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REPLACING WOOD WINDOWS WITH VINYL WINDOWS

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Can you tell if it’s a   Wood Window   or a   Vinyl Window   in the picture  below? ​ On Hilton Head Island we replaced “original to the home” wood windows with   vinyl windows .   Really! Can you tell the difference? Our installation crew installed vinyl windows to a  part and 1 part is wood. We used brick mold and wrapped with PVC trim coil using a buddy break to maintain the existing look. Vinyl windows   comes without the hassle of continual painting, wood rot repairs and any other routine maintenance that comes with upkeep of your home and windows. In the picture above the small window above the double hung window is the original wood window.  Both windows have the same window frame thickness, style, color and the window pane pattern is exactly the same. Back in the days everyone wanted their windows to be made out of wood. Now 10 to 15 plus years later these wood windows have damages and wood rot. Especially in the coastal areas the salt air takes a toll on wood and metal
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DON’T BUY NEW DRAFTY REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

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One of the “dirtiest little secrets” about buying new replacement windows is understanding how   drafty replacement window s   can be. As a matter of fact, in some cases brand new replacement windows can be just as drafty as the old ones that you are replacing. Previously, we discussed a couple of ways that you can look at someone’s sample window and determine whether or not their  new window would be drafty . One of the criteria that we mentioned was the NFRC sticker. The NFRC is the  National  Fenestration Ratings Council ; a great place for educating yourself about windows, entry doors, and skylights (“fenestrations”). It’s also protection…protection from unscrupulous contractors that may say anything to get you to buy their product. You see, member manufacturers are required to get all variations of their products tested by the NFRC for certain criteria. The results are reported on a sticker that must be affixed to every window delivered to your home for installation.
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Location: 4 Stauffer Ct, Bluffton, SC 29910, USA
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FIVE FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE COST OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

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What will my new replacement windows cost?  That is probably the most often asked question when it comes to new windows for your Charleston, Savannah or Hilton Head home.  There are five factors to consider when trying to determine your cost… Replacement Window Type The type of window that you are replacing is a major determinant.  Typically picture windows are the least expensive overall, with sliding glass doors and specialty shapes being the most expensive.  Double hung and casement replacement windows are the two most common types and fall somewhere in the middle when calculating the cost of your new home windows.  The rule of thumb is the more moving parts and/or special designs, the more costly. Replacement Window Size Size is also, obviously, a cost driver when it comes to replacement windows.  And it’s not just the typical “bigger is more expensive” conversation.  One of the biggest additional expenses involved in the manufacture of new windows is whether or
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Location: 4 Stauffer Ct, Bluffton, SC 29910, USA
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WOOD INTERIOR WINDOWS

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PRE-FINISHED WOOD INTERIOR & A MAINTENANCE-FREE VINYL EXTERIOR If you’re looking for the best replacement wood interior and vinyl exterior windows in Hilton Head Island, Charleston and Savannah, you need look no further than ProVia’s Aeris Window Series. You will appreciate the carefree nature of our Aeris window design. With designer styling and a full range of popular options, including casement, double hung, awning, bay, bow, sliding and picture windows and other architectural shapes, ProVia’s Aeris Window Series is unsurpassed in its innovative design, beauty and elegance. Aeris residential windows are uniquely engineered through a patented system that fully integrates real wood interiors with maintenance-free vinyl exteriors. This unique system was designed specifically for homeowners who value the warmth and beauty of wood that can be stained, sanded and re-stained or painted. The insulated framing on the Aeris window interiors provides you with the comfort of know
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Location: 4 Stauffer Ct, Bluffton, SC 29910, USA
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