Going Green with Windows Plus

Windows Plus takes going green very seriously and works diligently with manufacturers to promote the most energy efficient products and the cleanest and safest systems. Here are how some of our manufacturers are supporting the environment and how we are passing this on to you when you are making critical changes in your home.

Windows Plus has worked with Gorell Windows & Doors for over a decade providing homeowners with superior vinyl replacement windowsÊand doors. Gorell recycles most ofÊthe materials that enter its factory. Gorell does not cut down trees to make its products and employs minimal energy in its production processes. Gorell is listed with Green Spec in its directory of green building products.Ê And, for the 6th consecutive year, Gorell was nominated the Energy Star Partner as designated by the Departments of Energy and the Environment Protection Agency.Êwww.gorell.com

Windows Plus works with Vytex Windows for residential and commercial projects. Vytex is a local manufacturer in Laurel, Maryland that focuses on designing and developing products to accomplish great energy efficiency and environmentalÊcleanliness.Ê In fact, Vytex is a window manufacturer at the cutting edge of energy-saving technologies.ÊVytex offers homeowners the Envirosealed ª energy-efficient eco-friendly window that serves to improve the overall environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Envirosealed ª Windows are constructed to ensure excellence and pass on impressive savings each year to the consumer in energy costs. www.VytexWindows.com

Windows Plus focuses on providing the best education to the homeowner so that you can feel comfortable in making improvements in your home. We recognize that the choices you make in your home are a big investment and that making an informed decision is very important to you and your family.ÊWindows Plus offers Insulated siding with Fullback Technology ª - insulated siding is a tremendous mechanism for heightened energy-efficiency and is a green product qualified by Energy Star.ÊInsulated siding is ÒbreathableÓ and proven to improve air quality and reduce mold, mildew and bacteria in the home.

On these products and many more, contact Reg or Tom at 703-916-8372. And, as always, many thanks for your continued business. You are our very best asset.

VIVA VIENNA – JOIN US!

Windows Plus will be exhibiting at the annual ViVa! Vienna! Town Festival May 30 and 31. We are in Booth 136 – same spot as years past. Please join us at this event – it’s a great family event and a Êchance to meet excellent vendors that may be able to help you with your home improvements. Stop by our booth and chat with our staff – we would love to see you.

A long-time business in theÊVienna community is Jud Tile, Ltd. Windows Plus has the great pleasure of working with Jud Tile for bathroom and kitchen remodeling, so be sure to ask us about updating your own kitchens or bathrooms with gorgeous tiles, cabinetry, flooring and counters. Jud has been a part of the community for over 40 years and is a long-time colleague and friend of Windows Plus. Jud’s work and reputation in this industryÊare nothing short of excellent. You may visit Jud’s Showroom at 204-G Mill Street, NE in Vienna.

If you have questions about making changes to improve your home -Ê replacing your windows, entry doors, patio doors, siding or any changes on the exterior of your home, just call Reg or Tom at 703-916-8372.Ê We thank you for all of your business and most importantly your trust. We are honored that you have returned to us over the years for your particular home improvement needs. We count on your referrals and take great pride that you trust us to take care of your home! See you at ViVa! Vienna!

Washington Post, Monday, May 10, 2010

Read about Windows Plus in today’s Washington Post Business Section, article contributed by Thomas Heath.ÊIt will leave you feeling good about two local skilled tradesmen who developed their business based onÊhonesty and integrity and who carry on their traditions today.ÊÊ

Windows Plus, or rather the ownersÊTom and Reg,Êhave some unusual focuses, niches, if you will, within the communities they serve.ÊÊBut, regardless of where they are, the cornerstone of everyday business for Tom and Reg is serving the customer, taking the time to educate consumers and answers questions, and making sureÊhomeownersÊare comfortable in their knowledge and abilities to make informed decisions.ÊYou just don’t find that too often in this industry. Everyday is also about the office and the interactions each staff member has with the person on the other end. It’s about understanding the business, caring about the results, hiring the excellent crew and ensuring complete satisfaction. So, in a nutshell, this business is not the normal sales and marketing situation. It’s just about a lot more. Call Reg, Tom or Kim today if you want to make some changes in your home. Count on us, absolutely! 703-916-8372.

Building Your Networks

The partnerships we build with other businesses can only make us stronger in the communities we serve. One of our “Recommended Associates” is Teri Deane, an independentÊRealtor for REMAX, out of Columbia, Maryland. Teri works in communities much like we do at Windows Plus, focusing on providing consumers with accurateÊinformation about the industry and the market so that they can make educated choices.

The decisions to improve your homes andÊenhance your communities will serve to add value to your house and provide a more secure future for you. These choicesÊare critical ones for homeowners, but with the right support networks and resources, they are attainable.

For more about Teri’s business, you may contact her at 410-715-3261 or terideane@wesellmore.com. And, as always, when you are ready to make significant changes to your home – whether you want to replace your windows, siding, or patio doors, sliding glass doors, french doorsÊor entry doors,Êcall on Tom, Reg,Êor Kim at Windows Plus to help you make the right choices today. We work to make your home a more efficient, comfortable and attractive place to be.

Be sure to ask if you can qualify for the 2010 Federal Tax Credit on your energy saving products.ÊThank you for your business, for your referrals and most importantly, for your trust.

“What’s Behind the Door?”

How will you know if a door is installed properly? In our experience, we have found situations where a homeowner is lead to believe that the house is “settling”, where the true problem may be that the door was not installed properly. Door installation requires great attention to detail and often involves a good amount of time. Correcting a situation with a poorly installed door adds time and effort, and increases a homeowner’s frustrations.ÊÊ

We are available to help you make good, sound decisions for changes in your home. The staff at Windows Plus take great pride in providing customers with superior craftsmanship. We prefer to educate you first on the best products and approach for addressing your individual needs. That way, you can feel comfortable in making informed decisions.

Contact Reg, Tom or Kim at 703-916-8372 or at windowsplus@windowspls.com for ways we can assist you with your home improvements.

“Don’t Cut Corners”

A common question we hear from customersÊis, “How long will it take to install my windows”?Ê I have consulted with our in-house expert and install manager, Nam, and this is what I found out. What you cannot afford to cut in a window installation project are corners, that is, do not let your contractor take shortcuts just to get the job done quicker. Rushing through this sort of project breeds mistakes, costly ones at that.

In my talks with Nam, this is what I found out: with a 2-3 person crew, on the average, an installation team will be able to install no more than 12 windows per day to ensure the utmost in quality of craftsmanship. Of course, every instance has its variations, but this is a good hard and fast rule to guide you as a homeowner. Otherwise, you may be cutting costly corners.

For more information on this issue or any other home improvement project, you may address your questions to Kim at windowsplus@windowspls.comÊor kknight@windowspls.com. Of course, you may always call us at 703-916-8372.

If you would like to be on our mailing list to get our quarterly newsletter, please send an email with your contact information to either of the the addresses above. We look forward to helping you make your home more comfortable, secure and efficient. And, to those who already are working with us, we thank you for your continued business and trust.

Got Screens?

Windows Plus has a great working relationship with a longstanding business in the heart of Annandale, Annandale Hardware. Annandale Hardware is owned by Mustafa Nasseh and family members help run the business. Annandale Hardware has a great reputation in the community and has been a cornerstone in Annandale for over 40 years. Annandale Hardware offers many choicesÊfor all of your hardware needs - AND, it has a great screens program! If you are in the market to repair or replace your window or door screens, this is the place that can handle those needs.

Whether you live in an individual home, townhome, apartment or condominium, we can address all of your screen needs. Mustafa may be reached directly at 571-499-2073.Ê Or, just give Reg or TomÊ a call at Windows Plus – 703-916-8372.

We thank you for your business and trust and hope that 2010 has been a fantastic year for you so far.Ê Reg & Tom

Warrenton Wine & Arts Festival…

Please come join the community at the 2010 Warrenton Wine & Arts Festival, April 24-25 at St. John’s Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, VA. Windows Plus will have an exhibit there with information on replacement windows, doors and siding and one of the company owners, Tom,Êwill be available to talk with you about changes in your home. See more about the event at www.warrentonwineandartsfestival.com.

Come taste wine from over 20 local wineries, see the works of local artists, and of course, visit Windows Plus! For more information, contact Kim at kknight@windowspls.com, 703-916-8372. Hope to see you there!

Financing Your Home Improvements

Windows Plus has a great way for you to finance your home improvement projects through PNC Bank’s Home Equity Loan and Line of Credit program. There are no origination fees or closing costs for you to use this program, and the rates are the best ones available for you as compared to any other bank in town.

When you are ready to replace your windows, doors, siding or make other significant changes in the exterior of your home, you may want to consider taking advantage of PNC’s programs. Call Reg or Tom at Windows Plus, 703-916-8372Êto letÊthem get you started.

Financial sales consultants are available to speak with you about your options. At the Annandale PNC Branch located at 6950 Braddock Road, consult with Joon You, joon.you@pnc.com. He will provide you with an ideal experience and explain the ways that you can maximize your line of credit to your advantage. Call Joon at 703-941-8100 for more details.

Don’t put off for tomorrow what you really can achieve today. Reg and Tom of Windows Plus each have more than two decades of experience in the home improvementÊindustry. Their knowledge is in your hands. We look forward to working with you, and as always, many thanks to all of you for your phenomenal business.

Weatherization – Have you done it?

Latest news from Windows Plus. A major component of President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was to encourage homeowners to install weather-tight windows and doors in their homes. The $5 billion program had as its focus the increase of construction jobs and greater energy conserving at home. Many states have struggled to move their programs forward, encountering numerous obstacles along the way.

Here, in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, it seems that homeowners have done better in making these sorts of changes to protectÊtheir homes and reach theÊhigher goals to save energy overall. Generally speaking,Êincomes in this geographicÊarea are greater than in many otherÊareas of the U.S., and as such, families appear to be better prepared financially to make the investments in home improvements.

Further, the DC Metropolitan Area has a great advantage in its location -Êit is located close to prime Federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Environmental Protection, thatÊkeep in the forefront the latest news on energy preservation and information to consumers.

Now is a great time for homeowners to consider making significant changes in their homes with replacement windows, doors and siding. Not only do these products ensure greater energy savings, they provide greater comfort in the home. Most of these products will also help to reduce intrusion from outside noises and provide UV-ray protectionÊto such items as window coverings and furniture. In the greatest of cases, particular glass packages have the added benefit of offering higher security and safety to the homeowner.

Any questions for your home, contact Reg Wayland or Tom Camarca at 703-916-8372. You can definitely improve your environmentÊby making certain home improvement changes.

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