Meet Our Founder

Tom Patterson founded P.B.S. Inc, trading as “The Window Man”, in August of 1989 after being a partner in a small building supply company (Contractors Discount Supply) that sold just to builders.

The new construction industry is primarily about “price”. That lead me to the “replacement” window & door market, which is value driven.

We at The Window Man, have always aimed to offer the “best value” in all types of windows & doors; whether vinyl, wood, wood clad, fiberglass, composite, aluminum, or steel.

We became involved in the commercial window industry in the mid nineties when we became the area dealer for Mon-Ray/DeVAC windows. This has allowed us to work with architects, structural engineers, & acoustical engineers on many large and small scale projects.

We have also worked on Federal projects including historical and acoustical.

By incorporating many of the things we have learned in the commercial and Federal construction arena, we can better serve our residential customers as well.
Our industry is a combination of old (low tech) and new (high tech) that is always interesting and challenging as it continues to evolve. We enjoy the challenge of staying on top of the latest technology.

The Residences At Ritz-Carlton

Here at The Window Man we're proud of our recent project at The Residences At Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC's Georgetown neighborhood. You would be too! Take a look.

Project details include:

DeVac 400 acoustic with 1/2" laminate clear glass, interior mount.

Mon-Ray 802 storm door with full view with 1/4" laminate glass, with 5" air space for noise reduction.

Stop by any of our three area showrooms to talk about which window or door is perfect for your residential or commercial project.

How To Compare Windows

Shopping for new windows for your commercial or residential property in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC and haven't a clue as to how to begin selecting the perfect product? Start by visiting the education section of The Window Man website. We'll teach you:

Glass Basics

Sound Abatement

The Greener Side of Things

What Makes a Great Window?

Window Facts

Window Materials

Window Terms

And if that isn't enough, stop by any of our three area showrooms. Our consultants are happy to discuss the details of your particular project.