Another Happy Customer

In January 2008 The Window Man received a letter from two happy customers.

Robert and Dorothy Watts of Sterling, Virginia wrote to say that "Even though it was one of the coldest days of the year, your installers did a wonderful job on the installation. I have already recommended The Window Man to other friends. A job well done!"

No matter what time of year you'd like your replacement windows installed or how tricky the installation itself, you can rest assured that by choosing The Window Man you're making a choice for professional, quality service.

Come visit one of our two showrooms today!

Fairfax
(M-F 9-5, Sat 9-4)
3853-A Pickett Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Phone: 703-978-9888
Fax: 703-978-1012

Chantilly
(M-F 10-7, Sat 9-4)
14017 Lee Jackson Hwy.
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Phone: 703-263-9291
Fax: 703-263-0747

What's A Clad Wood Window?

As you're shopping around for replacement windows for your DC, Virginia or Maryland home you're probably running into some terms you don't recognize--like clad wood.

Clad just means the covering on the window or patio door's exterior. So clad wood means a covering of wood. From inside your home all you see is the beauty of natural wood while the aluminum outer shell preserves your wood windows for many years to come. The perfect union of beauty and functionality!

Should You Restore Or Replace Windows?

Deciding whether to restore or replace older windows can be a difficult decision. (Some pre-WWII wood windows coupled with a high performance storm window have advantages over newer windows.) One of The Window Man’s qualified consultants can help you mull over some of the key issues before making this important home renovation decision.

Some important issues to consider are:

- Function
- Comfort
- Energy Efficiency
- Appearance
- Easy maintenance

Whatever your needs, there's a perfect window for your home and The Window Man will help you find and install it with no fuss!

Schuco Windows

If you're looking for a beautiful and dependable replacement window for your Northern Virginia or DC home, look no further: Schuco's german engineered and USA-manufactured windows offer unparalleled performance. Stop by The Window Man's Fairfax show room to discuss how Schuco windows can fit into your remodeling needs today.

Worried About Condensation? Replace Your Windows!

We’re all concerned with creating tighter envelopes in our homes these days. (An envelope is basically a seal around your home so air conditioning can’t escape in summer and heat in winter.) But that same tight seal that translates into energy efficiency also means moist air can’t escape, creating condensation in your home and putting you at risk for mold and mildew problems. Condensation, or an excess of water vapor, develops anytime moist warm air comes into contact with a cold surface. This condensation can damage your plaster walls, form blisters along exterior paint and damage your interior paint job.

Some conditions that affect condensation include: your home may have poor ventilation; your HVAC system may need to be updated or its ducts resealed; your insulation may need to be replaced.

But here are six practical steps you can take to control excess humidity and condensation in your home:

1. Replace older windows with new insulated glass.

2. Make sure that louvers in your attic or basement crawl space are open enough to provide adequate ventilation.

3. Use ventilation fans in your kitchen longer than you normally would to ensure cooking vapors are dispersed.

4. Turn off your furnace’s humidifier.

5. Open your fireplace damper to allow moisture to escape.

6. Use a dehumidifier to reduce moisture.

Windows For Noise Pollution

Let’s face it: life is saturated with sound. Some of those sounds, like a backyard creek or chirping birds, can be restful and welcome. But other sounds like roaring traffic, a neighbor’s too-loud party and nearby construction can be irritating and stressful. This unwanted sound—or noise—can interrupt your sleep, your conversations or your leisure time. Excessive noise can even affect your hearing and your mental well-being.

The only way to limit our exposure to this onslaught of noise while we’re in our homes is to install high quality windows designed to reduce noise pollusion as much as possible.

- There are some basic principles about windows & noise reduction:

- The thicker the glass the less noise can get through.

- More sound gets through the larger the glass area, but not enough to make a big difference in architectural glass windows.

- Laminated glass is particularly useful in reducing noise.

- Dual glazing less than an inch in overall thickness doesn’t really reduce sound that well.

- If you really want to use dual glazed units, maximize their noise canceling ability by coupling two lites of glass of different thickness, or make sure one is laminated.

A window’s effectiveness at blocking sound is determined by its STC or sound transmission class so when you’re looking for replacement windows it’s a good idea to pay attention to that number

Mon-ray, one of the replacement window brands The Window Man features, specializes in s acoustical replacement windows, acoustical storm windows, and acoustical storm doors and its window systems are tailored to maximize STC ratings. For example, a Mon-Ray model 504 double hung aluminum storm window glazed with a single pane of 1/8” thick glass has an STC rating of 29.

Different Mon-ray products can be combined to fit your specific needs. Contact The Window Man today to discuss which Mon-ray configuration is the best fit.

Vinyl Replacement Windows

Vinyl Windows are a popular choice for window replacements across the DC, Virginia and Maryland area. (Replacement windows also come in variety of other materials such as wood, fiberglass, aluminum-clad wood, vinyl-clad wood, vinyl, or a composite of wood or plastic.)

Because it’s so inexpensive and easy to maintain vinyl is the most popular type of replacement window in residential and commercial properties. But its ability to trap hot air inside your home during winter and prevent cold air from escaping in summer is vinyl’s real advantage. Energy efficiency means you’ll be helping the environment while dramatically reducing your monthly utility bills!

On the other hand, there aren’t a wide variety of color choices available in vinyl windows and the surface is not paintable, so unless you find the tint you love and that matches your home’s exterior, you may want to consider some of the other types of replacement windows for your property.

Contact The Window Man today at to discuss which type of replacement window is right for you and your home. We'd be happy to evaluate the pros and cons of vinyl versus fiberglass for your needs as well as explain the benefits of each type of window we carry.

Garden Windows Bring The Outdoors Inside

The Window Man’s Soft-Lite Garden Vue Window is perfect for your kitchen: grow your own herbs inches from the stove without sacrificing the beautiful look you’ve come to expect from our other vinyl windows! Soft-Lite offers an unobstructed view to the outside because both its frame and casements are aligned inside. And the window system’s locks and operators are easy to access even when installed above a sink or kitchen counter. You can open the end casements for ventilation, but don’t need to worry about cold or hot air or water getting in: dual compression seals create a tight envelope. Visit our Fairfax, VA and Chantilly, VA show rooms today to find out more about this unique garden window.