by Dawn Smith | May 14, 2024 | Helpful Tips, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance, Replacement Windows, Residential Roofing, Roof Repair, Roofing, Roofing Contractors, Siding Replacement, Storm Damage
With predictions of an above average hurricane season, even though we’re well inland, it’s not a bad idea to talk about hurricane storm damage here in northern Virginia. Admittedly we’re not in an area that is considered a hurricane prone area. However, you may be...
by Dawn Smith | Mar 27, 2024 | Energy Savings, Helpful Tips, Home Improvement, Replacement Windows, Windows
Just because a window is new and has two panes of glass, doesn’t mean it’s necessarily an energy efficient replacement window. In order for a window to be ENERGY STAR® rated, it must meet certain rating criteria. The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is an...
by Dawn Smith | May 15, 2023 | Replacement Windows, Return on Investment, Windows
Whether you have single hung, sliding or casement windows in your home now, as you look at replacement windows, know that you have options. You do not have to choose the same windows today that the builder or previous owner put in. However, some window styles make...
by Dawn Smith | Jan 16, 2023 | Company Updates, Home Improvement, Replacement Windows, Return on Investment, Windows
It should come as no surprise that black replacement windows are still a hot trend for 2023. However, they’re not the only trend we’re seeing. If you are in the market for new windows in the coming year, here’s what you should know and think about before buying your...
by Dawn Smith | Nov 18, 2022 | Energy Savings, Helpful Tips, Home Improvement, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance, Replacement Windows, Residential Roofing, Roof Repair, Roofing, Roofing Contractors, Siding Contractors, Siding Replacement, Sidings, User Interest, Windows
We all like to think that we’re better informed and not going to fall prey to some shady contractor, but when it comes to home repair, too often we make decisions based upon urgent necessity, and not with proper due diligence. Unfortunately, with all the...
by Dawn Smith | Aug 18, 2022 | Energy Savings, Helpful Tips, Home Improvement, Replacement Windows, Residential Roofing, Roofing, Siding Contractors, Siding Replacement, Windows
You’ve likely heard talk about The Inflation Reduction Act and that it’s, in part, a bill aimed to reduce climate change. Although its name doesn’t give that impression, it is. That means now may be the time to consider new siding, doors and windows in northern...