortable in your home once your window project is completed. The advanced double and triple weather stripping in and our windows seals your windows for protection against drafts and delivers incredibly low air infiltration, so the heated or cooled air actually stays inside your home.

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Sunrise Window Installation Contractors - Licensed & Insured
4141 Dix Rd. Lincoln Park, MI 48146
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Weatherizing Doors & Windows is easy call Home Base!

When it's time to weatherize your home to save energy, step 1 of the process is to check for cracks, drafts and openings where outside air enters your home. Check around doors and windows, vents, drainage pipes, electrical outlets and switches.

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Window & Door Installation Contractors - Licensed & Insured
4141 Dix Rd. Lincoln Park, MI 48146
t:313.382.3131