All of us at Clearview Vinyl Windows are looking forward to the coming year and are excited to get back to work doing what we do best – installing our beautiful replacement vinyl windows in your homes! We are currently booked through April, so call us today for your free estimate and to book your remodeling project!

Clearview Vinyl Windows is excited to be participating in this year’s Mohawk Valley Spring Home and Garden Show –  March 19-22, 2015 at the NYS Fairgrounds. Whether you’re building, remodeling, or redecorating your home – the Home and Garden Show is a great opportunity to see our Vinyl Windows showcased and out for display. We’ll be there offering fresh idead to add comfort, beauty, and energy efficient soultions to add a lasting value to your home – inside and out! What a better way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring then to come visit our showcase!  Not only will we have some of our windows for you to see, we would love to talk to you about your needs or wants for your windows. Because we offer such a wide variety of window stylings and sizes, we’re confident we’ll be able to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Did you know that we offer free Vinyl Replacement window quotes? We do! And we’d love to quote one for you. Unable to make it to the Home and Garden Show? Don’t worry! We are available through both phone and website for your convenience and would love to talk to you, give us a call today!

 

We look forward to a great season working with all of our customers.  Give us a call if you have any questions about our products or need to schedule an estimate today.

Instructions:

1. Securing a Lock on Sliding Windows

   • 1. Measure the length of the exposed track when the window is completely shut.
   • 2. Cut a 2 inch wooden dowel to match your measurement (you may need to take an inch or so off to be able to remove it once it is in place).
   • 3. Insert the dowel into the exposed end of the track. Make sure it is all the way in and cannot be jarred out by jerking the window open. Having the dowel in place will not allow the window to slide open.
   • 4. Open the window as far as you can.
   • 5. Insert several sheet metal screws in 6 to 8 inch intervals along the top of the exposed track.
   • 6. Adjust them as necessary to allow the window to slide below them without catching. Their presence will keep the window from being “jumped off the track” by a burgler.

   Securing a Lock on Casement Windows

   • 1. Obtain a chain lock (such as the kind used on doors).
   • 2. Attach one side to the sash of the window and the other to the casement using the longest screws possible for both.
   • 3. Shorten the chain as much as you are able to while still being able to comfortably lock it.

 

If you need assistance or would like us to help, feel free to call Clearview Vinyl Windows at anytime.

 

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Choosing A Vinyl Window Style

Choosing vinyl windows for your home can be quite the challenge. Luckily we are here to help. We provide Central New York with the finest custom vinyl windows available. There are many window styles to choose from along with glass styles. New windows can enhance your homes appearance and increase your home’s efficiency.

First you must look at the architectural design of your home to find which window style will conform to its style and characteristics. While you can put different style windows where another still resides now, the operation of the window may be limited by its new location. 

Sliding Windows

Horizontal sliding windows are the most adaptable configuration. They provide a great look with two or more sashes that slide horizontally past each other within the frame. Sliding windows can be configured on practically any size wall making it the most popular style of window. Sliding windows satisfy bedroom egress requirements being easy to operate. Along with their aesthetic, safety, and ease of use characteristics, vinyl sliding windows are excellent for energy efficiency. They harbor great insulating capabilities.

Single Hung Window

Traditional in appearance single hung replacement windows are the most inexpensive way to replace wood windows. Fixed top sash and a vertically sliding bottom sash make for simple affective windows. Using no exterior or interior space to open, these windows can be utilized in a variety of configurations with minimal clearance issues.

Double Hung

Double hung windows are versatile utilizing two sashes which slide vertically past each other. For extra safety with children or pets, double hung windows allow for only the top sash to be open. Cleaning is made easy as sashes tilt inward for hard to reach window locations. Double hung are among the most energy efficient. With both sashes capable of sliding, these windows offer two areas of ventilation for your home.

Casement Windows

Casement windows provide the largest opening ventilation area relative to total window opening. Using a crank mechanism casement windows are hinged along the vertical edge and opening outwards from the opposite side. This style window offers unobstructed views with a contemporary style. Available in single or double sash. Casement windows offer a refined look to your home with both sashes on the same level.

Awning Windows

Hinged along the top horizontal edge, awning windows tilt from the bottom outward. Popular for contemporary, modern and craftsman homes, these windows offer great ventilation during poor weather. Ideal for garages and attics.

Bay Windows

Bay windows combine three windows and project outward creating more space within any room. Maximize your space and create scenic views with great style brightening your dining room, living room, or kitchen. Bay windows provide a look of luxury. For traditional or cottage style homes this style will transform your home with life. Combine casement, picture, single, or double hung windows for maximum ventilation.

Bow Windows

Bow windows are made up of four or more window units positioned at equal angles making a curve. These windows become a focal point and enhance the look of your home. This modern style window display creates scenic views and allows natural daylight to radiate throughout the room.

When deciding on window styles for your home, be mindful of ease of use, functionality, and operation. Vinyl windows will survive decades. Making the right window choice the first time is very important. Contact us for further assistance with new vinyl windows for your home. We will provide you with a free quote and pressure free professional opinion.

ENERGY STAR qualified windows are windows that meet a strict energy efficiency specification that is set by the Department of Energy (DOE). These windows have been tested and are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). NFRC an independent third-party certification agency assigns specific energy efficiency measurements for ENERGY STAR qualifications. These measures are U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), which rate an entire window system, no just the glass.

ENERGY STAR qualifications are always based on U-factor and SHGC ratings in each of the four climate zones. In order to meet U-factor and SHGC levels, ENERGY STAR qualified windows may use:

• Two or more planes of glass
• Warm-edge spacers
• Vinyl framing materials
• Low-E coatings (microscopic coatings that help keep heat inside during the winter and outside during the summer)

None of these are mandatory; each window manufacture determines how to make their windows meet DOE standards. View the energy efficient criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified windows.

If you have installed vinyl windows you’re probably aware of the fact that they’re pretty low maintenance. However, you may be wondering – How do I clean vinyl windows? Below are some how-to steps to help you clean vinyl windows.

RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO CLEAN VINYL WINDOWS:

• Do not power-wash windows or use a garden hose;
this can cause seal failure and allow water to enter the
structure.
• When cleaning exterior, multi-story windows, begin with
the upper story and work down.
• Avoid using metal tools, razor blades, or other sharp
objects and abrasive cleaners. They can damage window
surfaces, scratch glass and remove exterior glass coatings.
• Aggressive cleaners or solvents can damage vinyl surfaces
and may cause yellowing. Immediately rinse and dry.
• Do not allow cleaners to puddle or collect at glass edges
near glazing materials.
• Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or in temperatures too
hot or too cold.
• Avoid excessive rubbing and over-cleaning.
• Do not scour.
• Clean and rinse one area at a time.
• Clean vinyl windows twice a year (monthly in coastal areas) or when dirty.
• After-market tints and films are not recommended, as they
may cause damage to the glass and/or sealant.
• Baby shampoo or mild soap and water or vinegar and
water
• Several clean, soft, non-abrasive, absorbent Chamois or
lint-free dry cloths
• Soft bristle brush
• Spray bottle
• Vacuum cleaner
• Sponge
• Appropriate solvent (for hardware only)
• Commercial glass cleaning products or solvents (for
stubborn stains)
• Plastic putty knife (for paint or label removal)
• Plastic wrap (for label removal)
• Spray silicone

HOW TO CLEAN VINYL WINDOWS:

1. Remove screen and place screen into tub or shower
if indoors; on lawn or hard surface if outdoors (avoid
exposure to dirt). For retractable screens, clean in place.
2. Gently spray with water and brush lightly with soft bristle
brush until clean (use gentle spray nozzle setting).

For stubborn dirt,
1. Gently scrub with soft bristle brush with mild soap
and water.
2. Rinse clean.
3. Reinstall screen when dry.

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air so a little fog on the lower corners of your windows now and then probably doesn’t bother you. By the time you’ve thought about it a second time it has usually gone away. But, what if you have window condensation that blocks your whole window with fog or frost?  If you have this kind of condensation on your windows, you have good reasons to be concerned.

 

Heres a list of 7 ways to control the window condensation:

1.) Install storm windows or replacement windows with double or triple glazing.

2.) Shut off furnace humidifier and any other humidifying devices in your home.

3.) Be sure that louvers in attic or basement crawl spaces are open and that they are large enough.

4.) Run kitchen or other ventilating fans longer and more often than has been your custom.

5.) Open fireplace damper to allow easier escape for moisture.

6.) Air out your house a few minutes each day. Air out kitchen, laundry and bathrooms during use or just following use.

7.) If troublesome window condensation persists see your heating contractor about an outside air intake for your furnace; about venting of gas-burning heaters and appliances; or about installation of ventilating fans.

 

Visit us today for a free estimate on Replacement Vinyl Windows.

 

If you’re debating on whether or not it’s time to install new windows – here are some reasons why vinyl windows would be beneficial to you.

There are various shapes, sizes, and colors of vinyl windows – also various prices. Regardless of what your reasoning is, you will still find that vinyl windows are worth the investment.

Choosing vinyl windows has many benefits:

Reduce your heating costs

Vinyl Windows help to create a better seal, keeping your home warmer in winter by reducing the drafts.

Reduce your cooling costs

With the tighter seal created by a vinyl window, you’ll have a cooler home in the summer months as well!

Low maintenance

You will not have to paint, scrape, or prime a vinyl window – something traditional windows requre.

Easy to clean

You can clean your vinyl window all from inside your house! By sliding the window down, you can clean both the inside and outside of the windows – with a cloth and some window cleaner.

Make your home more energy efficient

By creating a better seal, your vinyl window will help you spend less on heating/air conditioning and help your home be more energy efficient. Saving you money in the long run!
With the winter weather right now, you may not think that it is the best time for a new window installation. But did you know that you could have your windows replaced at any time during the year? Our experienced crew will have your windows replaced quickly, and with little interuption to your home. By replacing your windows now, you will be able to spend the rest of the winter months in a more comfortable temperature in your home, free from drafts!

Contact us today for a free estimate on your new vinyl windows.

Eliminating ice buildup on windows can be a concern a lot of homeowners have. Once it gets cold in the fall, houses with air that’s too moist or that have low-quality windows will start to have condensation on their windows. In winter, the condensation turns to ice.

This happens because water vapor in the air condenses to liquid on cool surfaces and turns to ice on really cold surfaces. A little window condensation in the fall is normal, but it should not persist or become an ice problem in the winter.

There are two basic ways to prevent window condensation problems: Install quality windows, or lower the indoor humidity.

The key to lowering humidity in the home in to increase circulation and ventilation.

Opening windows on a daily basis is one way to do that, although this is not always feasible due to the outside conditions. Another way to increase ventilation is to operate bath and kitchen exhaust fans part of every day to expel excess moisture. This is in addition to the time the exhaust fans are used when bathing and cooking. Be sure that exhaust fans blow directly outside and not into attic or open space above the ceiling. It’s also important that exhaust fans don’t interfere with the correct operation of the furnace and water heater and that the air they pull into the house doesn’t come from an attached garage.

Windows with poor thermal performance are prone to condensation and are considered to be of low quality. Better windows to consider are typically such windows as double-paned, gas-filled, warm-edge windows.

High-quality windows or low u-value windows can handle higher indoor humidity levels, which is desirable for comfort and health.

 

If you’re ready to switch your windows, let us know! We’d be more than happy to help you be more comfortable at your home, ice buildup free!

Have you been considering replacing your old windows with newer, more energy efficient ones? If so, you’ve probably researched vinyl windows. The money you’ll save vs. the cost of installing vinyl windows is a great motivator!  Here are some examples of how you’ll save:

• By choosing vinyl windows, savings include lower home energy consumption.
• With vinyl framed or fiberglass framed windows, maintenance is also virtually eliminated. No need to scrape and paint windows.
• Replacement windows with insulated frames and energy-efficient glass can dramatically help prevent the transfer of heat and cold into and out of your home all year. By controlling this natural conduction, you can better manage the comfort level in your home. You can save money and realize a significant return on investment by lowering the amount of energy it takes to heat or cool your home throughout the year.
• Vinyl windows are more durable
• Help you lower monthly energy costs
• Increase the value of your home
• Reduce maintenance hassles
• And add beauty to the interior and exterior of your home.
• According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the typical home loses more than 30% of its heat through windows. The DOE reports that the best replacement windows have moderate to high R-values, a measure of both the construction of the window and the materials used versus heat flow. That translates into reduced heat loss and greater thermal efficiency that can help you save money and reduce energy costs.

These are just a few examples of how installing vinyl windows will help save you money over time! Still have more questions? Ready to start replacing those old windows? Visit Us! – we’ll be happy to help!

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Deciding to replace your windows is a big and important decision that should be thought out thoroughly. The most important part of the process is choosing the right type of window. If you are in need of new windows, but are on a budget than vinyl windows are the way to go. However, that does not mean that vinyl windows are poor quality, in fact it is the opposite. Vinyl windows provide many benefits and is the smart choice when you are looking to replace your windows.

The Best Benefit
The biggest advantage to choosing vinyl windows is the high level of insulation they provide. Compared to aluminum windows, vinyl seals your home from heat in the summer and keeps in heat throughout the winter. The insulation leads to reduced energy costs, saving you more money on your heating bill, air conditioners, and fans all year round. If you combine your vinyl window with a double-paned glass, you will save even more money on your energy and heating bills. It’s easy to offset the initial cost of the windows with the future long term savings.

Other Benefits of Vinyl Windows:
– Durable, maintenance-free, and long lasting
– Easy to install
– Comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes
– Noise reduction
– No condensation
– Increases the value of your home
– No chance of termites
– Easy tilt-in cleaning
– Child resistant safety locks
– Recyclable

Vinyl windows are an excellent choice if you are planning on replacing your home’s windows. They are a great addition to any home with their seamless look, low maintenance and energy saving capabilities. If you are looking to replace your windows and are thinking about choosing to go with vinyl windows, get in contact with us here and let us help you!