Customer Testimonials

The Window Man recently received the following letter from a satisfied client. We'd thought we'd share it with you.

“I wanted to thank you for the good job you did replacing my windows. The measurements were correct and the contractors did professional work installing them. When we noticed a couple of minor issues, you had them corrected in a timely manner. We really like the windows, especially the Bow window, so again, thank you for your help through out the whole process.”

Philip J Pilegard, Woodbridge, Virginia
04/2008

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Window Tinting

You may be baffled why some Metro DC area homeowners are choosing tinted new or replacement windows for their homes. The Window Man advises its clients that tinted windows are used for more than merely keeping the sun out: the tinting, which comes in gray or bronze, reduces the light that infiltrates the home and also reduces heat gain--all particularly valuable in the DC area's hot sticky summers!

Stop by one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms today to find out if tinted windows make sense for your home.

Six Practical Steps to Controlling Condensation and Excess Humidity

Have problems with condensation along your windows? Here are some easy steps The Window Man for controlling humidity--and therefore condensation:

1. Replace old worn out windows with insulated glass. This will better insulate your windows from the outside air. This won't prevent excess humidity in the air, but it will make looking out your windows a lot easier!

2. Be sure that louvers in the attic or basement crawl spaces are open and that they are large enough.

3. Run your kitchen or other ventilating fans longer and more often than you usually do.

4. Shut off your furnace humidifier and any other humidifying devices in your home.

5. Open your fireplace damper so moisture can escape more easily.

6. Use a dehumidifier to reduce interior condensation. If you don't have a dehumidifier, air out your house for a few minutes each day.

If these common remedies don't work, the condensation problem should be looked at by a qualified heating contractor. He may suggest an outside air intake for your furnace or installation of venting fans. These inexpensive options will be less costly than a major painting job or plaster work caused by excess water vapor.

For more information, visit one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms.

Fire Rated Double and Single Hung Steel Windows

The Window Man is proud to offer Northern Virginia residents and commercial property owners fire rated double and single hung steel doors by Optimum. Stop by one of The Window Man's three showrooms today to preview Optimum's SC7650 and SC7650 series windows and to consult with one of our representatives.

Series SC7650

Optimum's steel double and single hung windows have been proven to withstand temperatures in excess of 1650 degrees (900 degrees C) in laboratory tests. Even after 45 minutes of fire exposure all individual muntins, mullions, jamb members and sash components remained in position. Each window features two fusible link components made of slow melting alloy. When exposed to temperatures of 165 degrees or more, the links melt and automatically seal the window shut, which prevents the spread of smoke and fire to adjacent buildings.


SC7650 Series Specifications

General: Steel vertical sliding window shall be Series SC7650 as manufactured by Optimum Steel Window Corporation. All windows shall carry either an MEA and or Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) label for fire resistance rating of 45 minutes, in accordance with the standards for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies, ANSI/ UL9 (NFPA 257, ASTM El63). Materials: All principal cold rolled formed members shall be ASTM A528 Low Carbon Steel. Frame members shall have a minimum thickness of 20 gauge.

Weatherstripping: Sliding sash panels shall have EPDM gaskets throughout entire perimeter (unless otherwise noted).

Finish: All units shall be reasonably free from scratches and blemishes and have the following:

• Zinc Coating (ASTM A525 Z200) on both surfaces, applied by a continuous hot dipped process (The Sendzimir System), followed by a "skin pass" (smoothing) procedure which eliminates roughness.
• Primer consisting of epoxy-ureic paint, applied at a thickness of 5 microns on both surfaces.>
• Baked polyester powder coating, (baked at 180-200 degrees C for 18-20 minutes) with an average thickness of 80 microns.

Glazing: Windows shall be factory glazed with obscure or clear 1/4" wire glass. Lites shall have a minimum of 24 gauge wire with a maximum mesh size of one square inch as per Underwriters Laboratories requirements. Individual lites of glass shall not exceed a daylite dimension of 895 square inches each. Glass shall comply with ANSI Z97.l and ASTM C1036.

Construction: Frame to be formed of 20 gauge steel sections, with corners which are mechanically assembled and reinforced. Sash members shall be 20 gauge formed sections which are coped and assembled. Corner joints shall be fully scaled to prevent leakage. Horizontal muntins, when required, shall consist of two sections of 20 gauge forming an "H" Section. Approved 1/4" wire glass to be held in 3/4" uniform edge bite.

Hardware: Lower sliding panel shall be furnished with standard pull handles and sweep lock at meeting rail. A fusible link assembly attached directly to the front balancers, functions as the self-closing mechanism.

Installation: The installer shall set all window frames in a level, plumb and square condition without distortion. Units shall be promptly anchored, flashed and caulked in accordance with good window installation practice.

The Greener Side Of Things

The Window Man has our environment and your best interest in mind when considering what products we provide to our consumers. With the all of the new information available to us regarding PVC and its effects on the environment and on our health we have taken a closer look at what we are selling and how we are handling the disposal of the materials used and
removed in replacing your windows and doors.

As we are all aware products made of PVC, including “Vinyl Windows,” pose great risks to our
health and our environment. However, a “non-plastic nation” is virtually impossible. But we can
limit the use of this material. The Window Man offers only products that are made to last so that
they do not have to be replaced again. The truth of the matter is that vinyl windows are the most
economical way of conserving the use of fossil fuels and saving energy. With a vinyl window that is engineered to have the least amount of air infiltration and a “life of home” life cycle can create
a powerful reason for using vinyl windows in your home. We also educate consumers on ways to
save their existing wood windows and make them more efficient without replacing them, therefore reducing scrap materials produced during manufacturing and disposal of your existing windows--all while making your home more energy efficient and comfortable at the same time. We do understand that this option is not always the best option for the homeowner or that the existing window is not salvageable. In these cases, we offer windows made from a variety of materials such as fiberglass, wood, aluminum, steel and the best engineered vinyl windows available in the market today. This allows us to offer a solution that best fits your needs while doing our part to protect our environment and you.

As part of this fight we have added our sister company “The Solar Energy Co.” to our arsenal of
energy-saving products. The Solar Energy Co. offers solar energy systems for both
thermal (hot water) and photovoltaic (electric) ways to use our greatest source of energy: the SUN!

Our goal is to do our part to protect our planet, our quality of life, and the quality of life of our
future-our children.

Please join us in this fight, ask us how to save your old windows and make your more home energy efficient at the same time.

Visit one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms today to meet with one of our representatives.

DeVac 600 Series Dual Frame Thermo-Barrier

Here at The Window Man we carry many models of new and replacement windows, including DEVAC's high performance series.

The DEVAC 600 Series high performance dual frame Thermo-Barrier aluminum windows have a wide airspace between interior and exterior glass panes to conserve energy and reduce outside noise penetration. The unique, non-structural DEVAC Thermo-Barrier provides the key to effective performance by meeting essential design criteria:

• Insulates interior frame and sash from costly thermal transfer and improves condensation resistance.
• Effectively seals against air and water leakage through barrier into wall structures.
• Allows freedom of expansion and contraction while keeping structural integrity between interlocking parts.
• Interlocks aluminum frame members so that forces generated by thermal movement and structural load will utilize the barrier material for it's greater compressive strength. A design principle proven by 30 years of service with no failure.
• Custom sized to 1/32 of an inch. Available as double-hung, horizontal slider, removable panel and fixed panel. Historical designs and special shapes are offered.

For New Construction or Renovation

Exclusive dual-pane/dual-barrier design* provides the highest STC (Sound Transmission Class) available in fully operating windows. STC's from 37 to 56 are obtainable in standard DeVAC window products glazed with common monolithic glass.

Devac's Thermo-Barrier™ frame and wide, trapped air space glazing system are key elements to the 600 Series' outstanding acoustic performance...performance not obtainable with laminated or sealed insulating glass.

Sound transmission loss tests consistenly show the DeVAC Acoustic Window system provides better STC ratings than the same thicknesses in other systems. There is no significant acoustic benefit from laminated glass in DeVAC Acoustic Windows, which means an economical installation that is not in conflict with life safety requirements. (Research tests also show a loss of acoustic performance when laminated glass is subjected to cool weather.)

With DeVAC, windows are not an acoustic "weak link" in exterior walls. In fact, selecting from many DeVAC product and glazing combinations to acoustically match the values of window and wall is the best way to assure that needed performance is provided without uneconomical over-specifying. Devac acoustic windows offer attractive, cost-effective sound control for new developments saturated by aircraft or freeway noise. The ease of maintenance, cleaning and operation, coupled with adaptable designs and accessories, also make DeVAC Acoustical Windows a top choice for retrofit at sites experiencing increasing disruption from outside noises intruding on the interior environment.

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For more information on the DEVAC 600 or to inquire about other lines of door and windows, stop by one of The Window Man's three Northern VA showrooms today. We'd be happy to help you!