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Simplifying the Process of Buying New Windows

When you're not in the market for new replacement windows, it seems you're bombarded with junk mail, spam, and TV commercial pitches. But when you finally decide it's time to buy replacement windows, it's hard to know what to think. This industry has fooled consumers for years. Good news: you are in control. Why? Because so many companies are competing for your business.

Your Window-Buying Rights

Think the window companies are in charge? Think again. You've done your homework. You've researched window manufacturers. You've completed your Window Buyer's Checklist. Proudly wave your Window Buyer's Bill of Rights at those window companies and bring them to their knees.

Replacement Window Salesmen Are All Jerks

Of course they're not. But a large percentage of them are simply intent on monopolizing your dinner time with a hardsell sales pitch. Recently, though, I filled out this interest form because I needed two new replacement windows. The guy came. He was polite. He told me about their replacement windows and wrote out a quote. That was that. Simple and easy, and the guy was a real human being.

What is the Replacement Process?

You've braved the salesperson, been through the agonizing buying process, picked out a window style, and put down a deposit. Installers are coming tomorrow morning. What can you expect when the replacement process gets underway?

Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum, or Fiberglass Windows?

You've settled on the type of window glass. You've cleverly thwarted the salesperson's tricks and gimmicks. Now--the salesperson hits you with another question: what kind of window materials do you want?

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George Kopec of Settembrino Architects presents renderings to replace the windows at Delaware Valley High School (Christine Lee | Hunterdon County Democrat)

ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP The Delaware Valley Board of Education heard about options for replacing windows in the building.

During the meeting on Oct. 27, the board heard three architectural rendering options for replacing the windows on three parts of the building by George Kopec from Settembrino Architects.

The first option would cost $1.9 to $2.1 million and would save 44 percent in energy costs. The second option costs $1.5 to $1.6 million and would save 87 percent in energy costs. The third option costs $1.7 to $1.8 million, also saving 87 percent in energy costs. The costs would include the window treatments.

Settembrino presented the board with a sample of the materials used for construction. After discussing the three options, the board chose option three as it was more energy and cost-effective.

Christine Lee may be reached at clee@njnpublishing.com. Follow her on Twitter @Cleespot. Find The Hunterdon County Democrat on Facebook.

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San Diego, Ca (PRWEB) October 27, 2014

BM Windows, the replacement window company that recently received the Anlin Window Systems Top Performer Award, has been selected by Anlin Window Systems to offer the companys new QuadraTherm window product. One of only a handful of top Anlin dealers in San Diego chosen to offer the QuadraTherm, BM Windows gives customers access to a new product that improves energy efficiency and exceeds 2014 Energy Star requirements.

Described by Anlin as the ultimate dual pane insulation system, the QuadraTherm is a line of dual pane insulated windows that improves efficiency, exceeds environmental standards and reduces heating and cooling costs. QuadraTherm windows from Anlin have a forty percent more energy efficient Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and a thirty-four percent more energy efficient U-Factor compared to typical vinyl low emissivity, or Low-E, windows. Compared to the average triple pane vinyl window products, the QuadraTherm from Anlin Window Systems has a sixteen percent more efficient SHGC and an eight percent more efficient U-Factor.

For green building projects that are mandated to meet Energy Star requirements and for those that aim to be more environmentally responsible, the QuadraTherm window product goes beyond the Energy Star requirement. A QuadraTherm window from Anlin Window Systems has a thirty percent more energy efficient SHGC than Energy Star requires and a thirty-four percent more energy efficient U-Factor than Energy Star requires of windows.

Michal Bohm, owner of BM Windows says, we are pleased that Anlin Window Systems selected us among the San Diego replacement window companies to offer the new QuadraTherm dual pane insulated windows. Bohm says that adding the QuadraTherm to the list of products BM Windows offers allows the company to serve customers better. BM Windows has seen an increase in demand for replacement windows that are energy efficient and environmentally responsible. San Diego homeowners look for windows that meet the same high standards of design and performance that they expect throughout their homes. Bohm says the QuadraTherm will help his company meet that demand and more.

We are honored to be chosen by Anlin Window Systems and we are looking forward to bringing the QuadraTherm windows to San Diego homeowners who value energy efficiency and quality design, says Bohm. About BM Windows

BM Windows is a San Diego replacement window and door company specializing in vinyl retrofit products that perform well in coastal climates. The company was established with an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and follows a simple philosophy - deliver high quality products and service at affordable prices without the hassle of high pressure sales presentations. Learn more about BM Windows online at http://www.bmwindowsca.com/.

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Dear ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Awardee,

Congratulations! In recognition of your commitment to providing our nations homebuyers with ENERGY STAR certified homes, your company has earned a 2012 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes your organizations work in promoting energy efficient construction and helping to protect the environment through its partnership with ENERGY STAR.

Despite the downturn in the housing market, it is clear that both home builders and home buyers are continuing to invest in high performing homes. To date, more than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR certified homes have been built with more than 127,000 constructed in 2011. All of this is thanks to the hard work and dedication by more than 5,400 active ENERGY STAR for New Homes partners!

Last year alone, with the help of ENERGY STAR and partners like you, Americans saved nearly $400 million on their utility bills, and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to that of more than 510,000 vehicles. We appreciate the contribution that your organization has made to help ENERGY STAR achieve this great level of success, and your continued partnership.

This year, EPA is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ENERGY STAR program. For two decades, ENERGY STAR has helped millions of Americans and thousands of businesses save energy, save money, and protect the climate. Over the past 20 years, Americans, with help from ENERGY STAR, have saved nearly $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 1.7 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

Attached you will find a certificate recognizing you for your achievements in energy efficient new home construction. Please accept this as a token of our appreciation for your hard work and dedication to the ENERGY STAR Program. We will also be sending you a separate email that will includes a press-release template and marketing ideas for advertising your Leadership in Housing Award.

EPA is pleased to offer this certificate, in addition to the opportunity for partners to order their own plaques, if they so choose. Sponsoring organizations will also have the opportunity to order plaques on their local partners behalves as well. The organization name to appear on your plaque will be the same as that which is listed on your certificate, unless otherwise specified. Directions for purchasing one or more plaques on behalf of your organization will be sent in a separate message.

The Leadership in Housing Awardee page

The ENERGY STAR for New Homes Team

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HOT SPRINGS, AR (News release) - The Arkansas Energy Office, a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, will host a Weatherization Day event on Thursday, October 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs Farmers Market, 121 Orange Street, to showcase the benefits of the Arkansas Weatherization Program.

The event is free and open to the public. The Arkansas Weatherization Program utilizes advanced diagnostic technology, including a computerized energy audit, to determine the energy-efficiency needs of a house or mobile home, investing up to $6,902 to weather strip or replace doors and windows; caulk and seal cracks and holes; insulate walls, ceilings and attics; repair or replace heating and cooling systems; vent space heaters; retrofit furnaces; replace energy-inefficient refrigerators and electric water heaters; install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and low-flow shower heads; and make other improvements to reduce air filtration.

Arkansass Weatherization Assistance Program is a great tool for individuals and families looking for cost-effective and manageable ways to make their homes more comfortable in extreme weather conditions, said J.D. Lowery, director of the Arkansas Energy Office. I encourage everyone interested in keeping warm this winter to come out and learn more about the Weatherization program along with basic tips anyone can implement to save money and conserve energy.

The Weatherization Assistance Program, established by the U.S. Department of Energy in 1976, is the nation's largest residential energy efficiency program. Its mission is to reduce energy costs for low income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities and children by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring health and safety.

Since the inception of the program, more than $165 million has gone toward making 78,000 Arkansas homes more energy efficient, safe and healthy.

A study done by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock showed that more than 3,800 recipients in the past three years reduced their use of electricity an average of 1,562 kilowatt hours and of natural gas 106,000 cubic feet, generating a combined annual savings of more than $2.4 million.

The program is free for those who meet the following annual income guidelines:

Weatherization Day, celebrated in Arkansas since 2000, is part of the Weatherization Assistance Program conference, being held October 27-30 at Clarion on the Lake in Hot Springs. The conference targets agencies involved in residential energy efficiency. The emphasis is on quality performance. Four speakers - Rick Karg, Robert Scott, Rhett Eldridge and Bill Eckman - have been brought in to provide key information on new weatherization technologies.

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Step 6: Work on design development and construction documents

This is the stage when you finalize the design and prepare final floor plans, elevations, details and, if applicable, mechanical and electrical drawings, lighting switch plans, and exterior elevations.

This is where your final permit set or Construction Drawings (CDs) come into play. It's important to have finishes and fixtures selected at this time, since this is what will be considered in the final pricing from the contractor.

You'll submit drawings for permits. These have a lead time, so check the timing with your local village. You'll need an architect, designer or licensed contractor signed up to finalize the paperwork and pick up your permits, so get ready to hire someone in the next step. I often find that we're submitting for permits around the same time or a little bit after we've placed the cabinet order, due to similar lead times.

Step 7: Get contractor estimates

If you don't already have a licensed contractor on your project, your next step is to find one to carry the project through. I always recommend to my clients to get at least 3 different contractor estimates. I like to do preliminary walk-throughs with the contractors once the schematic designs are done so we can get some ballpark estimates and find out if we're on the right track or need to pull back some to fit the budget.

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Step 8: Get ready for demo

The big day is upon us, most likely something like 4-8 weeks from when you submitted for permits. Time to get that schedule firmed up and plan on cleaning out the cabinets, putting what you don't need in storage and if you're living in the house during construction setting up a temporary kitchen so you don't lose your mind!

You may be moving out of your house temporarily, but most homeowners white-knuckle it and try to live in the house through construction. Preparation and organization can save your sanity.

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Monmouth County, NJ (PRWEB) October 28, 2014

New Jerseys leading builder of extraordinary kitchens and bathrooms, World Class Kitchen & Bath Design Center, announces their newly redesigned multi-level showroom, a virtual showcase on their website and the addition of ongoing projects to Houzz. Leading the way in NJ Kitchen Remodeling, World Class offers the absolute finest designs, skilled project management, and expert construction.

Our updated showroom is large enough that we are able to showcase an amazing number of products and designs. Still, we cant even come close to showing everything we offer. The virtual showroom online and the fact that we are adding all projects on Houzz.com is a testament to our confidence in our designs and construction. Joe Vitale, Founder/Owner, World Class Kitchen & Bath Designs

The World Class Kitchen & Bath Design Centers showroom highlights some of their most popular designs. Designers are on hand to help customers select the elements that they would like to include in their project. World Class expert builders, managed by Owner Donna Vitale, will then create the perfect rooms for their clients, with their guarantee of satisfaction and quality. The showroom, located at 870 Highway 34, Matawan, NJ, is open 6 days a week, with convenient hours and accommodating availability after hours if necessary.

On the companys website, http://www.worldclasskitchens.com, World Class includes even more designs and possibilities for the home in a virtual showcase. Also, on the trending social website, Houzz, World Class posts photos of projects in progress, as well as newly completed kitchens and baths. Every project that World Class does includes their expert designs and is executed by master craftspeople.

The Internet has greatly expanded our ability to show our current and potential customers many of the designs that our team creates. I am very proud of the new showrooms, the one in Matawan and the one on the Internet, because now the amazing work of our teams of professional designers can be seen by thousands of more people. We can even show people a work in progress as our expert crews transform a clients home. Donna Vitale, Owner, World Class Kitchen & Bath Designs

World Class Kitchens is committed to working patiently step by step with its customers to transform their kitchen or bathroom and crafting beautiful spaces. World Class Kitchens began its pursuit of building dream kitchens and baths when Joe Vitale chose to pursue an independent venture focusing on best in class, innovative products and exceptional design.

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"If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Joe Vitale at 732-272-6900 or by email at info(at)worldclasskitchens.com."

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