The Window Company is here to guide you through the selection process of replacing your windows, based on your wants, needs and budget. The Window Company takes the approach of educating our customers so they may make a wise investment rather than just an uninformed expenditure. There are several choices when it comes to merely replacing your windows. However, our staff takes the time to show you what options make sense and which options don’t really benefit you at all. Essentially, The Window Company can tailor your replacement window project to suit the layout and location of the house itself. Think of it as giving your home the “custom attention” it deserves. For instance, if you live in a noisy area, there are budget-friendly alternatives available without spending unnecessary dollars to achieve maximum results. Also, there are certain glass options available that only benefit the home in certain locations and not others. Why spend extra money if there is no need to?
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We offer our customers a wide range of replacement products, including those made of Aluminum-clad wood, solid vinyl, all aluminum and/or fiberglass. With a wide variety of glass options for beauty, Privacy and energy conservation. Determining the style of your home plays a big role in the type of window you choose for each room. Several other factors affect the window glass and other features you'll want to use for a particular room. Let's consider some of the things that will influence your decision. |
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Replacement Windows for Convenience!
 Sliding horizontal window lets in lots of light and is easy to open when reaching over a counter great for a kitchen window over a sink or counter. Awning windows provide a great option for ventilation during rains. They open outward and provide shielding for the window opening. Like horizontal sliding windows, they also can be a good choice above a sink or counter—their crank systems allow for easy one-handed operation. Some double hung window models have tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning. In second- and third-story rooms, these windows save you from having to haul out a ladder to clean your windows.
Keeping in mind what furniture or other furnishings you might put in front of a window or patio door inside your house when planning your window purchase. If a table, for instance, is going to be placed in front of a window, consider a casement window that can be opened and closed with one hand from a crank at the bottom of the window. For a French patio door, be sure to consider how you want to use the interior space near it. If your use of this space would conflict with an in-swinging door, consider an out-swinging French patio door or a French-style sliding door.
Replacement Windows for Privacy!
For a bathroom window or windows flanking an entry, consider privacy/obscure glass options. These provide privacy without the need for window coverings. Transom Windows and skylights provide ambient light without compromising privacy. And if your house is near any source of noise, such as a highway or airport, consider noise reduction (also known as sound control) windows.
Replacement Windows for Curb Appeal!
 To give your home more curb appeal, it pays to choose your windows carefully. Next to the style of a house (colonial, Cape Cod, ranch, modern), windows are the biggest factor in determining how your home looks to the outside world. Many older homes date back to the days when glass only was available in small panes. So it makes sense, when updating older homes to maintain a traditional look through the use of grids and trim. Generally , windows in front of a house should complement the style of the home. For many people, and many home styles, that means a traditional, symmetrical design. This is particularly important in neighborhoods where existing homes set a general style or style is mandated by code.
Replacement Windows for View!
 Assembled in configurations, windows and patio doors can create a wonderful sense of openness that brings the outdoors in and can actually make a room seem larger than it is. Picture windows can be combined with arch "half round" windows to add grandeur to a room. Flank a picture window with operating windows like casement or single hung to provide view and ventilation. Or place awning windows underneath. Sliding glass doors (standard or French-style) are a great way to bring in the view without the swing space required by an ordinary door or French patio door. Skylights can provide light and a view of blue sky or treetops in rooms that don't have other view options.
Replacement Windows for Safety and Security!
 On first floors, you may have security concerns. To keep your home secure, but still enable easy ventilation, you might consider combinations of picture and awning or casement windows. These windows are hard to pry open when locked. For a living room, consider combos of awning windows above or below a picture window. Local building codes usually have egress requirements for bedrooms, specifying the size and height of an opening you need to allow in the event of a fire or other emergency. Often, casement or sliding horizontal windows can be a good choice for meeting these codes. Be sure to discuss egress with your contractor or dealer. If you have walkways or paths near your windows, you may want to consider windows that don't open out (such as horizontal sliders, single hung and double hung). That way, you won't block a pathway every time you want ventilation. In a child's bedroom, opening only the top sash of a double hung window for ventilation can add an extra measure of safety.
Tempered glass is extremely strong. When it breaks, it shatters into little pebble-like pieces without sharp edges, reducing the likelihood of injury. Window and door manufacturers offer tempered glass for use in patio doors, side lights and windows in children's rooms, and in many cases, there are required codes for the use of tempered glass in bathrooms.
Replacement Windows for Controlling Solar Heat Gain!
 If your home gets a lot of sun exposure, you'll want to use extra high-efficiency forms of Low-E insulated glass to reject more of the sun's heat and damaging rays while still enjoying window light. Windows facing east and west get low-angle sunlight in mornings and afternoons, and windows facing south can get low-angle sun in spring, fall and winter, particularly the farther north you live. All of these conditions can be blinding and especially troublesome in a room used for watching television or working on a computer. High-efficiency Low-E glass, shades, curtains, low overhangs and awnings can be used in various combinations to help alleviate these effects.
Replacement Windows for Controlling Ventilation and Weatherization!
Need air? Consider which way the prevailing winds in your area blow. Maximizing ventilating windows along this line can greatly improve the fresh air in your home. A strategically-oriented casement window can even funnel breezes into your home. Is there a side of your house that gets icy blasts of wind? Consider non-operating windows such as picture windows and radius windows on that side. These are among the best options for keeping the elements out of your home while letting natural light in. Be sure to select the most energy-efficient windows you can afford, and keep in mind that smaller windows will be more efficient in these situations. |
