Eight Tips for Window Safety Year-Round
Eight Tips from the National Safety Council for Window Safety Week, April 1-7 As spring arrives, the Window Safety Task Force of the National Safety Council encourages parents and caregivers to recognize the importance of practicing window safety year-round. Window Safety Week is observed April 1-7, however, open windows can be dangerous any time of […]
Egress Windows: The best escape in an emergency is to plan ahead
Egress windows and the building code You may have installed smoke detectors in your home, but having a way to escape when or if they go off is just as important. This is especially true for upstairs bedrooms or basements, where the stairway is often the only escape route. If that stairway were to be […]
2016 Thomas M. Knoll Memorial Scholarship Winners
The Thomas M. Knoll Memorial Scholarship was established to support the the children within the Quaker family in their quest to continue their education. This year we are pleased to award scholarships to 10 individuals to help with educational expenses. Dakota Dickneite is the son of Bryan Dickneite, a member of our night-shift team. Dakota […]
Quaker Safety: Window Operating Control Devices
Quaker Windows & Doors has always been committed to creating quality window and door products. As a company with a strong family legacy, we take the safety of our customers and their family seriously. Windows in a home should bring light, fresh air and a view. But, it’s important to recognize that windows safety is […]
New Construction vs. Replacement Windows
Understanding Your New & Replacement Window Options: New construction windows are used when a brand new home or a new addition to a home is being built. Since the studs of the home are exposed the window can be installed directly on to the frame by use of a nail fin frame, which means it is […]
