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When a house feels cold near the windows in January, most homeowners start comparing “better insulated windows” or looking at numbers on a quote. That usually brings up U-factor, R-value, ER rating, double-pane, triple-pane, Low-E glass, argon gas, spacers and air leakage ratings.

On the South Shore, two homes on the same street can need completely different window configurations. A bungalow with large front openings does not behave like a condo with building rules, and a semi-detached home does not always need the same window layout as a split-level or townhouse.