Thursday, May 30, 2013

Vinyl Windows Gallery

Before a home owner purchases anything as part of a home improvement project they will undoubtedly want to know that their money is going to be well spent. This is especially true of homeowners who are undertaking home improvement projects that require a bit more money than paint or spring cleaning. Those homeowners looking for vinyl windows to replace their old windows will be happy to learn that here at Elegance Entries we understand how difficult it can be to part with your money without having some confidence in a company and its products.

For this reason alone we have set up an online gallery at our website. This gallery features a large amount of vinyl windows. Although pictures don't necessarily answer all questions and home owner may have about the vinyl windows we carry, please feel free to contact us should any questions linger after viewing her gallery. We believe you will be impressed with what you see, enough so to give you confidence in our product and reach out to us for a consultation.


Should you have any questions about her gallery or our vinyl windows please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance!

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

New Entry Doors For Your Home

Entry doors can tell you a lot about a home. Those homeowners who leave stock entry doors on their home are often people who are simply content with the home they have. Besides people don't give much thought to just how much more enchanting, warm, and aesthetically pleasing a custom-made entry door can make a home. Homeowners who've had custom entry doors installed in their home can attest to just how much these doors have done for their home.

There was once a time when custom entry doors were far more expensive than they are now but as technology has rapidly advanced over the last decade custom-made doors can be both affordable and look luxurious. Even those homeowners with extremely fastidious tastes will have no problem finding a custom-made entry door that suits their personal taste in decor nor one that falls within the boundaries of the budget. Adding new entry doors to home not only makes a home look nicer but can also impress visitors and help create specific moods or atmospheres and make one heck of a first impression.

Should you have any questions regarding entry doors or like to have new entry doors installed in your home please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance.

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Friday, March 29, 2013

A Buyers Guide To Vinyl Windows

Windows made of both wood and metal certainly have their benefits, chief among them beauty and luster. What many homeowners discover however is that after purchasing windows made of wood and metal that they would have been better off purchasing vinyl windows instead. While the beauty of wood and metal windows is often a selling point for homeowners, homeowners that have previously owned these types of windows often opt for vinyl windows when the time comes for their next purchase solely because of the maintenance involved with metal and wood windows.

Whereas wood and metal windows are subject to a whole host of problems modern vinyl windows are not. While it's true that in years and decades past vinyl windows would lose their color or go yellow this is no longer the case. Quality vinyl windows are impervious to the issues that plague both metal and wood windows. Cracking, warping, peeling, splitting, rotting, rusting, and in some cases attracting too much heat are all things that often make homeowners reconsider purchasing wood and metal windows. With modern vinyl windows homeowners need only to wipe them down occasionally with a damp or even dry cloth negating the need for expensive repairs or secondary or tertiary purchases.

When a homeowner decides that he/she would like to purchase vinyl windows for their home it's important to remember that, like all things, you get what you pay for. While even the cheapest modern vinyl is far better than the best vinyl of years past, homeowners still need to be wary of inferior products. High-end vinyl windows for example have additives mixed into the material that protects them against brittleness, yellowing, and fading. Homeowners will not find these types of additives in some of the more inexpensive vinyl windows out there. Good vinyl windows will also have welded corners and numerous internal air chambers for rigidity and installation.

While the vinyl itself in vinyl windows should be scrutinized homeowners will also want to inspect the glass in any vinyl windows in which they're interested in. Homeowners should accept nothing less than a quality window that minimizes heat loss and gain. Windows that manage this well will have warming spacers and be multiple panes thick. Additionally homeowners should look for glass that's low-e coated for added protection from the sun.

Any product that a company is confident in will carry a good warranty. This is the third thing homeowners should look for when shopping for vinyl windows. The type of warranty homeowners should keep an eye out for is the double lifetime warranty which essentially covers unseen performance problems. These problems can be things like condensation between panes, chipping, etc. Homeowners should be very wary and steer clear of any vinyl windows that don't carry this type of warranty lest they hold desire to purchase windows for a second or third time.

Once a homeowner has sorted out quality and warranty details they can and should focus on things like color and the more aesthetic aspects of windows. Vinyl windows are available in a wide array of different colors, designs, sizes, and brands. Determining which of these is right for a homeowner is often the most arduous part of purchasing new vinyl windows. Homeowners can alleviate some of the stress that comes along with making these types of decisions by working closely with either a contractor or knowledgeable employee within a showroom. Measuring what a homeowner wants against what they need and what they can afford and balancing that out with their personal tastes and the advice from a professional to help homeowners nail down exactly what type of window they should buy for their home.

Elegant Entires specializes in Orange County windows, Orange County doors and Orange County vinyl windows.