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Why Replace Your Old Windows?
Due to increasing energy costs, homeowners should be extremely concerned when it comes to making their homes more energy efficient. Added insulation in walls and ceilings, new furnaces and new air conditioners are good ways to improve on energy efficiency in a home; however one of the best ways to accomplish this is to replace old leaky windows with high efficiency vinyl replacement windows.
Technology used to produce vinyl windows has dramatically changed with in the last decade, and it is amazing how energy efficient a window made with today’s technology can be. Windows are probably the biggest factor when it comes to a home being energy efficient. Many people would never think that just by replacing their old windows with a high quality window, they could actually save anywhere between 30 – 40% of their heating and cooling bills!
Research shows that the best type of windows on the market today are vinyl windows. Compared to wood windows vinyl windows are maintenance-free, they never need painting or staining, and they never rot or decay like wood windows often do. Also the insulation values are much higher in urethane-insulated vinyl windows than wood windows.
Here are some questions to ask yourself if you are considering replacing the windows in your home:
Are the frames insulated?
Vinyl windows with frames made of uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) extrusions insulated with a polyurethane core are much more energy efficient than wood, multi-chambered hollow vinyl, aluminum, and composite windows. Also make sure you look at the R-Factor of both glass and frames. Remember, the greater the R-Factor the better the insulating value.
How are the corners connected?
If the corners are fusion welded together the corners will never leak, which means neither water nor air will penetrate through the frames of the windows. However, if the corners are either screwed together, mechanically fastened or chemically welded, then they can start to leak over time.
Do the windows have an energy efficient glass, which will help to reduce the transfer of heat and cold?
Most windows are available with Low-E, some Low-E coatings are pyrolitic hard coats, some are sputter coated soft coats, and some even contain two layers of Low-E coating. The highest performing Low-E G&S Contracting offers is the Ultra-U+Plus, from Sunrise Windows it is coated with eight different layers of heat reflective shields.
Are the windows Energy Star approved?
Products are tested and rated by the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council), which have certain guidelines windows must pass to be considered energy efficient. Only the best performing windows will have the Energy Star approval by the U.S. Department of Energy for outstanding energy efficiency (utility cost savings).
What does the warranty cover and how long does it last?
Window manufactures offer a wide range of warranties. Some offer a warranty as short as five years, many windows are warranted for ten years, and a few offer a lifetime warranty, which may be pro-rated after a few short years. A few offer a lifetime non-prorated transferable warranty. Which is what you want that means if any part of your window ever breaks or fails, it’s covered.
Replacement windows built by today’s standards can pay for themselves by the amount of savings in heating and cooling costs of a home. They also offer a homeowner many different options, such as different types of glass, colors of frames, and many different styles of windows.
G&S Contracting carries three lines of windows:
Sunrise Windows
www.sunrisewindows.com
Soft Lite Windows
www.softlitewindows.com
Silverline Windows a division of Anderson
www.silverlinewindows.com
WINDOW TYPES:
G&S Contracting offers a full line of high-quality custom made vinyl windows.
DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS
Our double hung windows provide time-honored window design elements, fused with a modern flair for enhanced styling options. These beautifully designed windows offer the best in class in so many ways.
Features & Benefits…..
Minimal maintenance and easy operation with tilt-in feature, contoured lift-rails and pre-tensioned, dual pulley Block & Tackle balance system
- Advanced, triple weather-stripping seals for top efficiency performance
- UltraCore polyurethane window frame insulation provides added comfort and the ultimate in energy efficiency
- Coved interior glazing bead for added elegance
Added security with recessed pick resistant locks
- Extruded aluminum screen frame with heavy-duty aluminum corner reinforcements for years of worry free performance
SLIDING WINDOWS
Our sliding windows offer all the great performance benefits advanced technology has to offer. These classically styled windows offer specially designed weather stripping for a grater level of comfort. And with our vast selection of glass and color options, you can bring a new level of elegance and comfort to your home. While our standard Sliding window offers lift-out sashes, out Tilt-In Slider boasts swing-in sashes for easy cleaning.
Features & Benefits…
Our signature narrow line window design for maximum glass viewing area
- Coved interior glazing bead for traditional design lines
- Ultra-Core polyurethane window frame insulation provides added comfort and the ultimate in energy efficiency
- FiberCore sash for added efficiency and performance Lift out sliders with dual brass rollers featuring a stainless steel axle for years of worry free performance
- Enjoy added peace of mind with recessed pick resistant locks and night latches for venting
- Standard sliding window provide easy, lift out sashes
- In-Swing sash rails offer added efficiency, and can be easily cleaned from inside your home
CASEMENT & AWNING WINDOWS
Casement & Awning windows provide not only a great look but versatility with stylish and functional hardware for safe and trouble-free cleaning. Stop uncomfortable drafts from entering your home with our Casement & Awning windows which have one of the industries lowest air infiltration rates, because they feature three continuous seals of weather stripping.
Features & Benefits…
Air-tight performance with triple weather-stripping seals
- Low profile, single-lever locking handle controls up to three locking points for added security
- Squareness ensured through adjustable hinge system
- Beveled exterior design
- Easy operation with functional hardware for trouble-free cleaning
BAY & BOW WINDOWS
Watch the seasons change with panoramic views of the outdoors. Bay & Bow windows give a great view of wide open spaces. Our Bay & Bow windows merge engineering intelligence with design driven features and designer options to create window perfection.
Features & Benefits…
High quality seatboards, headboards and side panels are manufactured from furniture grade 1 1/8 thick oak veneer plywood versus typical ¾ thick plywood.
- Interior surfaces of Bay & Bow windows are also available with optional Pionite laminates, which eliminates the need to paint or stain the interior, while also providing greater ease of maintenance and more durability. Pionite surfaces are available in Painters White, Golden Oak, Provincial
- Oak or Colonial Cherry
- An anti-water penetration system helps protect against unwanted water and moisture damage. This system protects your most precious investment – your home.
GARDEN WINDOWS
Garden windows welcome additional light into your home with a view surrounded in glass. Enjoy the brilliance of the great outdoors all year around by selecting your new Garden window for your favorite spot. Whether it is the kitchen, the sunroom or over your new garden tub, a Garden window will add a whole new point of view
from inside or out.
Features & Benefits…
- Ideal window space for growing plants and flowers, or just show casing your knick knacks
- Easy to reach handle with two fully operational trapezoids for worry free ventilation
- Flexible window hinging with sashes that open toward or away from your home- you decide
- Standard coated wired shelves are adjustable and a glass shelf is available as an option
- Single or double insulated seat boards are available
- Optional Pionite laminate seat boards are available
Your Window Options are virtually Endless
G&S offers custom manufactured windows to fit each home. But the custom styling doesn’t stop there. Having the window that reflects your lifestyle and look is simple because of the variety of optional features available. Please take a look a the list of options below to find the options that fits you.
Insulated Glass:
- Low-E Glass with Argon Gas
- Exclusive Ultra-U+Plus Glass
- Tempered Glass
- Triple Pane
- SunClean Self-Cleaning Glass
Decorative Glass:
- Grids/Grilles/Muntins
- V-Groove Glass
- SunBlinds & SunShades
- Colors & Woodgrains
- 15 color combinations available
The Best Low-E Glass Available
Sunrise Windows’ soft-coat Low-E not only out-performs hard-coat Low-E glass, but most soft coat Low-E glass as well. It has set industry standard for being the clearest Low Low-E glass on the market today. All this while reducing UV light which fades fine fabrics, draperies, and fine art.
All windows ordered with our soft-coat Low-E are filled with Argon gas as standard. Argon is a very heavy and dense gas, which acts like an amplifier to boost the performance of our soft-coat Low-E glass by 20%. Normal air between the panes of glass tends to circulate from hot to cold by rapid movement. The density of Argon gas move much slower, thereby reducing the heat of summer or cold of winter transferring over the inside pane of glass. Sunrise uses argon gas in both our soft-coat Low-E glass and our Ultra-U+Plus Glass option.
Our Exclusive Ultra-U-Plus Glass: The “Best Bang for Your Buck”
If you’re looking for the best value – the insulating glass package with the quickest return on your investment – you’ll like the Ultra-U+Plus glass. Sunrise has taken the power of Low-E technology and nearly doubled it by using 8 layers of coating paired with argon gas. Ultra-U+Plus glass insulates better than hard and soft coat Low-E glass, double layered or even triple-paned products.
By reflecting the heat your furnace produces during the winter back into your home, allowing you to save money on heating costs and in the summer the sun’s rays are reflected back to the outside so your house remains cooler. That’s why we call it our “2-way heat reflector” – you’re saving money all year! It won’t take long for your windows to pay for themselves when you choose Ultra-U+Plus Glass.
SunClean Self-Cleaning Glass
Self – Cleaning glass combines the latest technologies that allow the sun’s ultraviolet rays and the sheeting characteristics of the glass to break down the adhesion of dirt and debris from the glass, while rain or light water spray rinses it away. SunClean offers minimal maintenance due to less spotting and streaking …and best of all its guaranteed for life.
SunBlinds & SunShades:
Replace your windows and patio doors with Sunrise and enjoy the benefits of SunBlinds or SunShades. SunBlinds mini-blinds actually sealed between the panes of glass – and Sunshades – pleated fabric shades between the panes of glass – are a homeowners dream come true. Imagine – no more dusting or cleaning blinds or shades and , since they are sealed inside the insulating glass system, they cannot be damaged. SunBlinds and SunShades are available in casements, picture windows, bay & bow windows and sliding patio doors. Tilt only SunBlinds are also available in double and single hungs, sliders, tilt-in sliders, and end vents.
Peace of Mind – Included With Every Purchase
TotalCare Warranty ensures that your new window purchase will be backed by a comprehensive warranty and installed by a certified, professional Window installer. We Back Your Purchase with our Lifetime Non-Prorated Transferable Warranty.