by Beckworth LLC | May 19, 2018 | Remodeling, replacement windows, Virginia Remodeling Blog, windows
Bay and Bow Windows
Whether the space in your home is limited or you just want more space and seating options, bay and bow windows are an excellent option for your next home improvement project. These windows jut out which creates more interior space.
bay and bow windows
These type of windows also open more viewing area of the outside and can make particularly nice options for living rooms. If you’re interested in getting some bay and bow windows installed to give us a call, we would be happy to help you decide on the materials and style that is best for you and your home.
What’s The Difference?
Bay and bow windows look a lot alike when you first look at them but they are different.Both will do much to open up a room and let it breathe, giving the appearance of more space and letting in more light while adding a splash of glamour to any room.
Here are the major differences between the two:
- A bay window has three openings, available in angled projections. A bow window usually has four or five.
- A bay window’s overall structure consists of a picture window with two other windows, usually smaller, on either side. A bow window’s structure is curved, creating a rounded appearance on the outside of the home.
- Bay windows protrude farther from the wall out into the exterior space, adding a bit more floor space on the interior.
- Bow windows frequently allow more light to come into the room since they have more glass panes than bay windows.
- Because bay windows only have three panels, they’re seldom as wide as bow windows.
- Bow windows can be wrapped around the corner of a building, forming a unique turret shape on the outside and an enticing nook on the inside. This advantageous option also allows for a view from two sides of the home.
How about The Difference in Cost?
The cost for bay or bow windows is typically 2.5 times more expensive than a standard flat window installation. That’s because it is not just a single window installation, its actually 3 to 4 windows opening up into one new window area in your home.
Bay and Bow Windows
If you’re considering bay and bow windows for your home, call Beckworth for a free quote (703) 570-6777, or use our contact form. You can also find good resources on our Blog or Facebook page.
by Beckworth LLC | May 19, 2018 | Remodeling, replacement windows, Virginia Remodeling Blog, windows
Vinyl Windows
Vinyl windows are one of the most popular types of
window installed around the world today. Vinyl was created as a low-cost material alternative for windows and other construction components. There are 3 main attributes that make Vinyl windows so popular, their superior energy efficiency, durability, and affordability.
Vinyl Windows
So What Is Vinyl?
Vinyl is a man-made material created from ethylene and chlorine. Once these materials are processed, they combine to form Polyvinyl Chloride—or vinyl for short. Being a synthetic plastic-like material, vinyl is very resistant to moisture, humidity, and decay. For these reasons, vinyl has grown to be a major type of construction material. Additionally, vinyl can be recycled—making it an environmentally friendly construction material.
The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Windows
PROS
- The material used to make vinyl windows, uPVC, is a safe, stable compound that will not warp or flex.
- Vinyl windows come in a wear-ever lifetime woodgrain finish.
- Available in light oak, medium oak, cherry, and walnut look-alikes.
- Will not rust, warp, splinter, or rot.
- Highly weather-resistant, even in extreme conditions.
- A scratch can almost always be polished smooth with very little effort.
- One of the many reasons for uPVC’s popularity in the industry is its ease of maintenance. In fact, it is renowned as one of the world’s lowest-maintenance materials in construction.
- Since uPVC is a poor cold or heat conductor, owners get better insulation, compared to wood windows.
- More economical than buying wood windows.
- Easy to handle and lightweight, vinyl windows are champions in the trade.
CONS
- Over time, uPVC vinyl may become slightly brittle; a hard blow could break it.
- Though fire-resistant, vinyl windows will melt if they are exposed to a prolonged flame.
- They aren’t real wood.
Vinyl Windows
If you’re considering Vinyl Windows for your home, call Beckworth for a free quote (703) 570-6777, or use our contact form. You can also find good resources on our Blog or Facebook page.
by Beckworth LLC | May 19, 2018 | Remodeling, replacement windows, Virginia Remodeling Blog, windows
Custom Windows
Beckworth LLC can really help make your home stand out with custom windows we can get designed and ordered locally. Decorative windows sometimes referred to as picture windows, are available in a variety of custom window shapes and sizes with endless design possibilities. With the large variety of custom window shapes available, you can create a unique window ideal for your home.
custom windows
Endless Design Possibilities
From circles and octagons to trapezoids and triangles, there are a ton of possibilities for your home when it comes to custom windows. You just decide the shape and materials and we will do the rest.
Endless Color Options
There are a ton of color options to consider when deciding the direction you want to go with your interior and exterior window designs and this doesn’t even include the stains needed for the framing. The benefit of custom windows is that you have full control over what you want it to look like and the end result we will work on creating for you.
Energy Efficient
Standard 7/8-inch glass packages help maximize your heating and cooling returns so when deciding on important parts outside of aesthetics, you should plan on double or triple pane glass.
According to the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development studies, up to 70 percent of energy loss occurs in windows and doors with 90 percent of window heat loss occurring through the glass.
Privacy Glass
You may also want to consider privacy glass which are windows for your bathroom and other private areas of your home.
Custom Groove Glass Patterns
Also known as etched glass, custom groove glass can enhance your home’s appearance by giving your windows an elegant and distinctive charm. Choose from eight unique etched patterns to reflect your personal taste and style.
Custom Groove Glass Etching Styles
All eight etched glass patterns can be created using one of three etching styles. Choose from Polished, Frosted or Shadow.
Color Combinations
Depending on the interior and exterior finishes you choose for your windows, you’ll want to coordinate your window grids to match. We offer a variety of interior and exterior of choices for maximum personalization.
Custom Windows
If you’re considering custom windows for your home, call Beckworth for a free quote (703) 570-6777, or use our contact form. You can also find good resources on our Blog or Facebook page.
by Beckworth LLC | May 19, 2018 | Remodeling, Siding, Virginia Remodeling Blog
Aluminum Siding
Aluminum siding is one of many home siding options an owner must consider when choosing the new exterior for their home. The options can be overwhelming, especially if you have no idea what the differences are between wood, vinyl and aluminum. Fortunately, Beckworth LLC can help you with the planning process as well as the installation and replacement of your old siding.
Aluminum Siding
One of the most important factors to consider when thinking about getting aluminum siding is the location of your home in regards to the weather and environment. Aluminum siding can be an excellent option for your home as long as you take these things into consideration.
Aluminum panels come in both a horizontal format and a vertical format, allowing the homeowner complete freedom in designing the outward appearance of a home.
It may not look like it but Aluminum provides excellent insulating properties, especially the heavier-gauge metal. In fact, aluminum siding insulates a home better than vinyl siding and can save the homeowner a considerable amount on heating and cooling costs over the lifetime of the product. The fact that the product is extremely light and easy to install also generally translates into savings on labor when it is installed and that is certainly another advantage.
Aluminum is also an excellent choice for people living in coastal communities with lots of moisture or even salt spray in the air. Wood and many other siding products can absorb moisture, causing a wide range of problems many of them health related, but aluminum siding does not swell, rot or encourage the growth of mildew and unlike steel siding, aluminum does not rust. In fact, aluminum is completely waterproof and provides excellent home protection against moisture problems.
For homeowners who live in areas of extreme cold, aluminum is a better choice than vinyl due to the fact that aluminum is not affected by extreme cold, whereas vinyl can become brittle during severe cold snaps and can easily crack. Once a crack appears, water can get under the siding and can cause severe problems. Aluminum eliminates water problems virtually entirely.
Aluminum Siding
If you’re considering aluminum siding for your home, call Beckworth for a free quote (703) 570-6777, or use our contact form. You can also find good resources on our Blog or Facebook page.
by Beckworth LLC | May 19, 2018 | Remodeling, Siding, Virginia Remodeling Blog
Wood Siding
Wood siding remains a popular and durable option for siding a home. Wood siding provides a classic and enduring, yet traditional and contemporary range of options for your home regardless of the size. The options that make it so popular include its versatility, color options and style. Sorting through all the options you have can be tricky but Beckworth LLC can help.
Wood Siding
In general, there are 5 types of main wood siding options you will need to consider. Each differs in cost, maintenance, grain, and appearance. Wood siding is available in a range of types, which means it’s fairly easy to find a profile that complements your home’s style and size.
The most common wood siding profiles include:
Pine: Pinewood siding is generally less expensive than other types. It is also more difficult to find long lengths of pine siding that are knot free. Pinewood siding is often stained or painted and is not rot-resistant, so must be vigilantly maintained.
Spruce: Spruce and pine wood siding can often be used interchangeably. Like pine, spruce is also trickier to find in long lengths that are knot free. Spruce siding can be painted or stained but must be regularly sealed to guard against rot.
Fir: Available in a range of profiles, fir is generally a more affordable wood option and can be painted or stained. It is a softwood, so upkeep is important.
Cedar: With beautiful grain and rot-resistance, cedar is a more expensive wood siding option that has fewer splitting and swelling issues than softwoods. It’s a favorite for homeowners who wish to have a stained finish, but cedar must be regularly maintained to preserve its natural resistance to insects.
Redwood: Like cedar, redwood wood siding is less prone to shrinking and warping and is easily painted or stained. It is sometimes less readily available outside of the West Coast.
Wood Siding
If you’re considering new wood siding for your home, call Beckworth for a free quote (703) 570-6777, or use our contact form. You can also find good resources on our Blog or Facebook page.
by Beckworth LLC | May 19, 2018 | Siding, Virginia Remodeling Blog
Vinyl Siding Vienna
One of the best types of siding you can get for your money is without a doubt Vinyl, contact the experts at Beckworth LLC to discuss our vinyl siding Raleigh options with you. Vinyl siding is made up of a plastic material which is used to cover the exterior siding of your home. This siding serves as weatherproofing, imitating wood clapboard and is used instead of other materials like aluminum and fiber cement. This is a manufactured material which gets its low cost and properties from being a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin.
Vinyl Siding Vienna
If you are considering siding for your home, here are five major advantages of vinyl siding.
1. Costs Are Less Overall
In general, vinyl siding is a popular choice for many homeowners because it’s quite cost-effective. According to CostHelper, professionally installed vinyl siding can cost you between $2,500-$8,750 for 1,250 square feet, while professionally installed wood siding can cost you $6,500-$10,000 for the same square footage. If you’re interested in installing vinyl siding your self, it can significantly cut your costs to $1,000-$1,250 for every 1,250 square feet.
2. Versatility
Today’s vinyl siding comes in hundreds of colors, textures, and profiles to give you complete versatility in designing your dream exterior. Like the look of cedar shakes but prefer the qualities of vinyl? You can find a vinyl replacement that looks so authentic, it fools even the most discriminating eyes.
3. Durability
Vinyl siding is made to withstand the elements, including heavy wind and impact from hail. In addition, vinyl resists excessive moisture, meaning it won’t rot or corrode over time. In many cases, you can get a lifetime warranty on your vinyl siding that is often prorated for up to 50 years on successive owners.
4. Maintenance Free
When it comes to siding, vinyl is about as low maintenance as it gets. Since it resists pests such as termites and blights such as rot, it will keep its original qualities for many years, giving you your money’s worth. Also, you’ll never need to paint your home — a simple cleaning once a year or so is more than adequate to maintain its original good looks.
5. Cuts Heating and Cooling Costs
Insulated vinyl siding prevents heat loss between the wall studs in exterior walls, a phenomenon known as “thermal bridging.” While most homes have insulation between the wall studs, the studs themselves bleed heat where they come in contact with exterior siding. Insulated vinyl siding places a blanket of protection over the studs, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. In addition, insulated vinyl siding may make you eligible for energy tax credits, making it even more economical to install.
Vinyl Siding Vienna
If you’re considering new siding for your home, call Beckworth for a free quote (703) 570-6777, or use our contact form. You can also find good resources on our Blog or Facebook page.
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