Over Twenty Years Of Happy Customers

The Window Man has been helping many of our customers with their replacement window and door needs for many years. In fact, back in 1989 one customer wrote to us to say: "The windows look nice. The men who installed your products were without a doubt very good. They were an excellent representation of your firm."

We're proud of the fact that we've maintained a reputation in the Northern Virginia area for quality products and superior service.

To see what we can do for your new or renovation project in the Metro DC area, stop by one of our three area showrooms today.

Window Failure

What do we mean when we say a window has "failed?" Well, a window failure means there's moisture in between the panes of glass. There are actually two types of window failures: a seal failure, in which moisture (or condensation) leaks into the space between the panes; and 2) a window failure, in which the window is no longer keeping out the elements.

For more information on common window problems and how to prevent them stop by one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia Window & Door Showrooms today.

What Is Low-E?

Low-E, or low emissivity, is how a window reflects certain light length waves. A window with a good low-E lowers your energy bill because in the summer it reflects sunlight and in the winter it absorbs it to help heat your home.

For more information on ways new or replacement windows and doors can help you save money on utility bills stop by one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms today.

What is a fiberglass composite product?

Pultrusion is the process used to produce continuous lengths of strong, fiberglass composite products having a constant cross section. Products manufactured using this technology include window framing material , rods, structural shapes, beams, channels, pipe, tubing etc.

The manufacturing process works as follows: Continuous strands of fiberglass rovings and fiberglass mats are impregnated with resin, then drawn through a steel die which sets the shape of the stock. A portion of the die is heated to initiate the cure. The end product is a Thermoset Fiberglass Composite. Very high strengths are possible due to high glass concentration and orientation of fiberglass rovings and mats parallel and perpendicular to the length of the material being drawn through the die.

Thermoset - Heat is generally used to cause a chemical reaction which sets the shape of the part permanently. Once the materials are cured they cannot be reformed: the process is irreversible.

Stop by The Window Man showroom--we've got 3 Northern VA locations--to find out more about which type of window is right for your home!

Steel Windows?

As you search for the perfect window for your commercial or residential property you're going to run across a variety of different window materials. You may wonder which material is best for you.

Popular window materials include vinyl, clad wood, wood, composites, aluminum, steel, and fiberglass. There are pros and cons associated with each.

Take steel, for example: steel is strong, has narrow side lines, has a wide variety of colors to choose form and is quite durable. On the other hand, steel feels cold, has a commercial look and is expensive.

To find out which window material is perfect for your new or replacement windows, please stop by one of The Window Man's three area showrooms.

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• 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

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What Is Heat Mirror?

In an effort to educate consumers, The Window Man is happy to provide information about new and replacement windows.

The choice of the right glazing is one of the most important and far-reaching decisions that an architect or building owner will make. This decision impacts the overall design, human comfort, energy efficiency, mechanical HVAC design and loads, day lighting, condensation control, ultraviolet fading and sound control. In the design of any building (whether it be residential, commercial or industrial) one must look at and take into consideration the six principal glazing design challenges.

These are:

* Winter Comfort and Heating Load
* Summer Comfort Cooling Load
* Natural Day lighting
* Appearance and Reflectivity
* Ultraviolet Fading Control
* Condensation Control

The Heat Mirror™ family of wavelength-selective products offer the solution to all glazing design challenges such as climate, elevation and application. These solutions provide unparalleled flexibility to "tune" a building to meet these needs. As more and more architects, builders and homeowners adopt Southwall's technology buildings will move from part of the environmental problem to part of its solution.

For more information about heat mirror, please visit The Window Man or stop by one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms today.

Arlington, VA Resident Happy With Their New Windows

We just received another letter from another happy customer in Arlington, VA and thought we'd share their thoughts with you:

“The windows look great from both inside and out side. Even the three picture windows, which I worried about, look great. The installers were very professional and quite pleasant to deal with. The showed up promptly at the appointed time and cleaned up after they were done work. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the windows, installation, and follow-up service. I took a few years to replace my drafty and painted windows but I am glad I came to “The Window Man” for such an excellent experience.”

Chet
Arlington, Virginia