With so many brands, materials, and styles of windows available, choosing the right type for your home can seem like a daunting task. Here at Paul Henry Windows, we’re armed with information and experience. We remove the clutter and help make your decision simpler and more enjoyable.
Get Prepared for Replacement Windows
You’ve decided to replace the windows in your home. But how can you be prepared to start the decision-making process? If you’ve got the answers to a few key questions, you’ll already be on your way. You should know:
- The style of windows are you replacing
Do you have a picture window or a double hung window? This will help us know where to begin. - Colors and styles in the rooms where the windows will be replaced
With this information, we can help you pick windows to seamlessly fit your home’s décor. - Goals for the window replacement
What is most important to you? Whether your primary goal is budget, style, quality, longevity, or function–our selection will include the solution to your window problems.
We offer choices from among the top brands:
Soft Light Vinyl Windows
Vinyl windows are the most economical while providing all the benefits of replacing your old windows. You may currently have vinyl windows, but they are probably the lower quality “builder grade”. Our vinyl windows are constructed to a higher “professional grade” standard and are far more advanced.
Some people continue to have reservations about vinyl material as a window frame component, but we can assure you of the quality of our vinyl windows. The industry that manufactures these products continues to make tremendous strides in quality and durability and has since they were introduced nearly 50 years ago.
Marvin Fiberglass Windows
Popularity continues to grow among consumers for fiberglass windows. When facing extreme weather, the fiberglass windows are stronger and more durable than the vinyl options. Additionally, when working with darker colors, fiberglass window options resist fading better than other window types.
Andersen and Marvin Wood Clad Windows
The look of wood windows is very popular but they experience some functionality problems. Though wood is a strong building material, it reacts negatively to changing weather conditions. Wood is known for absorbing moisture, contracting and swelling, and requires routine maintenance and refinishing.
The wood window industry was created by two manufacturers–Andersen and Marvin–during the early 1900s. It wasn’t until the 60s that wood window companies began cladding the exterior with different materials to protect the wood. This way, homeowners can have the look, feel and strength of wood windows in the interior of their homes, without the maintenance. Choices of cladding materials include vinyl, fiberglass, composite, and aluminum.
Let Us Guide You
With so many choices in each of the categories, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. However, we have more than 35 years of experience installing windows here in Virginia.
We’ve done all the research. We have our choice of manufacturers to represent–but we choose to only offer the finest quality. To discover which brand suits you best, please call us for a free estimate or visit our showroom.