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com Therma-Tru Fiberglass & Steel Exterior Doors Harvey Industries is the leading distributor of Therma-Tru Doors. To Top Of Page Q8: DO I NEED A HEAT MIRROR?

A. Consider how long you'll be living in the house to determine what sort of features to purchase.

We stock hundreds of styles of Therma-Tru doors and sidelites. This enables us to get factory direct special orders faster than any other supplier.

Very much so. The important thing is to get a spectrally selective window.

That's why it's important to speak to numerous people to get good bids that can be compared. Thermal windows are typically two to four times more efficient than older single pane windows.

Both legitimate firms and shady firms use telemarketing as a way to get business, so it's hard to generalize. This will protect both you and the contractor.

Harvey, a Circle of Excellence Dealer, is your number source for Andersen Windows and Doors. The AAMA established standards for structural integrity, air infiltration, water infiltration resistance and forced entry resistance.

Are the telemarketing firms that call me scam artists? For styles and profiles, visit www.

The lower the U-factor the better. To Top Of Page Q6: WILL YOU REPLACE WINDOW SILLS AND WRAP WINDOW FACE BOARDS?

Convection is the transfer of heat from one point to another within a fluid by mixing one portion of the fluid with another. Thanks in advance.

Replacement windows are usually one (1) to one and a half (1. Harvey, a Circle of Excellence Dealer, is your number source for Andersen Windows and Doors.

Very much so. For example, cold north winds vs.

You may be able to install yourself depending on your skill/ability. You may also choose from several jamb, casing, and hardware options.

We hang each door to your specifications with the most modern door hanging equipment available. A: Yes, however we will not.

Also, larger windows should have a double lock, not just one latch in the center for a huge difference in quality and air leaks. Check to make sure the contractor is licensed and insured as required by your local and state regulations.

Thermal windows are always double- or triple-paned. Two problems, though.

Window companies do this stuff all the time and can usually finish your house in a day or two. A: Yes.

All true. Sprayed-on Soft Coat (Sputtered Coating) has a higher effectiveness on blocking radiant heat (up to 90%), but can reduce visible light, and has to have extreme care when touched or handled due to the sensitivity of the coating.

Thanks in advance. You get a high quote from a window company for installing replacement windows and think you can shave costs by doing it yourself.

Another problem is exterior cladding. Most windows in homes today have narrower frames than replacement windows.

You want double insulated and coated to keep cold out and keep the summer sun out. Radiation is the transfer of heat from one body to another by wave motion, without heating the space between the two bodies.

It’s tempting to automatically accept the lowest bid, but you’d be better served to discuss the differences in cost with the contractors you’ve chosen. What questions should I be asking?

Windows and doors are typically responsible for about 40 percent of your home's heating bill. Thanks in advance.

Expect to be put under considerable pressure to buy during the free estimate. Replacement window companies will wrap your exterior trim with aluminum that matches the color of the windows and provides a tight seal against weather.

Andersen Windows and Doors As the leading supplier of Andersen Windows in the Northeast, Harvey is able to serve you better than any other supplier. 9% of the UV rays.

The R-value is the resistance a material has to the flow of heat (the higher the R-value, the greater the resistance). We have large inventories of Andersen Windows and Patio Doors, enabling us to ship full orders with minimum back orders.

Convection (between the glass surfaces through the "fluid" air) is minimized by enlarging the space between the inner and outer panes of the glass. No leakage is permitted under this test criteria.