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.

Windows Showrooms in Northern Virginia

Located in Fairfax Virginia, The Window Man offers Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area customers superior products, excellent advice and outstanding customer service. The Window Man has been serving the Northern Virginia and Washington Metropolitan area since 1989. Our consultants can help you choose the finest window and door products available to the Residential, Commercial and Architectural markets. We have showrooms located in Fairfax, Chantilly and Alexandria Virginia for you to visit and enjoy as well as free in-home consultations with no obligation.Click here for directions to our Showroom.

H-Windows at The Window Man

The Window Man is proud to be the exclusive dealer in the Metro area for this remarkable window.

WHY SELECT H-WINDOW FOR YOUR PROJECT?

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM EXTERIOR

* Maintenance free
* Available in 4 standard powder coat colors (White, brown, tan & green) anodized finishes or custom colors
* Structurally stronger than cladding

WOOD INTERIOR

* Excellent thermal performance
* Warms the interior environment and compliments interior finishes
* Available unfinished for field finishing, primed white for painting or with a factory applied finish to minimize damage during new construction or lessen disruption of occupants during remodeling

INSULATED GLASS

* Only two surfaces to wash
* Low E squared film adds thermal performance and cuts out 75% of the ultra violet rays
* Argon filled to improve thermal performance
* Available with warm edge Intercept spacer technology

HORIZONTAL HINGE SYSTEM

* The heart of the window is the Spilka hinge. It determines how long a window will last. The Spilka Window hinge carries a 10 year guaranty
* Carrying the weight at the center balance point allows the window to fully reverse for washing without interfering with window treatments
* The projected operation allows for ventilation in rainy weather and provides a softer ventilation
* The hinge allows the window to seal on a flat plane and is the reason for it's air tightness

PUSH-BAR OPERATING HARDWARE

* Easy one motion operation
* Meets the American Disabilities Act requiring a 5 pound operating force
* Has multiple ventilating positions, incorporates a full width locking rod for tight sealing and allows the window tho have the industries highest security rating against forced entry
* Meets all fire egress codes without a special type of hardware or special operation knowledge

SCREEN

* Extruded aluminum frame with staked corner keys for strength
* Cam operators for easy screen removal
* Aluminum or fiberglas mesh screen cloth. Requires no special tools to replace the screen

CUSTOM BUILT

* Each window is built to exact customer specifications
* Custom sills are available if required
* Jamb extensions and interior trim are available
* The sash can be configured to meet the project needs. Often we can use large sash making the rooms feel more open
* Exterior extruded aluminum panning system provides a maintenance free exterior in replacement applications

REMOVABLE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR GRILLS

* Exterior grills are heavy weight extruded aluminum with a snap mount for easy removal or tamper proof mounted for security
* Interior wood grills are molded pine or oak with metal pin mounting
* Between the glass grills are an option for a complete simulated divided lite appearance

* Air infiltration : .1 CFM
* Water penetration: 10 PSF
* Structural Performance: 85 PSF
* Industry rating: P-AW 50
* Sound attenuation STC 28-46 based on the type of glass used.
* Ask for copies of random field test reports, not lab test reports. The field test shows how the windows performed after they were finished

SERVICEABILITY

* Pressure glazing system allows the glass to be replaced without requiring special tools
* Weather-stripping is curf mounted and removable, allowing you to recondition the windows or remove weather-strip when the window is being finished
* All operating hardware parts are designed to be easily replaced should the need arise

COMPANY SUPPORT

* On site assistance for the contractor when the first windows are being installed
* An owner operation manual that gives written instructions for operation and washing of the windows, maintenance instructions, parts list, glass sizes and copy of our ten year warranty.

For more information or to take a look at H-windows, visit one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms today! We'd be happy to discuss your window and door needs.

Soft-Lite Elements Exclusive Northern Virginia Dealer

The Window Man offers an extensive line of Soft-Lite replacement windows and accessories to fit any home, and we have specific products built for the Washington DC region and climate. All Soft-Lite products are built to last, and are backed by our on-going commitment to the people who buy them, including a lifetime warranty from Soft-Lite. Quality and commitment to excellence have been the cornerstones of Soft-Lite's success, and we're pleased to offer these innovative products. For more information, visit one of our three Northern Virginia showrooms or click here.

H-Windows At Northern Virginia's The Window Man

The Window Man is proud to be the exclusive dealer in the DC Metro area for this remarkable window.

WHY SELECT H-WINDOW FOR YOUR PROJECT?

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM EXTERIOR

* Maintenance free
* Available in 4 standard powder coat colors (White, brown, tan & green) anodized finishes or custom colors
* Structurally stronger than cladding

WOOD INTERIOR

* Excellent thermal performance
* Warms the interior environment and compliments interior finishes
* Available unfinished for field finishing, primed white for painting or with a factory applied finish to minimize damage during new construction or lessen disruption of occupants during remodeling

INSULATED GLASS

* Only two surfaces to wash
* Low E squared film adds thermal performance and cuts out 75% of the ultra violet rays
* Argon filled to improve thermal performance
* Available with warm edge Intercept spacer technology

HORIZONTAL HINGE SYSTEM

* The heart of the window is the Spilka hinge. It determines how long a window will last. The Spilka Window hinge carries a 10 year guaranty
* Carrying the weight at the center balance point allows the window to fully reverse for washing without interfering with window treatments
* The projected operation allows for ventilation in rainy weather and provides a softer ventilation
* The hinge allows the window to seal on a flat plane and is the reason for it's air tightness

PUSH-BAR OPERATING HARDWARE

* Easy one motion operation
* Meets the American Disabilities Act requiring a 5 pound operating force
* Has multiple ventilating positions, incorporates a full width locking rod for tight sealing and allows the window tho have the industries highest security rating against forced entry
* Meets all fire egress codes without a special type of hardware or special operation knowledge

SCREEN

* Extruded aluminum frame with staked corner keys for strength
* Cam operators for easy screen removal
* Aluminum or fiberglas mesh screen cloth. Requires no special tools to replace the screen

CUSTOM BUILT

* Each window is built to exact customer specifications
* Custom sills are available if required
* Jamb extensions and interior trim are available
* The sash can be configured to meet the project needs. Often we can use large sash making the rooms feel more open
* Exterior extruded aluminum panning system provides a maintenance free exterior in replacement applications

REMOVABLE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR GRILLS

* Exterior grills are heavy weight extruded aluminum with a snap mount for easy removal or tamper proof mounted for security
* Interior wood grills are molded pine or oak with metal pin mounting
* Between the glass grills are an option for a complete simulated divided lite appearance

* Air infiltration : .1 CFM
* Water penetration: 10 PSF
* Structural Performance: 85 PSF
* Industry rating: P-AW 50
* Sound attenuation STC 28-46 based on the type of glass used.
* Ask for copies of random field test reports, not lab test reports. The field test shows how the windows performed after they were finished

SERVICEABILITY

* Pressure glazing system allows the glass to be replaced without requiring special tools
* Weather-stripping is curf mounted and removable, allowing you to recondition the windows or remove weather-strip when the window is being finished
* All operating hardware parts are designed to be easily replaced should the need arise

COMPANY SUPPORT

* On site assistance for the contractor when the first windows are being installed
* An owner operation manual that gives written instructions for operation and washing of the windows, maintenance instructions, parts list, glass sizes and copy of our ten year warranty

For more information, please visit one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms.

What is a fiberglass composite product?

As you browse through The Window Man's many window products you may find yourself wondering what fiberglass composite is...

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 materials, rods, structural shapes, beams, channels, pipe, and tubing.

The manufacturing process works like this: 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 the orientation of fiberglass rovings and mats parallel and perpendicular to the length of the material being drawn through the die.

(What does thermoset mean: 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.)

To preview fiberglass composite windows and doors stop by one of The Window Man's three Northern Virginia showrooms.

More Happy Customers For The Window Man

We've received another letter from a happy customer that we couldn't wait to share with you! To find out how The Window Man can help you find a new or replacement window for your Metro area home, stop by one of our three Northern Virginia Window Showrooms.

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Dear The Window Man,

Just a quick note to let you know that my husband, 3 kids and I are really enjoying our new windows. We already feel the difference of fewer drafts in the house and really appreciate the ease of opening and closing the windows.

I have to say that from the very start, using your company was a true pleasure. You have the most professional sales manner---never pushing a hard sale on the customer---and the communication with the measuring guy along with delivery dates was so clear. Finally, the guys who installed the windows (Sept 12th) could not have been nicer!! When we have our front screens and storm windows replaced, I would request them again. They went right to work, were very respectful of our property and so courteous. We will recommend your company to all our friends.

Thank you again for everything and when our budget permits, we will call you back for the front windows.

Thanks again!!
Julia G.
Capitol Hill - 9th Street

What is Low-E?

If you've spent any time shopping for windows, you've come across the term low-E. But what exactly is low-e. Low-E, or low emissivity, refers to how a window reflects certain length waves. A window with a good low-E lowers your energy bill because in the summer it reflects sunlight to help cool your home and in the winter it absorbs sunlight to help in heat your home.