What do I need to know about buying replacement windows?
First, you should know that The Board Store window installation crew has installed over 40,000 windows. Second, The Board Store employs their installation crews as full time employees, so they are very conscientious of the work they do and the service they provide during installation. Third, our vinyl windows carry a limited lifetime warranty and a 10 year labor warranty. So, if you have any problems you can trust that we will be here to take care of them.
Are there different types of Sunrooms?
There is a variety of choices for you to enjoy outdoor living ranging from simple screen rooms to sophisticated all glass and wood sunrooms. Screen rooms; vinyl or single glass rooms for seasonal enjoyment; year round rooms with shade roofs; all glass in straight, curved or cathedral style or customized stick built rooms with standard or super efficent windows. The right room for every home and family.
Why should I chose Vinyl instead of wood windows?
Our vinyl replacement windows come in a variety of different styles and finishes. You’ll never have to paint or worry about rot or damage from water. Our wood grain windows look like real wood and are available in 7 different woodgrain colors. (also available in white and beige) Windows are available in many styles including double hung, casement, awning, slider, picture, bay, bow and garden.
What should I ask before I make a decision on who does my home improvement work?
We always suggest doing your homework. Ask for references, licensing and proof of insurance. A credible contractor should have several good references that you can contact, licensing for the state the work is being performed in and their own employees doing the installation. If they are subcontracting the installation crew, then make sure the subcontractors are licensed and insured too. Without insurance an accident could cost you your home.
Can you explain low e, argon and U-factors please?
Low e (emissivity) glass—Emissivity is defined as “the relative power of a surface to emit heat by radiation.” Emit means to “throw or give off.” Low-E glass then is a special glass that has a low rate of emission. In other words, if there is a heat source inside your house (or outside!), the glass bounces the heat from that object back away from the glass. So, in the winter months, if you have Low-E glass in your home, the heat from the furnace is bounced back into your home. In the summer, the same thing happens but in reverse. The sun heats things up outside of your house. This heat radiates from those objects and tries to get into your house. Of course, it tries to take the path of least resistance, that being the glass. With Low-E glass much of this heat bounces off the glass and stays outside.
Argon gas is a colorless, odorless, non-flammable, non-toxic and above all, safe inert gas. It is heavier than air and therefore provides more thermal efficiency than having air between the glass.
U factor is most critical during the heating season. The lower the U factor, the greater the window resistance to heat flow, and it’s insulation value. U factor ratings usually fall between .20 to 1.20 with a lower U factor indicating more energy savings on heating and cooling costs.
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