Thursday, May 27, 2010

Precision Entry Doors: Decorative Glass

The Precision Entry doors we carry at The Window man are all crafted by hand, have genuine brass & zinc caming, and come with a10-Year Warranty

From day one, Precision’s goal has been to create world-class Decorative Glass for their doors, which is why The Window Man proudly stands behind these products. Precision has assembled a global artisan community, all masters of their craft. And we here at The Window Man are proud to bring you truly spectacular glass--whether it's the textural beauty of fine art glass, intricate sand carving, precision-shaped brass caming, or the prisms of light from hand cut bevels.

Keep in mind, though that each glass panel is handmade and so there are minor differences from piece to piece. This is characteristic of any handmade product and adds to its charm and beauty. The patterns can vary in size and particular shapes but pose no danger of spontaneous breakage or structural instability. Precision continually inspects for consistency. Any patterns that are severely out of character with the glass are not accepted. Our goal is to provide the finest quality glass panels.

Contact us or stop by any of our three Northern Virginia showrooms to find out about the various styles of glass we have available.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Soft-Lite's Sliding Patio Doors

The Window Man is proud to offer Soft-Lite patio doors. These elegant sliding doors are durable, energy-efficient and maintenance-free. Soft-Lite thermo glide doors offer:

- Heavy-duty fiberglass protruded sills. These sills are durable enough to bear heavy foot traffic anywhere along the sill.

- Fusion-welded metal reinforced sash. These reinforced sashes provide structural integrity and eliminates drafts.

- Multi-chambered, hollow core, welded main frame. This frame provides superior strength.

- 7/8" insulated glass. For maximum efficiency we also offer optional low-E.

- Soft-Lite vinyl. Our highest quality PVC vinyl stands up to the weather, wherever you live--for a lifetime.

- Warm edge spacer technology.


- Interlocking panels. These panels prevent separation when your patio door is closed.


- Easy rolling extruded aluminum screens.


- Easily fit into construction or replacement projects.


- Patio doors come in white, beige or brown and also come with colonial grids.

Stop by any of our three Northern Virginia show rooms to see Soft-Lite's full line of windows and doors--including our thermo glide patio doors.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The Right Window For Your Home

Most DC Metro area homeowners who’ve thought about replacing their windows have heard a lot about features and issues like cladding, glass, grills and grids, installation, vinyl versus aluminum versus composites, and Low-E.

But as you peruse the different brands and models available at Northern Virginia’s The Window Man and decide which is right for your home, make sure to weigh the following needs: function, comfort, energy savings, esthetics, and low maintenance. There’s a different window appropriate for each homeowner and for each home in Fairfax, VA, Chantilly, VA and Alexandria, VA. The Window Man’s consultants are poised to help you make the right choice for you and your family.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Sugarcreek Decorator Series Storm Doors

The Window Man is proud to carry Sugarcreek decorator series storm doors at all three of our Northern Virginia showrooms.

From its humble beginning in 1940, when founder Harry Sugar borrowed three hundred dollars and began producing storm windows, through nearly six decades of transition and growth, Sugarcreek Industries has maintained its original commitment to product excellence and innovation.

Contributing to the company's longevity are the foundational values of its Swiss-Amish community, deeply rooted in a rich tradition of craftsmanship, service and a strong work ethic.

Today, Sugarcreek Industries continues a tradition of good people producing good products.

Stop by one of The Window Man's showrooms to see our full like of Sugarcreek windows and doors.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

DeVAC: For New Commercial Construction or Renovation

At The Window Man we carry a number of window lines perfect for commercial new construction or renovation projects.

For example, 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.


DeVAC's 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 consistently 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.

To learn more about the DeVAC 600 series, or Optimum or H-lines commercial products, stop by any of our three Northern Virginia showrooms today.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Fiberglass Windows

The Window Man is proud to carry Comfort Line's fiberglass windows. These superior windows boast:

* 3-1/4" Frame depths - Perfect for replacement jobs. With addition of nail fins and extension jambs, ideally suited for new construction jobs.


* Stepped, sloped sash design - Provides for water run off and utilizes exceptionally weathertight foam weather-stripping.


* All mitered Sash Design - Provides extra strength and gives sash a traditional appearance.


* 7/8" Insulated Glass - Built with Double Strength gladss and thermally improved "Intercept" spacers for energy efficiency. Select Low-E glass with Argon Gas, or HR-10 glass with krypton gas to further elevate performance.


* Drop-In Exterior Glazing with snap in glass bead - Provides an esthetically pleasing appearance and virtually eliminates water penetration.


* Integral Interlock - Provides extra strength and blocks air infiltration at the meeting rails.


* Fully Weather-Stripped Sash Perimeter - Fin/Pile and q-lon foam weather-stripping together reduces air infiltration and enhances energy efficiency.


* Easy Clean, Tilt-In Sash - No need to get the ladder out. both sashes tilt in for safe easy cleaning from inside.
* Pultrusion technology - Used to produce our Fiber Frame TM lineals which will not split, splinter, warp, swell or bow.
* Fiber FrameTM lineals - Thermally nonconductive. These lineals have relatively the same coefficients of expansion and contraction as insulated glass.
* The result is an energy efficient, virtually indestructible framing material offering maximum strength and stability, piece after piece.
* Optional real stainable oak interior
* Optional Muntin Bars-colonial or diamond.
* Optional customized V-groove glass and elegant bencil brass grids.
* Optional custom colors matched to your specifications.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Wood Stile And Rail Doors

There are a variety of wood species that you can use for wood stile and rail doors: oak, ponderosa and western pine, Douglas fir, hemlock, maple, mahogany and cherry are all great choices. To speak to one of The Window Man's representatives about the wood species that's right for your stile or rail door, stop by one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms today.