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About Windows.
Replacement windows are one of the best investments
you can make in your home.
By replacing your home windows you can
save monthly on energy, and add curb appeal.
When it comes to
replacement windows, you have a big research to do.
Payless Windows and doors
carries the nations top brand such as;
- Replacement window manufacturers and window makers. Andersen
Windows (Anderson), Superior Windows, Windows, Marvin
Windows, Milgard, Integrity and more.
- Types of replacement windows to choose from are; Awning, Bay,
Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Single Hung and other replacement
window are available.
- Replacement window are available in different materials wood, aluminum, fiberglass and wood-clad windows, and also
vinyl replacement windows.
Over the last 15 year vinyl replacement windows and fiberglass
replacement windows became more common. We've listed some of the
most popular materials for replacement windows:
- Vinyl replacement windows are a great choice as
they are very easy to maintain as they don't require any type of
maintenance.
- Fiberglass replacement windows
are a great choice as they are very easy to maintain, can be
painted any color you would want just like wood.
- Aluminum replacement windows are mostly used in commercial
applications, but with the new modern look they become very
popular for new homes.
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Window Materials.
Aluminum: Generally the least expensive material to make
window frames out of. Lightweight, yet strong, aluminum was a very
common window material from the late 50's until recently. However, it
is the least energy efficient of the window materials because aluminum
is a very good thermal conductor so you loose energy through the
aluminum frame even if you have insulated glass.
Vinyl: With the higher costs of energy for heating and
cooling in the seventies and eighties window manufacturers looked for
an alternative to aluminum for window frame material. Vinyl costs
5-25% more than aluminum windows, but you get up to 30% better energy
efficiency in the overall window if you compare dual glazed aluminum
windows to dual glazed vinyl windows. And like aluminum windows, you
have very little maintenance.
Wood: The original window frame material. Wood windows
are beautiful to look at and are generally very energy efficient when
using dual glass. The disadvantages of wood though are the higher
costs (generally about 2-3 times what vinyl windows cost) and more
maintenance. You can get wood windows with more maintenance free
exteriors. They can be clad with aluminum, vinyl, or fiberglass. This
way you can have the nice look of wood, but with a more durable
exterior.
Window Operation
Horizontal Slider: This window has one or two panels
that slide left or right on rollers.
Single Hung: This is a vertical slider, where the bottom
panel slides up and down. This is done with some sort of balance
mechanism to support the weight of the panel.
Double Hung: This is a vertical sliding window in which
both the upper and lower panel can slide up and down. Because there is
more mechanism this is more expensive than the single hung window.
Picture Window: This is commonly called a fixed window.
There is no operating panel.
Casement Window: This type of window is hinged on one
side and cranks out. This gives you a lot of ventilation, but you need
to be careful of clearance on the outside. You wouldn't want a
casement sticking out where people might bump into it. Usually more
expensive than a sliding window.
Awning: This type of window is similar to the casement
window, but it is hinged at the top and swings out a few inches from
the bottom.
Bay & Bow Windows: Bay and bow windows are made up of
combinations of windows, usually picture windows, and casements or
single hung windows. Bays are made up of 3 panels, with a picture
window center and either a casement or single hung window on either
side at a 45 degree angle. Bow window are combinations of picture
windows, and casement or single hung windows joined at about a 13
degree angle. There can be three, four, or even five panels in a bow
window.
Sliding Doors: Sliding doors are made up of fixed and
sliding panels. They come in 6' 8" or 8' 0" heights.
Click here to see
windows configuration.
Glass
Single Glass: This means the windows has one pane of
glass in each panel. It has very little insulating value. Most
building departments don't allow single glass anymore because it is so
energy inefficient.
Double Glass: Also called insulated glass. This is made
up of 2 pieces of glass with an airspace in between. This airspace
cuts the heat transferred from one side of the glass to the other
almost in half.
Low E: This is a metallic coating put onto the inner
surface of the outer pane of glass in a dual glazed window. It works
by reflecting most of the ultraviolet rays (the component of light
that does the most damage to your carpets and drapes) and infrared
rays (radiant heat). This actually increases the insulating value of
the glass 15-30%. It also reduces solar heat gain. Most window
manufacturers now are using Low E-2 or Low E squared which is an
improved multicoated version.
Tinted Glass: Window glass can be ordered in a variety
of different tints. Tinted glass is mainly used reduce sun glare. It
does reduce the solar heat gain, but does not add to the insulating
properties of the glass like Low E does. The different tints that are
readily available are solar bronze or gray, bronze reflective,
azurlite (blue), evergreen, #31 graylite (dark), and #14 graylite
(very dark).
Tempered Glass: Tempered glass is also called safety
glass. It is used in all doors, any window that is within 18" of the
floor, or any window in a tub or shower area.
Obscure Glass: As the name implies this type of glass is
used were you don't want people to easily see in a window. P516 is the
kind obscure of glass you see in most bathroom windows. However, you
can also get rainglass, glue chip, reed glass, and many others.
Argon: This is not actually a type of glass but is a gas
that is put into the space between the panes of glass in a dual glazed
window. This adds to the insulating value of the window (about 3-5%)
and is not very expensive.
Types of Frames (Installation)
New Construction: Also called a nail-on frame this is
what is used for new construction where the window frame is nailed to
that studs. You will also need to use flashing paper to help keep this
installation watertight.
Replacement / Retrofit: This type of window frame is used where you
have existing wood or aluminum windows and don't want to tear out
stucco or siding but want to upgrade your windows to better operating,
energy efficient windows.
Replacement windows are a great investment. You'll want to make
sure you are choosing the right replacement windows for your home
and your budget.
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Reseda, Ca 91335
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Payless
windows and Doors does replacement windows in the following Los Angeles
County Areas:
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Hills, Brentwood, Burbank,
Calabasas, Castaic, Cerritos, Chatsworth, City of Commerce,
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Segundo, Encino, Flintridge, Gardena,
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hills,
Griffith park, Hollywood
Hills,
Hollywood, Hawthorn, Inglewood, Lomita,
Long Beach, Los Angeles, L.A Lancaster, La Cresenta, Lakewood Malibu,
Manhattan
Beach Monrovia, Montebello,
Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, North
Hills, Norwalk,
N. Hollywood, Newhall, Northridge,
Pasadena, Palmdale, Pacific Palisades, Pico Riviera, Palms,
Playa Del Rey, Paramount
Rowland Heights, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Reseda
Sun Valley, Sunland, San Dimas, Sierra Madre, San Fernando,
Sherman Oaks, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, San Marino, Saugus,
San Gabriel, S. Pasadena, Torrance, Topanga, Van Nuys, Valley
Village, Valley Glen, Valencia, Venice, W. Covina, Walnut,
West Hollywood, Westwood, Westlake Village, Whittier,
Woodland Hills,
West Hills,
Payless
windows and Doors does replacement windows in the following
Ventura County Areas:
Agoura
Hills, Camarillo, Filmore,
Oxnard, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand
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