1) Why
choose Hallmark?
Hallmark is a family owned and operated company and takes
the greatest pride in workmanship and customer service.
We take a no-pressure approach to making sure you are happy
with your project
2) What is solar heat gain?
It is the amount of solar radiation that passes through
the window system into the interior of the building. In
the summertime, when the sun is shining, solar radiation
comes into the building as heat, further increasing the
inside temperature of your home. It can be reduced by using
a window system with a lower solar heat gain rating. To
learn more about window efficiency in Maryland and Virginia
view these PDF files:
- House window efficiency
in Maryland
- House window efficiency
in Virginia
3) What is tempered
glass?
It is a type of safety glass made of heat strengthened
glass. Upon impact (if the glass is broken) it will break
into very small particles, reducing the risk of personal
injury or property damage from falling shards of glass.
4) What is LoE ?
LoE is a thin, virtually invisible metallic coating applied
to the glass that reflects heat back into the house during
cold weather or back to the outside during hot weather.
The "E" stands for emissivity - a surface's
ability to emit long wave radiation or room temperature
radiant heat. Different types of LoE have emissivities
that range from .40 to .04. The lower the emissivity,
the better the performance.
5) Can I paint or stain my windows?
One of the benefits of vinyl windows is never needing
to strip, paint or stain them. Painting your vinyl windows
can void your warranty.
6) How do I select the windows that are right
for me?
We will come to your home or office to help you decide.
The factors include window styles, energy efficiency,
construction material and your budget. You may also need
to consider what will blend in with the rest of our house
or your neighborhood. In some cases, you may have style
restrictions placed on you by your homeowners association
or condo association.
7) Do the windows you
install come with a warranty?
Yes they are. All of our windows come with workmanship
and installation warranties. Furthermore, we've gone to
great lengths to find the best manufacturers. After many
years of installing windows, we know that our manufacturers
cannot be beat.
8) Do I need to measure
the windows myself?
We will send out an experienced measure technician to
be sure that windows are measured to fit exactly.
9) What preparations
need to be made in order to install the new windows?
We ask that you remove any curtains, blinds or window
decorations, and that you try to make so room so that
we can have easy access to the windows. We try to be as
neat as possible and we never leave trash or any kind
of mess at the work site.
10) Do you install
Energy Star compliant windows?
Yes, most of the windows we install are Energy Star Compliant.
In fact many of the windows we install come with special
low-E coatings such as the "Comfort
Ti-R" coating
used on some Vytex brand models. This reduces total heat
gain, making it easier to cool the home in the summer
and helping to protect fabric and upholstery.
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