Bronze and Stainless Steel Custom Windows

Northern Virginia's The Window Man is proud to carry Optimum Windows in all three of our area showrooms. Optimum is the only window company to offer galvanized, pre-painted, and cold rolled formed steel window and door products in the US.

Optimum's specialty metal line of windows are designed to meet the growing needs of architects and designers who wish to use a more elegant and exotic material for both private residences and commercial buildings. Optimum's bronze and stainless steel windows and doors have been placed in luxury homes where they have been chosen not only for their distinctive beauty but also their extreme durability.

Optimum's use of bronze alloy OT67 is especially desirable in areas where its almost unlimited life can weather the elements such as salt air, high winds and rain. Because both bronze and stainless steel add a distinctive look to architectural facades, their use is limited only by the creativity of architects designers and planners who develop unique commercial and residential projects. The technical staff at Optimum can assist construction industry professionals in maximizing the beauty and utility of these unusual precious metals in their designs.

Bronze windows and doors come in a natural finish with patina which could be polished, if desired. The stainless steel windows and doors are available in either a brushed or mirror finish.

Stop by one of our showrooms today to find out which Optimum window is right for your new construction or renovation project.

Mon-Ray Custom Fit Classic Series Storm Doors

The Window Man's Mon-Ray Classic Series Storm Doors are the end 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 strength 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.

For more information about Mon-Ray's other products, or about other storm door options for your Maryland, Virginia or DC home renovation or new construction project, stop by one of The Window Man's three area showrooms in Chantilly, Fairfax, and Alexandria.

Condensation In Winter

Condensation in winter can wreak havoc on your home. Check out The Window Man's guide to preventing condensation problems on our website. We explain how and why condensation develops and easy ways to prevent it.

HEAT MIRROR™ INSULATING GLASS

Heat Mirror™ is a low-emissivity coated film product suspended inside an insulating glass unit. The result is a triple unit with two air spaces without the weight of triple insulating glass and with far superior insulating and shading performance. The Window Man offers two types of Heat Mirror™, they are: HM 88 and HM 66. These range from the low reflectance, high-light transmittance performance of Heat Mirror 88 through the shading performance of Heat Mirror 66.

For more information on heat mirror, stop by one of The Window Man's three area showrooms in Northern Virginia.

Optimum's Self-closing sliding steel window

Optimum's fire rated sliding steel window (7600 series) features a self-closing mechanism that automatically closes the window in the event of fire. This sliding steel window incorporates the same type of fusible link utilized in Optimum's other fire rated products. For more information, stop by one of The Window Man's three northern Virginia showrooms. We'd be happy to discuss Optimum's self-closing steel windows as well as other Optimum products.

Windows & Doors In Northern Virginia

If you're in the market for new or replacement windows or doors for your residential or commercial property, stop by any of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms in Chantilly, Alexandria, and Fairfax.

We've got over fifteen brands of all the top windows and doors manufacturers. And our friendly windows and doors consultants will be happy to discuss which product is right for your home renovation project or new construction.

Evaluating Energy Performance

Everyone is interested in conserving energy nowadays. Not only is energy conservation a cornerstone of environmentally-friendly building practices, but it also helps reduce your monthly utility bills—always welcome in today’s tough financial climate. But how do you evaluate a window’s energy performance? Look for products that have been tested and approved by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Another place to look for information on energy efficient windows is the U.S. EPA Energy Star Homes Program web site. NFRC and Energy Star give you a measure of a window’s Thermal Performance… But if you want to evaluate a window or door’s structural, air infiltration and other performance issues, check for its AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) and NWWDA (National Wood Window and Door Association) Ratings.

These rating systems define four mandatory performance requirements for a completely fabricated window:

• Structural integrity to withstand wind loads

• Resistance to Water Leakage

• Resistance to air infiltration

• Forced Entry resistance

For more information about which energy efficient door or window is right for your new construction or renovation in Northern Virginia, stop by one of The Window Man's three area locations. All of The Window Man consultants are happy to help you choose the perfect product for your project.