Monday, January 26, 2009

Windows Showrooms in Northern Virginia

Located in Fairfax Virginia, The Window Man offers Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area customers superior products, excellent advice and outstanding customer service. The Window Man has been serving the Northern Virginia and Washington Metropolitan area since 1989. Our consultants can help you choose the finest window and door products available to the Residential, Commercial and Architectural markets. We have showrooms located in Fairfax, Chantilly and Alexandria Virginia for you to visit and enjoy as well as free in-home consultations with no obligation.Click here for directions to our Showroom.

Friday, January 16, 2009

U and R Values Explained

Customers at The Window Man's three Northern Virginia locations are often confused about (U) and (R) values and how they rate a window's insulation capabilities.

One way that insulation is created is with dead-air space between panes of glass. Therefore a double-paned window gives more insulation than a single-paned one. Other factors contribute to the insulation qualities of a window, such as the gasket, the material type, and the gas used in a gas-filled window. The U/R value tells how the product insulates. It is a formula derived from the efficiency of the product, and that formula takes into account many of the factors just mentioned. A good R measurement is a high one, while a good U measurement is low since U is the reciprocal of the R. Homeowners are more interested in the R value, while builders are interested in the U value.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

H- Window. Simply Revolutionary

The Window Man is proud to be the exclusive dealer in the Metro area for this remarkable window. Stop by one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms for exact specifications.

WHY SELECT H-WINDOW FOR YOUR PROJECT?

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM EXTERIOR

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

Monday, January 12, 2009

Window Installation in Virginia

We thought we'd share a comment a customer made about the new windows The Window Man installed in her Northern Virginia home. To see what The Window Man can do for you, stop by one of our three showrooms in Northern Virginia.

"Our sales person Jon was excellent. Our installers did a really outstanding job. The window installation was very professional and the exterior trim and caulking was the best I’ve ever seen. Thanks for a great job."

Dorthy P.
Fairfax, Virginia


Friday, January 9, 2009

NEW EXPANDED WINDOW SHOWROOMS

Come In And Explore!

Come visit any of our three Northern Virginia showrooms.

• Architects and Engineers ask for our advice, why shouldn't you?

• All types of Window Solutions! From Vinyl to Steel

• Choose from Northern Virginia's Largest Selection of Quality Brands

• Expert Installation by our Craftsmen

• Acoustical Windows and Doors

• Virginia Class "A" Contractor Licensed For Commercial & Residential

• Free Consultation! In Your Home Or Stop In Our Design Center


No Gimmicks, No Games, Call Today (703) 978-9888

Monday, January 5, 2009

Free Window Estimate

For a FREE estimate, please call us, stop by our showroom or you can simply fill out a simple form on our website, and one of our representatives will contact you.

We do not sell or market any customer information obtained from our customers, so rest assured that we will be the only people to contact you!


Friday, January 2, 2009

Welcome To The Window Man

Located in Fairfax Virginia, we offer Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area customers superior products, excellent advice and outstanding customer service. The Window Man has been serving the Northern Virginia and Washington Metropolitan area since 1989. Our consultants can help you choose the finest window and door products available to the Residential, Commercial and Architectural markets. We have showrooms located in Fairfax, Chantilly and Alexandria Virginia for you to visit and enjoy as well as free in-home consultations with no obligation. Click here for directions to our Showroom.