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NFRC Helps Translate Window Labels for Consumers

Home Visions — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:02:58 +0100

Window and door energy ratings are not totally understood by consumers, but they are critical to making a sound choice when considering which product to install. Let's face it, the average person may replace windows one time in their life and it is a lot to learn.

The National Fenestration Rating Council is actively making the process easier by educating consumers through brochures and a new website with "down to earth" language and in ways that everyone can understand.
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What is the benefit of a certified siding installer?

Home Visions — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Through the Vinyl Siding Institute's (VSI's) Certified Installer program, one of Home Visions Inc.'s most experienced professionals, Josh Spence, received thorough training on proper, industry-approved vinyl siding installation techniques. VSI's certification process involves a combination of classroom training, hands-on instruction and a written test given by a VSI Certified Trainer. Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience.

Take a look at som...

Big Rains Will Come - Area "Abnormally Dry"

Home Visions — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:30:22 +0100

You might think that the recent rainfall would have gone a long way to improving the area’s current drought. But, it did little to improve things.

The percent of the Northeast region under at least moderate drought dropped from 27.68 to 25.96 percent between April 17 and 24. The area under the severe drought classification fell a little more from 7.35 to 4.07 percent.

The immediate Washington, D.C. metro area is not in drought, but classified as “abnormally dry...

Positive News: The Economy

Home Visions — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:12:21 +0100

We recently came across a positive article written in Window and Door Magazine that is connected to the momentum the economy seems to be gaining. It is related to the window and door industry, but we figure it is nice to share any good news!

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SIMONTON EXPANDING WORKFORCE

Simonton Windows is looking to add more than 250 workers at its plants in West Virginia, Illinois and California. The manufacturer of vinyl windows and pat...

Is is time to replace my roof?

Home Visions — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:14:22 +0100

ROOF REPLACEMENT TIPS - HOME VISIONS INC.

Blistering/peeling of paint on the inside or outside. / Dark or dirty looking areas on roof. / Leakage in attic after driving rain. / Missing, cracked or curling shingles. / Roof shingle, sheathing and siding decay. / St...

Dedicated Window Customer: Note of Thanks

Home Visions — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:24:55 +0100

Several months ago a gentleman, Mr. Thomas J.G., came into Home Visions' office with questions about saving energy, vinyl window mechanics and a set budget. As it turns out, Mr. J.G. is a neighbor of ours living only a few houses down from our office in Beltsville. After learning more from our owners and staff and&nbs...

Visible Transmittance - Replacement Windows

Home Visions — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:36:37 +0100

Visible Transmittance is a required property on the NFRC Label located on any energy efficient replacement window.

VT is an optical property that indicates the amount of visible light transimitted. VT is a whole window rating and includes the impact of the frame which does not transmit any visibile light. While VT thoretically varies between 0 and 1, most values are between 0.3 and 0.7. The higher the VT, the more light is transmitted.

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Entry Door Decorative Glass Packages

Home Visions — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:20:35 +0100

HVI recently had the pleasure of working on a beautiful new door order for one of our customers and it was a learning experience to say the least. Inspirations Art Glass is intended to mimic the look of stained glass. What impressed us most is the fact that in this day and age of technology each inspirations piece is actually hand-made. Provia is known for its quality and these glass pieces come with a lifetime warranty and are compatible with entry door...

New Windows with More Viewable Glass Space

Home Visions — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:58:57 +0100

Are you looking for a window that provides you with the same amount of viewable glass space that you currently have, or are you in search of a viny window that increases the viewable area? Read more for details about this revolutionary new window from Simonton Windows.

Frame and Sash Re-Design Highlights

The narrower frame on the new Asure window by Simonton offers significantly more viewing area (larger sightline) and capitalizes on current homeowner de...

Replacement Windows - Methods of Construction

Home Visions — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:31:11 +0100

Extruded vinyl windows are predominately used for replacement of old windows and are custom built to fit existing openings. There are hundreds of manufacturers and fabricators of vinyl windows and their quality, features and price vary widely.

Vinyl is a strong, well insulated material, ideal for constructing a window. It never requires painting or refinishing like wood and does not corrode or attract condensation like aluminum. It should have a smooth polished fi...

Bethesda MD Replacement Window Review

Home Visions — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:56:06 +0100

April 1, 2012
Bethesda, MD
Scope of Work: 13 Windows
Job Completion Date: 1/28/12

We were very happy with the experience. We got all the windows in our house replaced by Home Visions Inc. We got great service. The staff is very responsive. And they were there to take care of any issues we had. The installation was done in a very professional fashion. Would definitely use them again.

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HV Hockey Championship Game is Tonight! 3/29/12

Home Visions — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:36:35 +0100

News Release
Contact: Joshua Spence
josh@homevisionsnic.com
301-937-4663

Home Visions Hockey fans are buzzing today because tonight the team competes for a league hockey championship!

It was only a year ago in December when the HVI hockey team was formed. The original core comprised of employees friends and family members looking for recreation and comradery. That core joined an adult hockey clinic run by The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Md...

Home Visions Inc. Now Offers Asure Products from Simonton Windows

Home Visions — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:38:59 +0100

News Release
Contact: Eric L. Gans
eric@homevisionsinc.com
301-937-4663

Beltsville, MD – Home Visions Inc., a local leader in the sale of top-quality replacement windows and patio doors, now offers Asure™ windows and doors by Simonton Windows®. Available in Double Hung, Picture, Slider, Half-round and other popula...

Double Entry Doors - Maryland

Home Visions — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:20:32 +0100

Check out these beautiful Provia Entry Door systems recently installed for a Home Visions Inc. customer in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Contact us today for all of your entry door and patio door needs. We have many colors, styles, frame and slab materials, accessories and price ranges to choose from. If there is a door that you need - Home Visions Inc. can help!

Visit our entry door page for more information and specials...
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Simonton Replacement Windows Review

Home Visions — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:06:45 +0100

Home Visions Inc. successfully installed five (5) Simonton Replacement Windows for Mr. Parke in Ashburn, VA at the end of 2011.

We are excited to hear that he is extremely pleased with his new windows and we are appreciative of Mr. Parke's business.

It is no surprise that Mr. Parke feels so good about our windows and our services considering Simonton is a consecutive JD Power award winning manufacturer as voted by consumers and contractors as well as Home Vision Inc.'s c...

Roof Ventilation Information - From One of Our Vendors

Home Visions — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:00:49 +0100

From DCI Products (maker of SmartVent roofing ventilation solutions)

Roof ventilation, or lack thereof, is the leading cause of premature roof failures.
These failures include problems with dry rot, mold, mildew, condensation, warped decking, curling shingles, cracking shingles and structural failures. The proper and complete attic ventilation solutions are the answer when building new homes, remodeling existing homes and making improvements to commercial buildings.

Int...

Vinyl Siding - Variety, Beauty and Personality

Home Visions — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:34:21 +0100

Vinyl siding nowadays is not simply to nail vinyl siding in place of old aluminum siding. There are many choices, colors, styles, finishing touches and accessories that go along with a vinyl siding project that should all receive equal consideration when making the decision and the investment to start replace a home's "exterior jacket".

There really are no limits to the unique personality you can create for your home with decorative trim and accessories. Home Visions ca...

Home Window Replacement Terminology

Home Visions — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:01:39 +0100

R-Value - A measure of thermal performance expressed as resistance to heat loss. The R-value is determined by taking the recipriocal of the U-value. The higher the R-value the better.

U-Value - A mesure of thermal performance expressed as the rate of heat loss. The U-value is determied by measuring the amount of heat lost through a material, over the time period of one hour, when the difference of temperature between the warmer and colder sides is one degree. ...

The Facts About Replacement Windows and Doors

Home Visions — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:15:28 +0100

Your windows and doors are the most visible parts of your home. New windows and doors can transform your home and improve curb appeal.

Consider the following:

FACT ONE: Today's new windows make life easier. Modern high technology such as constant force balance systems, state of the art glass and precise vinyl formula mixtures mean that new windows will not squeak, fog or fade. Today's windows stay bright, don't require any maintenance ...

What is the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)?

Home Visions — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:04:40 +0100

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) was formed in December 1989 as a non-profit/private collaboration of manufactures, builders, designers, code officials, consumers, utilities and regulators that will establish a national energy performance rating system for fenestration products (windows, doors, skylights). The mission of the NFRC is to establish a fair, accurate and credible energy performance rating system for fenestration products.

How are the windows tested for Therma...