H-Windows At Northern Virginia's The Window Man

The Window Man is proud to be the exclusive dealer in the DC Metro area for this remarkable window.

WHY SELECT H-WINDOW FOR YOUR PROJECT?

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM EXTERIOR

* Maintenance free
* Available in 4 standard powder coat colors (White, brown, tan & green) anodized finishes or custom colors
* Structurally stronger than cladding

WOOD INTERIOR

* Excellent thermal performance
* Warms the interior environment and compliments interior finishes
* Available unfinished for field finishing, primed white for painting or with a factory applied finish to minimize damage during new construction or lessen disruption of occupants during remodeling

INSULATED GLASS

* Only two surfaces to wash
* Low E squared film adds thermal performance and cuts out 75% of the ultra violet rays
* Argon filled to improve thermal performance
* Available with warm edge Intercept spacer technology

HORIZONTAL HINGE SYSTEM

* The heart of the window is the Spilka hinge. It determines how long a window will last. The Spilka Window hinge carries a 10 year guaranty
* Carrying the weight at the center balance point allows the window to fully reverse for washing without interfering with window treatments
* The projected operation allows for ventilation in rainy weather and provides a softer ventilation
* The hinge allows the window to seal on a flat plane and is the reason for it's air tightness

PUSH-BAR OPERATING HARDWARE

* Easy one motion operation
* Meets the American Disabilities Act requiring a 5 pound operating force
* Has multiple ventilating positions, incorporates a full width locking rod for tight sealing and allows the window tho have the industries highest security rating against forced entry
* Meets all fire egress codes without a special type of hardware or special operation knowledge

SCREEN

* Extruded aluminum frame with staked corner keys for strength
* Cam operators for easy screen removal
* Aluminum or fiberglas mesh screen cloth. Requires no special tools to replace the screen

CUSTOM BUILT

* Each window is built to exact customer specifications
* Custom sills are available if required
* Jamb extensions and interior trim are available
* The sash can be configured to meet the project needs. Often we can use large sash making the rooms feel more open
* Exterior extruded aluminum panning system provides a maintenance free exterior in replacement applications

REMOVABLE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR GRILLS

* Exterior grills are heavy weight extruded aluminum with a snap mount for easy removal or tamper proof mounted for security
* Interior wood grills are molded pine or oak with metal pin mounting
* Between the glass grills are an option for a complete simulated divided lite appearance

* Air infiltration : .1 CFM
* Water penetration: 10 PSF
* Structural Performance: 85 PSF
* Industry rating: P-AW 50
* Sound attenuation STC 28-46 based on the type of glass used.
* Ask for copies of random field test reports, not lab test reports. The field test shows how the windows performed after they were finished

SERVICEABILITY

* Pressure glazing system allows the glass to be replaced without requiring special tools
* Weather-stripping is curf mounted and removable, allowing you to recondition the windows or remove weather-strip when the window is being finished
* All operating hardware parts are designed to be easily replaced should the need arise

COMPANY SUPPORT

* On site assistance for the contractor when the first windows are being installed
* An owner operation manual that gives written instructions for operation and washing of the windows, maintenance instructions, parts list, glass sizes and copy of our ten year warranty

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

As you're looking for new or replacement windows, you're probably wondering what some of the pros and cons are of each of the different types of windows materials. Take a look at The Window Man's website for a full list, but here's a breakdown of clad wood's pros and cons.

Pros of Clad wood

• Low Exterior Maintenance
• Color Choices
• Interior paintable/stainable
• The look and feel of real wood
• Hardware Choices

Cons of Clad wood

• Cost
• Lack of exterior detail
• Interior maintenance
• Quality can vary

For more information please stop by one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms. We'd be happy to talk with you about the different window materials available to you.

Window Condensation?

Window condensation can be a problem for many area homeowners. Here are The Window Man's six steps to controlling condensation and excess humidity:

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 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 have in the past.

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

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

6. A dehumidifier can help 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 about how to control excess humidity and therefore window condensation stop by one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms today!

The Window Man is pleased to carry Precision Entry Doors at all three of its northern Virginia showrooms. Precision Entry Doors are committed to the best of everything: the best components, the best workmanship and the best technology and production techniques to produce their doors. This traditional approach to quality means that you'll be buying the most beautiful, secure, energy efficient and durable door on the market today.

Precision Entry doors are NFRC Certified and carry an exclusive 30-year warranty.

Here are some of Precision Entry Doors' features:

* Finish on doors backed by exclusive 5-year warranty.

* Hinges are coated with a special rust resistant zinc dichromate finish.

* The doors are available in treated wood frame or Precision's exclusive 18-gauge steel L-frame design.

* The exclusive Precision 20-gauge steel security plate provides a level of security not found on residential doors.

* To reinforce the lock and deadbolt area, Precision adds commercial gauge steel to their steel doors and a solid wood block to their fiberglass doors.

* Precision's multiple blade sweep eliminates drafts-keeping your home comfortable.

* Precision's corner seal is the most efficient you'll find in keeping moisture, air and dirt out of your home.

* Precision's fully adjustable oak or vinyl cap provides the best energy efficient fit with their style of sweep.

* Precision's own state-of-the-art threshold provides maximum thermal efficiency.

* Solid Brass Hardware from Schlage.

* Precision takea extra precautions to protect your door during shipping.

* Precision uses their own fleet of trucks to ensure that your door arrives undamaged and on time.

* Hundreds of style combinations available.

To take a look at Precision Doors or to talk with one of The Window Man's sales consultants, stop by one of our three northern Virginia showrooms today!

Capitol Hill Homeowner Happy With New Windows

A DC area homeowner recently wrote in to let us know how happy she was with her new windows from The Window Man.

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Just a quick note to let you know that my husband, 3 kids and I are really enjoying our new windows. We already feel the difference of fewer drafts in the house and really appreciate the ease of opening and closing the windows.

I have to say that from the very start, using your company was a true pleasure. You have the most professional sales manner---never pushing a hard sale on the customer---and the communication with the measuring guy along with delivery dates was so clear. Finally, the guys who installed the windows (Sept 12th) could not have been nicer!! When we have our front screens and storm windows replaced, I would request them again. They went right to work, were very respectful of our property and so courteous. We will recommend your company to all our friends.

Thank you again for everything and when our budget permits, we will call you back for the front windows.

Thanks again!!
J.
Capitol Hill - 9th Street

To preview windows or to speak to one of our window consultants, stop by one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms to discuss how The Window Man can help.

What is a fiberglass composite product?

As you browse through The Window Man's many window products you may find yourself wondering what fiberglass composite is...

Pultrusion is the process used to produce continuous lengths of strong, fiberglass composite products having a constant cross section. Products manufactured using this technology include window framing materials, rods, structural shapes, beams, channels, pipe, and tubing.

The manufacturing process works like this: continuous strands of fiberglass rovings and fiberglass mats are impregnated with resin, then drawn through a steel die which sets the shape of the stock. A portion of the die is heated to initiate the cure. The end product is a Thermoset Fiberglass Composite. Very high strengths are possible due to high glass concentration and the orientation of fiberglass rovings and mats parallel and perpendicular to the length of the material being drawn through the die.

(What does thermoset mean: heat is generally used to cause a chemical reaction which sets the shape of the part permanently. Once the materials are cured they cannot be reformed: the process is irreversible.)

To preview fiberglass composite windows and doors stop by one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms.

Certainteed's Bryn Mawr II Windows

The Window Man is proud to carry Certainteed's Bryn Mawr II windows at all three of its Northern Virginia showrooms.

Bryn Mawr II™ windows are the next generation of Certainteed's Bryn Mawr windows-recognized for superior quality by a major consumer publication. Their advanced design, based on our experience as the industry leader since 1979, combines long-standing performance, great looks, superior thermal efficiency, and cost efficiency at a level never before available.

Bryn Mawr II windows can add value to your home. A rich set of features, an extensive selection of styles, and the strongest warranty in the industry make them the right choice for any home, and for every day.

With the experience of more than 14 million windows installed across the country, Certainteed has designed Bryn Mawr II windows for the way you live today. Once they're in your home, you can use them-day after day, year after year-without a worry.

For more information or to view other window models, visit one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms.

New Expanded Showroom

Come in and explore The Window Man's new expanded showrooms in Northern Virginia.

• Peruse all types of window solutions--from vinyl to steel

• Choose from Northern Virginia's largest selection of quality brands

• Enjoy expert installation by our craftsmen

• View acoustical windows and doors

• We're a Virginia Class "A" contractor licensed for commercial & residential

• Enjoy a free consultation in your home or stop in our design center