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For Naperville homes facing the DuPage River, the non-porous nature of baked-on enamel over steel prevents the water infiltration that plagues wood sashes. Furthermore, the narrow frames allow for larger triple-pane insulated glass units (IGUs), improving energy efficiency to meet Naperville’s strict 2018 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) amendments.

Naperville experiences a Dfa humid continental climate (hot, humid summers; cold, snowy winters). Steel presents challenges (thermal conductivity) and advantages (strength). hopes steel windows naperville

Case in Point: A 1928 Tudor at 507 N. Ellsworth St. originally featured Hopes’ “Cottage” series. By 2015, severely corroded, the homeowners faced pressure to replace with vinyl. Instead, a preservation consultant specified custom Hopes replacement casements. The result: the home retained its National Register eligibility. For Naperville homes facing the DuPage River, the