MyFreeWindowQuotes.com FAQ's... Ask Away!
MyFreeWindowQuotes.com is a one of a kind website and business in many aspects. We have answered some of the most common questions that we are asked by our customers here in our FAQ's.If you have any questions that we have not already been covered here, be sure to submit them via the form block below the FAQ's.
Our goal is that everyone who visits our site is able to learn enough about us and the vinyl windows that we sell to make an informed and comfortable decision.
Q. Is it true that unless my windows are made at this altitude they will somehow "leak" or crack when shipped here to Colorado?
A. Absolutely not as long as your windows are manufactured by a nationally recognized company and are installed by certified professionals. Many times local window manufacturers and retailers will propagate this misconception to "lead" the consumer to believe that the locally made product is better, however, most of these companies have only been in business 20 years or less and generally are of lesser quality than that of their national competitors. Companies such as Pella, Andersen, Simonton and Kensington have been shipping windows into Colorado, Utah and other Rocky Mountain states for decades and report failure rates less than that of some "local" manufacturers.
Q. Are triple paned windows really that much better than double paned?
A. Triple paned windows generally have a much higher R-value (lower U- value) than that of their double paned counterparts. Typically most Double paned soft coat LowE2/Argon gas filled windows will have an R -value between a 3.9 and 4.2, which is usually much better than the windows being replaced. However, consider that a typical Triple paned window utilizing Krypton gas and multiple soft coat applications will produce R -values between 9.09 and 10.0. The higher the R - value, the more energy efficient the window.
Q. What is Low E anyway?
A. Low E is an acronym for low emissivity. This is a term used to describe the electrostatic charge of silver and indium particles applied to the glass surface. These coatings have a highly reflective quality to them which reflect some of the suns heat away instead of allowing it to pass through the glass and into the home. As these reflective coatings have evolved and improved, other terms such as hard coat low E; low E squared; double soft coat have been introduced.
Q. Wont vinyl windows discolor in this environment?
A. Until the early 1990's vinyl windows and siding were known to discolor and or chalk. This was due mostly to a lack of technical knowledge regarding ingredients that would inhibit ultra-violet, which caused the vinyl to degrade or fade. High amounts of titanium dioxide are now added to most vinyl compositions prior to the extrusion process to reduce the damaging effects of the suns ultra violet rays.
Q. Why should I replace my whole window when I could just have the glass replaced?
A. Replacing the glass in an existing window may help improve the appearance of the window due to seal failure or "condensation" between the panes, but usually will not significantly improve the energy efficiency of the window itself. Often when the glass fails, the window main frame could be compromised as well and should also be replaced. Glass replacement is a low cost, temporary fix which often prolongs the inevitable replacement of the window.
Q. Why does Vinyl-Windows-Direct only sell nationally and internationally recognized brands?
A. Our belief is that a manufacturers warranty or guarantee is only as good as the company who stands behind it. All to often, smaller local manufacturers who only distributed windows within their own state or nearby states are subjected to the economies of a smaller scale. Colorado for example has a particularly volatile economy which has been responsible for the boom and bust of many industries within its borders. One only has to look back a few short years at industries such as oil & gas, savings and loan, high tech, and .coms to understand that Colorado is subject to economic fluctuations very different from many other states. Companies come and go so frequently in Colorado that their warranties are often worthless pieces of paper when they bankrupt. Our decision to represent only national and internationally recognize products, helps us insure you that they will have a better chance of staying around when and if you need them to service you and your home.
Q. When was Vinyl-Windows-Direct started and why?
A. Vinyl-windows-direct.com is a marvelously new concept in purchasing windows for the home. Vinyl-windows-direct.com is a subsidiary of Carpenter's Touch LLC a Colorado based home improvement company, that has specialized in custom window replacement for the past 7 1/2 years. This new concept will very likely change the way consumers purchase windows from now on.
Q. How does Vinyl-Windows-Direct.com able to sell brand name windows at such low prices?
A. Vinyl-windows-direct.com has removed two of the largest costs associated with window replacement; overhead and sales commissions; and significantly reduced another, marketing. Period. National sales commissions in the window industry average between 10% - $20%, the average is around 15%. Gone! Overhead such as office expense, salaries, utilities, etc. averaging 17% - 22%, Gone! And as for marketing, most home improvement companies calculate the cost of marketing at 15% of EACH sale! All of these costs have been born by YOU the homeowner. Aren't you grateful? Consider the savings: 15% sales commission; 17% company overhead; 15% marketing cost; the total savings to you = 47%. Go ahead and compared prices. Better yet, have 3 or 4 companies into your home for a presentation first....Then come back to us online at vinyl-windows-direct.com and see for yourself. Its your money, spend it however you like!
Q. I have a lot of windows and don’t think I want to measure them all, can Vinyl-Windows-Direct.com send a pro into my home to measure for me?
A. We can certainly send a salesman to your home, however, this will place the cost of your project back in the neighborhood of the traditional home improvement companies, which will cost about 47% more. Once again, the reason and purpose for vinyl-windows-direct.com is to save you money. If we have to send a salesperson out to your home, we are back to higher operating costs.
Q. How do I get started getting a Free quote from vinyl-windows- direct.com?
A. First, look at having another company or two come to your home to give you a quote. Just DON'T BUY from them! They should leave behind a detailed quote with all of the sizes and styles and the brand and model of all the windows you wish to replace. Simply enter all of this information into our free quote form or fax it to 303-758-1235 and you will receive your pricing within 24 hours, which we guarantee will save you hundreds possibly even thousands of dollars NOW!
