Home Service Professionals Answer Your Questions

Q: What is the difference between site-finished and prefinished hardwood floors?

A: Site-finished hardwoods are installed raw (unfinished) and then sanded, stained and coated with polyurethane in your home. This means you are able to select the stain color and the gloss level of the floor. Prefinished hardwood floors are fully manufactured and finished in the factory. A prefinished floor offers a quicker and more convenient installation, but you have fewer choices in stain color, etc. Both types of wood flooring are available in solid and engineered wood.

Enhance Floors & More

Years in Business: 36 Associations: BBB A+ Rated, Mohawk Five-Star Retailer

770.565.3808 | www.enhancefloors.com

Q: Can I replace my windows in colder weather?

A: Our installation methods won’t leave you shivering during another winter. We use premium materials (sealants, foam, flashing) to ensure the best possible installation in any climate. We are also flexible in scheduling your installation and starting in areas of your home to maximize comfort and minimize cold exposure for you and your family. Plus, our Infinity® from Marvin® fiberglass windows are designed to stay tight and true even during extreme temperature swings, and they are more resistant to leaks and seal failures than all other windows.

North Georgia Replacement Windows

Years in Business: 18 Associations: BBB A+ Rated, NARI 770.888.1604 | www.ngwindows.com

Q: What are the benefits of an insulated garage door?

A: Not only is an insulated door much more energy-efficient for your home (especially for living space adjacent to and above your garage), but it is also much quieter in motion than an uninsulated garage door. An insulated door, along with a properly installed perimeter weatherseal, can provide an R-value up to almost 18.

Overhead Door Company of Atlanta™

Years in Business: 86 Associations: GAHBA, IDA, BBB A+ Rated 404.872.3667 | www.overheaddooratlanta.com

Q: What’s your best tip for programming a thermostat to conserve energy when the weather is cooler?

A: You can easily save energy in the winter by setting the thermostat to 68° while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home. Changing your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees for eight hours a day can save you an estimated 10% a year. It’s also important to consider where your thermostat is placed. Units should be out of direct sunlight and away from drafts, doors and windows, as all of these can factor into unreliable readings.

Cool Air Mechanical

Years in Business: 11 Associations: NATE, BBB A+ Rated 770.266.5247 | www.770coolair.com