Have you ever noticed that your windows are becoming more difficult to operate? Do you feel a draft coming from them even when they’re closed? These problems can be due to a few things depending on the materials of your window. And what you probably aren’t noticing initially is that they’re costing you some serious coin over time.

If the windows feeling drafty there could be a number of reasons; seal failure, warping, age, etc… Drafty windows do not mean that the window is broken. However it is a sign that the air conditioner is cracking out extra air in an effort to keep home/rooms warmer.

Is your wooden window drafty?

Now if a window is hard to open, has trouble staying open, or can’t close, it’s not just a hassle, it’s also inviting little critters to get into places they shouldn’t be.

Let’s take a look at your average traditional wooden windows a very popular and common window. After awhile it starts to become harder and harder to close, this invites not just wear and tear on the window from the hot and sun, rainy, or snowy days, but also invites insects in – and if its a wooden window, termites in particular. Termites will eat away at the wood causing it to become weaker and weaker they tend to hollow it out making it unstable. In few cases termites will eat through the wood frames of the window and get into the interior structure of the house, making it far beyond just replacing the window. For this damage you’ll have to get a contractor to repair the structure first which would be more expensive than replacing just the windows before then.

Wooden windows aren’t the only little known expensive money vacuum

Wooden windows aren’t the only ones that can be affected by the elements of weather. Metal windows and windows that include metal gears are known for rusting significantly over short amount of years depending on where the gear or metal is located on the window. Rust on metal windows makes them more inoperable and can lead to them breaking.

Luckily Christian Siding has window services in the Manassas and greater Northern Virginia area. If you think that there may be something wrong don’t hesitate, we’re just a phone call away and it’s a free consultation.

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Top Ten Reason to Leave Wood Windows Behind

1. Wood Needs Constant Repainting.

Unlike vinyl windows, wood windows constantly need to be repainted. This is because paint chips and fades off wood, vinyl windows don’t need repainting and don’t fade over time. Repainting is necessary to ensure there is a barrier between wood and weather. If wood is exposed to changing weather conditions it can warp or rot.

2. Wood Rots.

Rotting wood invites not only communities of pests, but also weakens your window. It requires replacement and maintenance, a problem not present in vinyl windows (as they don’t rot).

3. Warped Wood Allows Water to Enter.

Warped wood allows water to enter from the outside of your home causing damage to both the wood and your home. This can promote rot as well as provide suitable conditions for mold and fungus to grow.

4. Wood Can Swell and Twist.

If you don’t maintain your wood window’s upkeep, weather conditions can cause it to swell and twist. This is not only aesthetically displeasing, but can make using your window difficult.

5. Wood Invites Insects.

Since wood and trees provide insects with valuable nutrients and shelter, wood attracts many unwanted critters. Unless you keep up with the constant maintenance and protection of your home, insects such as termites could invade and nest in your wood windows.

6. Uneven Painting.

If you unevenly paint your wood windows, or only paint the parts that need new paint, then you create problems for the opening and closing of your window. Uneven paint not only leads to uneven surfaces making it difficult to close your window fully. But uneven surfaces allow drafts to enter and raise your energy bill.

7. Wood Can Increase Your Energy Bill.

If drafts are coming through your wood windows due to uneven painting, your energy bill will increase by more than 20%. You can save money by opting for vinyl windows.

8. Wood May Crack Under Extreme Heat.

Wood is more susceptible to weather conditions and can crack under extreme heat. With the varying weather in Northern Virginia it would be wise to choose windows that can withstand it all.

9. Wood Windows are Expensive.

Wood window installation is expensive to begin with, and replacing wood windows isn’t any cheaper. And if you are looking for exotic woods for your windows the increase in price is exponentially larger than vinyl windows.

10. Wood Windows are Time Consuming and Pricey.

The constant maintenance required for wood windows is very time consuming, and hiring painters and contractors to upkeep your windows becomes expensive overtime. Instead save your money and never paint again with vinyl windows.

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When you’re in the market for a Fairfax or Herndon roofing or siding provider, you certainly have no shortage of options to choose from.  We also offer Reston, Chantilly, and Herndon Window Replacement. Pretty soon, the services that each company offers and the promises that they make start to blend together. In the end, you may be left with just one thought in your head: all each of them does is home improvement. Well, that’s not the case with us here at Christian Siding.

Our Core Values

Our goal is to be known as being much more than just an Alexandria or Herndon window replacement company. Rather, we strive to be a force for good in the community. That drive is reflected in our core values:

• Innovation: By using only the most advanced tools and techniques on the roofing and siding market, we show that we care first and foremost about how you’re going to feel about your finished product. We offer the some of the best products from leading manufacturers, such as windows from Vytex.
• Foresight: Many contractors are content with doing a mediocre job knowing that you’ll have to return to them for maintenance in the future. Not us. We put great care into the anticipating what challenges your home’s exterior systems will face. This helps ensure yours and your family’s protection for years to come.
• Integrity: The most common complaint most have about contractors is a lack of transparency in their billing practices. We involve you every step of the way, clearly defining what your expectations are with your job and what are intentions are in fulfilling them.
• Dependability: Many contractors do great work…if you can actually get them out to work on your Leesburg or Herndon gutters. Our word is important to us, as is your trust in us. Thus, when we give you timelines, we have every intention of meeting them.
• Aggressive performances: Your repair job or Herndon Window Replacement is an opportunity to step back and reassess the state of your home or office building. If we see an area whose improvement will contribute to the value of your structure and your satisfaction with it, we won’t hesitate to recommend it.

Your Trusted Provider of Herndon Window Replacement

We at Christian Siding are confident that when you hear our mission, you’ll want to jump on board with us as we try to better our local communities by offering high-quality Manassas and Reston area siding and roofing.  If you are investigating Herndon window replacement in the area, make sure to give us a call!  To get your free estimate, simply take a few moments and fill out our online contact form. Or, if you prefer, call us at (571) 402-5627.

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Replacing your home’s old, drafty windows with beautiful, energy-efficient  replacement windows from Christian Siding in Northern Virginia is a very smart investment! Here are five great reasons to get new windows in your home.

1. Cut monthly heating and cooling bills by up to one-third
2. Stay warmer all winter and cooler all summer
3. Reduce exterior noise infiltration
4. Eliminate window maintenance
5. Enhance the curb appeal of your home

Make the call to Christian Siding today to start the process of upgrading your tired old windows with new, energy-efficient replacement windows.

Trust the Northern Virginia Window Replacement Professionals

The replacement window experts at Christian Siding are ready to help you reduce energy costs and make your home more beautiful and comfortable. Contact us for a free estimate today by calling (571) 402-5627 or completing our online quote request form.

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How to Determine the Efficiency of Northern Virginia Replacement Windows

How can you tell if a window is energy-efficient? Standards have been established by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), an independent, non-profit organization that administers the only nationally accepted rating system to measure the energy performance of windows, doors and skylights. The NFRC provides fair, accurate and reliable energy performance ratings, allowing architects, builders, code officials, contractors and homeowners to compare products and make informed choices.

• U-Value. The most important measure of a window’s performance is its U-value, the rate of heat flow through a window. The lower the U-value, the more energy-efficient the window will be. U-value measures the entire window unit and is the only measurement accepted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR program.
• R-Value. R-value is the measure of the resistance of glass to the flow of heat. The higher the R-value, the better the glass will be at insulating your home. However, R-value is not an accepted form of measurement by the NFRC or ENERGY STAR, as it does not measure the overall window unit.
• Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures how well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight. SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The lower a window’s solar heat gain coefficient, the less solar heat it transmits.

Energy-Efficient Glass Reduces Monthly Utility Bills

The glass packages available in replacement windows installed by Christian Siding include some of the most advanced features available today. At the heart of our replacement windows is a technologically advanced glass called Low-E (low emissivity) glass. Low-E glass maximizes your home’s efficiency by reducing the amount of heat entering or escaping. Microscopically thin layers of oxidized metal are applied to the glass surface, allowing filtered light to pass through while reflecting most heat energy back to its source – an incredibly efficient way to reduce energy loss.

Trust the Northern Virginia Window Replacement Professionals

The replacement window experts at Christian Siding are ready to help you reduce energy costs and make your home more beautiful and comfortable. Contact us for a free estimate today by calling (571) 402-5627 or completing our online quote request form.

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