Why Choose Composite Windows

Many customers who visit The Window Man showrooms in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Chantilly ask how composite windows differ from other window types that The Window Man offers. Composite windows combine different strengths together, come in a wide variety of colors, have very low maintenance requirements and are quite durable. On the other hand, they can be more expensive than other window materials and only a limited number of manufacturers make them. To see whether or not composite windows are right for your new construction or renovation project, stop by one of our showrooms to speak to a consultant today. If composite windows aren't the right fit, The Window Man consultants can guide you to aluminum, steel, fiberglass, vinyl, clad wood, or wood.

DeVac 600 Series: Acoustical Windows & Venetian Blinds

Here at The Window Man we’re excited to offer acoustical windows and venetian blinds for our residential and commercial clients. This exclusive double DeVac Thermo-Barrier design provides maximum air space for the highest STC (sound transmission class) in fully operating windows. Average decibel reductions up to 56 are obtainable in DeVAC acoustical windows glazed with monolithic glass.

DeVac’s STC ratings compare to:

* STC 43-6" painted concrete block.
* STC 48-8" painted concrete block.
* STC 56-12" reinforced concrete wall.

Here are some of the features of Devac’s Thermo Barrier & Acoustical Windows:

* Primed Billet 6063-T6 Aluminum Extrusions are 45% stronger than the T5 temper commonly used in other aluminum windows.
* Bush Joint Frame and Sash corners with frame corner gaskets and internally sealed sash joints for tight attractive fit.
* Wide trapped air space of over 2" separate interior and exterior glass surfaces to provide beneficial thermal and sound resistance.
* Hollow tubular sill with weep valve system effectively drains water to the outside while reducing air infiltration and noise penetration.
* DeVac non-structural "T in the Box" Thermo-Barrier with over 30 years of proven performance.

For more information about these and other DeVac products, stop by one of The Window Man's three area showrooms today.

Mon-Ray Windows & Doors

Here at The Window Man we're happy to carry Mon-Ray windows and doors. Mon-Ray windows have been installed in colleges, hospitals, hotels, apartments, public and private schools, office buildings, governmental housing, and other commercial and light-commercial projects throughout the United States. And Mon-Ray Storm windows have been installed on tens of thousands of homes in all types of climates across they country. The Mon-Ray philosophy is to offer products at the lowest possible initial cost while not compromising its high performance standards and exceptionally long service life. All products are supported by a written 10-year limited product warranty.

Stop by one of The Window Man's three area showrooms to see which Mon Ray window or door is perfect for your residential or commercial property.

Condensation & Windows

If you have trouble with window condensation it is probably because you live in a "thermally tight" modern home which you can heat for a fraction of the cost it took to heat the house your parents lived in… Condensation problems may also arise from several common household appliances.

What is Condensation?

Condensation occurs anytime moist warm air comes into contact with a cold surface. For example, the beads of water that drip down the outside of a cold glass of iced tea in the summertime are a product of condensation.

The Cause is Excess Humidity

Condensation may be freeze in the insulation in your attic where it can then melt when the warm weather comes and damage your plaster exactly like a roof leak. Or it may be force its way out through the siding to form blisters under your paint exterior. (That means the most expensive kind of paint job.)

Humidity, water vapor, moisture, steam: they're all water in the form of invisible gas in the air. And they can be present in varying quantities.

Only Part of the Story

A score or more of entirely different conditions may affect the way condensation appears in different homes.

Conditions that may affect condensation problems include:

- Your home’s size
- Ventilation
- The heating system: hot air or water; perimeter or interior wall heating
- The type of insulation and vapor barrier
- Even the type of soil and quality of drainage

For more information on how to combat condensation problems, stop by one of The Window Man's three area showrooms to speak to one of our representatives.

Mon-Ray Storm Doors

Mon-Ray Custom Fit Classic Series Storm Doors


Mon-Ray Classic Series storm doors are the result of over forty years of research, design and production. Pound for pound, no other storm door can compare to its overall strength, energy-efficiency and attractive, trim-line appeareance.

The exceptional strong tubular frame and Z-bar are made of tough T6 aluminum. This additional heat tempering gives the aluminum a special retention memory. When twisted it will return to its original, straight-line shape. Because of the superior strenght of T6 tempering, the aluminum extrusions in the Classic door are not as thick and bulky as those in other doors. The result is a more attractive, trim-line appearance with more area for viewing and ventilating.

Each of the corners are neatly joined together with a solid aluminum gusset that is over 1/4" thick. The corner gussets are securely anchored to the frame with four stainless steel screws to prevent twisting and seperating. Sturdy, tubular, aluminum frame section will not easily bend, dent or sag.

Features:

Exceptionally Strong Z-Bar...with durable Fin-Seal weatherstripping around full perimeter provides an energy tight seal.

Strong T6 Tempered Tubular Frame...will not easily bend, sag or swell like inexpensive metal, vinyl or wood doors.

Unique Mon-Ray Self-Storing Window Unit...engineered to be energy efficient, yet easy to operate. Attractive, trim-line design provides for maximum viewing and ventilating.

Spring-Loaded, Stainless Steel Pin-Locks...easy to grip and operate. Ratchet-style jamb liner provides ventilation settings every 2 inches.

Solid, Insulating Masonite Panel...effectively reinforces permanently bonded aluminum kickplate from unsightly dents.

Adhustable Sill Expander...is double weatherstripped to assure snug fit when door is closed.

About Mon-Ray Storm Doors
Mon-Ray backs its Classic Series storm door with a written, non-prorated Ten Year Warranty. While other storm door manufacturers only provide warranty coverage to the original owner, Mon-Ray warranty is fully transferable to whoever owns the residence on which the door was originally installed.

The importance of strength and durability in providing comfort and security, as well as, maintaining the original appearance is found in the Classic Door. If energy-efficiency, low-maintenance and a long-lasting, attractive appearance are important to you, then your search for the right storm door is over.

Watch as the heavy-duty closer gently pulls the Classic Door closed. while the closer works to hinder quick and damaging slamming, the sturdy check chain helps prevent dangerous full-open swinging.

DeVac 600 Series Windows: Dual Frame Thermo-Barrier

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.