Friday, August 28, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Example of an NFRC Sticker
This is an example of an NFRC sticker. The NFRC is the only federally recognized organization for determining the energy efficiency of windows & doors. As you can see this window would not qualify because the U-Factor & SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Co-Efficient) numbers are too high. You can get great information about what these numbers mean at http://www.efficientwindows.org/
ThermaTru Entry Door
Many ThermaTru Doors qualify for the Energy Tax Credit - 30% of the cost of the door up to $1500. With beautiful doors like this, you add great value, curb appeal & energy savings to your home.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Pardon our dust
Windows By Jeff is expanding it's showroom! We have acquired some space in the adjoining building and are making way for more wonderful displays.
Chuck and Orey are doing most of the remodeling, building a wall for starters, and will soon be doing a little demolition work removing some walls and building some office cubicles and shelves.
So, pardon our mess while this construction goes on. We are open for business and have plenty to see. 
We soon will have twice the window and door displays with the latest from Great Lakes, Andersen, Therma-Tru, and Simonton, including some new exciting colors and hardware options.
Hector the job inspector approves of this remodeling project.
Chuck and Orey are doing most of the remodeling, building a wall for starters, and will soon be doing a little demolition work removing some walls and building some office cubicles and shelves.
So, pardon our mess while this construction goes on. We are open for business and have plenty to see. 
We soon will have twice the window and door displays with the latest from Great Lakes, Andersen, Therma-Tru, and Simonton, including some new exciting colors and hardware options.Hector the job inspector approves of this remodeling project.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thursday, we put the finishing touches on a huge window job. These folks are repeat customers and by the time we are finally through replacing all of the windows in their house, the total will be above 60!
These are Simonton 5500 series, with the new glass that qualifies for Barak's Stimulus Package Tax Credit. Not a bad deal when the government gives back up to $1,500 towards the purchase of new windows.
Chuck and Orey set the last window. A little trim and it's clean-up time. Then lunch time!
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Several of these windows required some extra carpentry work. Sills needed to be replaced, and a few of them also needed new wood facings. Not to worry though....we do it all.
Like I said, this house has a lot of windows.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Our guys knocked out a 4-window job yesterday. But all four were huge!
Some windows are easy to remove. These, on the other hand, were much more difficult. With these old aluminum windows, we had to renove the glass, and then pry the frames out. The glass was glued in with an adhesive that could have mended the San Adreas Fault.
Here, Orey uses a torch to soften the glue so the glass unit will let go of the frame. This keeps breakage to a minimum, plus Orey satisfies his pyromania yearnings.
Then Chuck prepares the opening for the new window. In this case, the wood returns needed to be trimmed back to accomodate a 3 1/4 inch window.
A finished project, all done but the clean up.
Some windows are easy to remove. These, on the other hand, were much more difficult. With these old aluminum windows, we had to renove the glass, and then pry the frames out. The glass was glued in with an adhesive that could have mended the San Adreas Fault.
Here, Orey uses a torch to soften the glue so the glass unit will let go of the frame. This keeps breakage to a minimum, plus Orey satisfies his pyromania yearnings.
Then Chuck prepares the opening for the new window. In this case, the wood returns needed to be trimmed back to accomodate a 3 1/4 inch window.
A finished project, all done but the clean up.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Another weekend, another Home Show
This past weekend was Home Show Part Two for us. More specifically, it was the Tulsa Remodel and Landscape Show, held downtown at the Convention Center.
Another morning of loading the truck. I swear the displays get heavier every show. But in spite of having more room in our booth and bringing more stuff....
We are getting better at packing our truck. We actually had room left over for a deck of cards!
This show was not as well attended as the show last month, but we did get several very good leads, and met some nice people, many of whom need windows! :-)
These home improvement shows are usually the catalyst that provides business for a great year. They are a lot of work, but they pay off.
Channel 8 was there Sunday afternoon filming and interviewing a few of the exhibitors. Windows by Jeff was asked for an interview, and Ken answered a few questions for news anchor Jerry Giordano. The segment was aired on the 10:00 news, and if the segment on the show is available, I'll post the link on the blog.
Another morning of loading the truck. I swear the displays get heavier every show. But in spite of having more room in our booth and bringing more stuff....
We are getting better at packing our truck. We actually had room left over for a deck of cards!This show was not as well attended as the show last month, but we did get several very good leads, and met some nice people, many of whom need windows! :-)
These home improvement shows are usually the catalyst that provides business for a great year. They are a lot of work, but they pay off.
Channel 8 was there Sunday afternoon filming and interviewing a few of the exhibitors. Windows by Jeff was asked for an interview, and Ken answered a few questions for news anchor Jerry Giordano. The segment was aired on the 10:00 news, and if the segment on the show is available, I'll post the link on the blog.
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