Home Windows

G&S Contracting, Inc. > Home Windows

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Home Windows in North Carolina – Due to increasing energy costs, homeowners should be extremely concerned when it comes to making their homes more energy efficient. Added insulation in walls and ceilings, new furnaces and new air conditioners are good ways to improve on energy efficiency in a home; however one of the best ways to accomplish this is to replace old leaky windows with high efficiency vinyl replacement windows.

Why Replace Your Old Windows?

Technology used to produce vinyl windows has dramatically changed with in the last decade, and it is amazing how energy efficient a window made with today’s technology can be. Windows are probably the biggest factor when it comes to a home being energy efficient. Many people would never think that just by replacing their old windows with a high quality window, they could actually save anywhere between 30 – 40% of their heating and cooling bills!

Research shows that the best type of windows on the market today are vinyl windows. Compared to wood windows, vinyl windows are maintenance-free, they never need painting or staining, and they never rot or decay like wood windows often do. Also the insulation values are much higher in urethane-insulated vinyl windows than wood windows.

Buyer Beware of the $189 WINDOW!
beware cheap windows Don’t fall for low priced window ads. We all see the newspaper headlines that promote the $189/window or “Buy 12 windows for $1299.00.” Plain and simple, these windows do not exist and if they did, you wouldn’t want them in your home.

You will always see fine print that says “up to 70 u.i.” This means united inches or the width and height of the window added together. Most windows fall into the 90- 102 u.i. comparison, so already you don’t “qualify for the sale”. If you decide to explore the $189 window, you will get a treat when the salesperson arrives. It’s the good ‘ol bait and switch when they say “You really don’t want that window. It’s our cheap model. Let me show you what I recommend” and by the time they leave you’re seeing prices from $450-$600 per window. Many of these companies are under investigation with the Attorney General’s office so again, buyer beware!

Let’s do the math and see why the $189 window can’t exist. The average cost of labor for a qualified installer is $95/ per opening for a double hung window. That leaves us with $94. But we still have to pay for the window!!!!! Let me tell you, we cannot buy a window or a piece of glass for that matter, for $94.00!!! As you can see, the math doesn’t make sense and these bait and switch techniques only upset homeowners and make a bad name for honest contractors like us.

Contact us now for more information

Here are some questions to ask yourself if you are considering replacing the windows in your home:

window frame materialsAre the frames insulated?

Vinyl windows with frames made of uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) extrusions insulated with a polyurethane core are much more energy efficient than wood, multi-chambered hollow vinyl, aluminum, and composite windows. Also make sure you look at the R-Factor of both glass and frames. Remember, the greater the R-Factor the better the insulating value.

How are the corners connected?

If the corners are fusion welded together the corners will never leak, which means neither water nor air will penetrate through the frames of the windows. However, if the corners are either screwed together, mechanically fastened or chemically welded, then they can start to leak over time.

Do the windows have an energy efficient glass, which will help to reduce the transfer of heat and cold?

Most windows are available with Low-E, some Low-E coatings are pyrolitic hard coats, some are sputter coated soft coats, and some even contain two layers of Low-E coating. The highest performing Low-E G&S Contracting offers is the Ultra-U+Plus. It is coated with eight different layers of heat -eflective shields.

Are the windows ENERGY STAR® approved where I live?

Products are tested and rated by the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council), which have certain guidelines windows must pass to be considered energy efficient. Only the best performing windows will have the ENERGY STAR® approval by the U.S. Department of Energy for outstanding energy efficiency (utility cost savings). The department rates products for three different geographical regions in the United States, so many windows may not be ENERGY STAR® approved in all regions of the country. Our windows are ENERGY STAR® approved in all regions of the country

What does the warranty cover and how long does it last?

Window manufactures offer a wide range of warranties. Some offer a warranty as short as five years, many windows are warranted for ten years, and a few offer a lifetime warranty, which may be pro-rated after a few short years. A few offer a lifetime non-prorated transferable warranty. Which is what you want that means if any part of your window ever breaks or fails, it’s covered. Replacement windows built by today’s standards can pay for themselves by the amount of savings in heating and cooling costs of a home. They also offer a homeowner many different options, such as different types of glass, colors of frames, and many different styles of windows. For more details on our amazing home windows, contact us today!


At G&S Contracting, Inc., we install home windows in Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville, and Lake Norman, North Carolina.

We provide the best home improvement services and products. 

 

Windows are the biggest factor in how energy efficient your home is.

Call us today to receive a quote

Is it time for you to install new windows in your home?

Warning Signs That You May Need New Window Installation

Exceeded our expectations

“We have always appreciated the good work we have received over the past ten years.  We are especially impressed with your employees.  They were cheerful and exceeded our expectations.  The windows are wonderful.  Thank You.”

★★★★★

– Mr. & Mrs. Webb (Mooresville, NC 28117)

 

Contact us now for more information

Similar Services We Offer:

Specialty Shape Windows: Rounding Out Your Design

All specialty shape windows are manufactured with the same look and quality as our picture windows. Now you can confidently create your own unique look! All specialty shape...
Read More

Garden Windows

Garden Windows: Seeing the Light

A Bright Future Want to add even more daylight to your home? Our specially designed garden windows do just that, and much more. Garden windows allow more light...
Read More

Bay Windows: You Dream It

The possibilities are endless. Custom-made bay windows feature a large center picture window with your choice of double-hungs or casements on the sides. And, since we offer bay...
Read More

Picture Windows: Frame Your World

Picture Perfect Picture windows are a beautiful complement to any home. They provide a maximum viewing area and can be combined with any of our operating windows. Enhance...
Read More

Casements: A Great Point of View

Three's A Charm Because we've designed these windows with three continuous seals of weather-strip around the window's perimeter, you won't feel any air leaking into your home. Our...
Read More

Sliders: On the Right Track

Solid Performance Sliding windows are a great addition to any room, and slider-style windows are designed to perform. So often, sliding windows fall prey to winter's worst winds....
Read More

Windows

Double Hung Windows: Twice the Elegance

Great Performance Specially-designed windows make sense for any room. Fusion-welded corners and naturally-sloped sills eliminate the need for unsightly drain holes and guard against possible leaks. And unlike...
Read More

Energy Star & NFRC

ENERGY STAR®: Getting More For Your Money Will I Be Able To Find The Style And Type Of Window I Want? When choosing an ENERGY STAR® window or door,...
Read More

Windows

Windows

Not only can new windows make your Mooresville, NC home more efficient, but they can also enhance your home’s aesthetics both on the inside and the outside. Windows...
Read More

window installation

Window Installation

You can rest easy knowing that your window installation project is in good hands with us because we have over three decades of experience in the construction industry....
Read More

replacement windows

Replacement Windows

We carry replacement windows in many different styles that are all extremely energy efficient. Replacement Windows in North Carolina - If it seems too noisy in your home;...
Read More

X

Contact us for more information

X

Discuss the Bay & Bow Window Options of Your Dreams

X

Discuss the Bay & Bow Window Options of Your Dreams

X

Contact us for more information