One of the “dirtiest little secrets” about buying new replacement windows is understanding how drafty replacement windows can be. As a matter of fact, in some cases brand new replacement windows can be just as drafty as the old ones that you are replacing.
Previously, we discussed a couple of ways that you can look at someone’s sample window and determine whether or not their new window would be drafty. One of the criteria that we mentioned was the NFRC sticker. The NFRC is the National Fenestration Ratings Council; a great place for educating yourself about windows, entry doors, and skylights (“fenestrations”). It’s also protection…protection from unscrupulous contractors that may say anything to get you to buy their product. You see, member manufacturers are required to get all variations of their products tested by the NFRC for certain criteria. The results are reported on a sticker that must be affixed to every window delivered to your home for installation.
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Can you tell if it’s a Wood Window or a Vinyl Window in the picture below?
On Hilton Head Island we replaced “original to the home” wood windows with vinyl windows. Really! Can you tell the difference? Our installation crew installed vinyl windows to a part and 1 part is wood. We used brick mold and wrapped with PVC trim coil using a buddy break to maintain the existing look. Visit us here: http://www.hhiwindows.com PRE-FINISHED WOOD INTERIOR & A MAINTENANCE-FREE VINYL EXTERIORIf you’re looking for the best replacement wood interior and vinyl exterior windows in Hilton Head Island, Charleston and Savannah, you need look no further than ProVia’s Aeris Window Series. You will appreciate the carefree nature of our Aeris window design. With designer styling and a full range of popular options, including casement, double hung, awning, bay, bow, sliding and picture windows and other architectural shapes, ProVia’s Aeris Window Series is unsurpassed in its innovative design, beauty and elegance.
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