H.R. Dunn Construction

All You Need to Know About the Different Kinds of Replacement Windows

admin — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:11:50 +0000

Replacing the windows in your home can make for a wonderful new addition. It can add attractive curb appeal and it can also help make the house more energy efficient. But, like most home improvement projects, there are important decisions involved you need to consider. First things first, you need to decide the type of replacement windows you would like. Check out a quick overview on our site of all the different replacement windows we offer here in Virginia and then get in touch to discuss and get input into what kind would work best for you!

Here are the 6 most common types of replacement windows and basic information about each:

Double Hung

One of the most common types of window is the double hung. Traditionally, they are also fit with shutters, but are seen without as well. They feature two vertically sliding sashes in wood or vinyl. This makes both panes movable.

Single Hung

Just like the double hung windows mentioned above, except these have just one sash instead of two, meaning the upper pane is fixed in place, unable to move. These tend to be more energy efficient so go great if you want a green friendly or money saving upgrade.

Casements

These windows, which are very popular in Europe, are installed to swing in and out, similar to a door. They can be made to go in either direction, depending on how they are put in. They are either hinged on one side or on the top, which brings us to the next kind of window:

Awning Windows

Another name for a casement window hung from the top is an awning window. Just like the other casement windows they swing outward, but these stay stationary at the top and not the side. They were originally designed by a man named Emilie Poisson. These, along with other casement windows, often use a hand crank to operate.

Picture Windows

If you are looking for a window that really adds to the home’s overall appearance, then picture windows may be for you. These are bigger windows that are fixed into the wall. Since they are so large and have no dividers, they offer an unimpeded view. If the scenery at your home is nice, you can show it off with this kind of replacement window!

Special Shapes

For those homeowners that want to make a statement with their home and windows, you may want to consider speaking to your contractor about getting a custom or unique shape. After talking to a professional you may be surprised at what you can and can’t have done.

Grids/Dividers

These are not actually a type of window, but they are something you can add to your new windows to change the look. Grids or dividers are the different names for pieces on a window (often in this shape: +) that divide the window into sections (usually 4). When putting in replacement windows they can be put between the layers of glass or on both outfacing sides of the glass. These give a home a more traditional look.

Questions to Ask When Deciding on which Home Improvement Contractor to Hire

B Dunn — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:48:37 +0000

1. Are they licensed?
Dunn Construction has a Class A contractor license.

2. Do they carry liability insurance?
Yes, we carry liability insurance.
3. Do they have worker’s compensation coverage?
Yes, we have worker’s comp coverage.

4. How long have they been in business?
We’ve been in business over 30 years.

5. Are they EPA Certified?
Yes, Dunn Construction is a certified contractor with the EPA.

6. Which suppliers do they deal with?
We deal with numerous suppliers.

7. Do they provide referrals?
We provide referrals on request.

8. What organizations do they belong to (such as the Better Business Bureau)?
We will provide upon request.

9. Do they provide a labor warranty?
We provide a 5-year warranty on our labor.

10. Do they ask for a down payment? If so, how much?
We do not ask for a down payment for any jobs up to $20,000. We ask for payment when the job is finished.

11. Will they stay on your job once they start until it’s finished?
Once we start, we stay there until finished.

12. Shop around. Be sure to compare apples to apples. Get 3 prices for the job for the same quality of materials.

13. Once you decide on your contractor, make sure that you have a signed, written contract
We always give you our agreed upon price in writing.

Berkshire Classic by Revere

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:24:48 +0000

Berkshire Classic premium vinyl siding is set apart by its superb construction. It has a heavy-duty .044″ panel thickness. The rolled nail hem and deep 5/8″ butt height provide superior strength and rigidity. The PowerLok locking system firmly secures each panel in place for structural integrity and wind resistance. These design features deliver exceptionally straight, smooth walls that are protective and strong.

Berkshire Classic Product Features

Berkshire Classic is fortified with a rolled nail hem for extra-strong wall attachment. In laboratory tests simulating hurricane-force wind conditions, Berkshire Classic withstood windloads up to 190 mph (windload performance may vary by profile design).
The PowerLok locking system works double time – reinforcing the rigidity of the siding and keeping panels secured firmly together for crisp, clean wall lines and a markedly superior installation.
With a rugged .044″ panel thickness, Berkshire Classic promises enduring protection and beauty for your home. The low-gloss finish and subtle hardwood texture will stand up to harsh weather and keep its luxurious appearance year after year with very little upkeep!
You may not realize it, but the siding’s butt height creates shadow lines that add dimension and style to a home – the deeper the butt height, the more dramatic the shadow lines appear. Berkshire Classic’s generously proportioned 5/8″ butt height will create an attractive appearance, while also fortifying the integrity and strength of the siding.

Durable and dent-resistant, Berkshire Classic vinyl siding is solid color through and through so it never needs to be painted. Just rinse occasionally with a garden hose to remove most airborne dust and dirt and restore your siding’s like-new beauty.

Berkshire Classic will not only create an enjoyable, low-maintenance exterior, it can also heighten your home’s curb appeal and enhance the value of your home.

Classic Colors

Designer Colors

Colors will vary based on user’s screen settings. We recommend that you make final color selections using actual product samples.

Berkshire Beaded by Revere

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:24:11 +0000

Berkshire Beaded premium vinyl siding has a graceful beaded ridge, subtle brushed texture and distinctive shadow lines. This generously portioned 6-1/2″ profile will give your home a warm and inviting ambiance.

Berkshire Beaded Product Features

Berkshire Beaded conveys classic good looks in a high-performance panel that’s built to last. Durable and dent resistant vinyl siding is solid color through and through, so it won’t chip, flake and blister like painted surfaces. And unlike wood, it won’t rot and warp due to moisture.
Berkshire Beaded is performance-engineered for integrity and strength. In independent laboratory tests, Berkshire Beaded withstood windloads of 151 mph.
When you choose Berkshire Beaded, you are eliminating most of your exterior maintenance. Vinyl siding never needs to be painted, so there’s no need for dangerous ladders or time-consuming upkeep. Just an occasional rinse with your garden hose will remove most airborne dust and dirt.
Berkshire Beaded will not only create an enjoyable, low-maintenance exterior, it can also heighten your home’s curb appeal and enhance the value of your home.
The Color Clear Through® system makes it easy to find the perfect color match for your exterior design. This special collection of colors ensures that all Revere products – siding, soffit, fascia, trim, and rainware – will beautifully match throughout our vinyl, aluminum and steel product lines.

Siding Warranty Coverage

Lifetime limited warranty
Lifetime limited fade warranty
50 year hail warranty

Please see printed warranty for complete details.

Classic Colors

Colors will vary based on user’s screen settings. We recommend that you make
final color selections using actual product samples.

Sovereign Select by Revere

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:23:21 +0000

Sovereign Select offers a substantial departure from ordinary vinyl siding. This versatile collection features elegant, classic hues as well as distinctive variegated colors with intertwining earth tones. Masterfully crafted with attention to every detail, this performance-engineered home exterior will meet your every expectation for outstanding beauty, enduring protection, easy upkeep and lasting value.

The extra-heavy wall thickness- heavy-duty .046″ thickness – provides rigidity, ensuring straight, smooth walls
A full-roll nailing hem provides double-strength wall attachment
The exclusive advantage lock system securely connects panels, greatly enhancing rigidity and stability.
Sovereign Select withstood hurricane-velocity wind resistance. It withstood windloads up to 253 mph in independent tests. (windload performance may vary by profile design)
The rich cedargrain emboss boasts a beautiful low-gloss finish that achieves natural appeal and excellent durability; requires minimal upkeep
The full 3/4″ lap height creates a deeper dimensional look and enhanced shadow lines for a true wood-like appearance

Classic Colors

Designer Colors

Variegated Colors

Colors will vary based on user’s screen settings. We recommend that you make final color selections using actual product samples.

Great Barrier by Norandex

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:21:41 +0000

With Great Barrier Premium Vinyl Siding, it’s what’s down under that really counts. The XLok™ Technology features JawsLock®, a Superior Full Reversed Rolled-Over Nail Hem that doubles the thickness of the panel where it’s nailed to the wall. Combined with the NailRIGHT™ Siding Installation System, they assure an installation that’s secure and accurate.Great Barrier Premium Vinyl Siding includes a variety of natural colors as well as a collection of darker shades with homeowner appeal that resist fading and discoloring via the proprietary ColorHold® acrylic technology.For an authentic look found only in special kinds of woods choose premium vinyl siding from The Blends Collection. Each panel from The Blends Collection has its own unique woodgrain pattern giving it a special, distinctive character.With this beautiful assortment of styles and colors, you can create the distinctive home you’ve always imagined.

Available Colors Colors featured below are mechanically reproduced. For color accuracy, please ask your Norandex contractor to provide you with an actual product sample.

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Ridgeview by Style Crest

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:20:50 +0000

Ridgeview offers homeowners an unparalleled choice in home cladding with its deep-etched wood grain finish. From design and color options to panel performance and durability even in weather extremes to long-lasting good looks, Ridgeview delivers.

Ridgeview is an eco-friendly product. A proprietary tri-extrusionprocess produces some of the highest quality vinyl siding available anywhere in theworld. It is a combination of the consistent and vibrant color of virgin capstock with the durability of premium-grade recycled PVC-blend inner core.

Available in 25 colors in traditional or dutchlap 4- and 5-inch profiles, Ridgeview vinyl siding is 100% recyclable and its durable reinforced nail hem withstands gale-force winds. The positive locking system ensures the .044″-thick panels fit together securely for a smooth, clean finish.

Available Colors Colors featured below are mechanically reproduced. For color accuracy, please ask your Norandex contractor to provide you with an actual product sample

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Town Square by Norandex

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:20:15 +0000

TownSquare Deluxe Vinyl Siding will give your home the “Main Street” look. Your neighbors will stroll by your house and wonder if it’s freshly painted wood cladding…that’s how realistic it is!Experience low-maintenance quality and model home looks with one of four distinctive TownSquare Deluxe Vinyl Siding profiles. A deep embossed woodgrain finish gives it a rich, authentic look, and matching and contrasting accessories add the finishing touches, no matter what your style.If you live in areas subjected to high winds and hail storms, you will appreciate the thick, tough and resilient surface of TownSquare, which also features a reinforced nailing hem to make sure your siding stays on the wall. TownSquare is available in twenty classic colors to give your home a look that’s uniquely yours.

Available Colors Colors featured below are mechanically reproduced. For color accuracy, please ask your Norandex contractor to provide you with an actual product sample.

Town Square Home

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Prodigy by Alside

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:19:28 +0000

Detail is just as important on the outside of your home as it is on the inside. That’s exactly why we developed Prodigy. Every detail of Prodigy siding is engineered to impart optimum beauty and performance to the whole. From the industry’s thickest, energy-saving insulation to beautiful colors that are protected from weathering for life. These are just a few of the things Prodigy can mean to your home. And your peace of mind.

Insulation may substantially reduce energy consumption in any climate.

Locking mechanism (patent pending) stands up to extreme winds.

Defies dings and scratches from everything from hail to kids at play.

From rich and luxurious to subtle and sophisticated, Prodigy offers 21 beautiful colors to choose from, including seven deeper hues in the new Architectural Palette.

Most accessories and trim contain precision fit insulation and are color-matched to Prodigy’s 21 inspired colors.

Permanent finish with authentic, subtle beauty eliminates scraping and painting forever.

Industry-leading warranty protects you and the value of your home. (See printed warranty for complete details.)

Baking sun, bitter cold, downpours, hailstorms and hurricanes have met their match.

Prodigy is designed to stay securely fastened, with no tearing or rattling, even in extreme winds. The vinyl surface repels downpours and the insulating layer breathes to help keep your home more comfortable.

Professionals demand more in their own home. Prodigy is designed to meet that higher standard. You should demand it too.

This performance-engineered copolymer compound fortifies our richer colors to achieve unparalleled protection from fading in the sun, as well as resist dings, abrasions and the damaging effects from exposure to chemicals, saltwater and outdoor elements. Its long-term color stability and enhanced weatherability also allow us to create a wider spectrum of colors with uncompromised performance.

Prodigy meets or exceeds the vinyl siding industry’s rigorous quality standard, ASTM D3679. This independent certification ensures the long-term viability of your siding. Prodigy is also certified under VSI’s color retention standard, ASTM D6864. This ensures our colors resist major changes in a variety of climates. Your Prodigy siding, installed as specified, is engineered to uphold its vibrant style for lasting performance and value.

Prodigy has peace-of-mind built right in with industry-leading warranty protection. Prodigy siding and accessories are backed by lifetime, limited warranties* including fade protection, and are even transferable to the next owner of your home.

*See printed warranty for details.

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Prodigy Product Brochure

Polar Wall Plus! by Norandex

B Dunn — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:18:56 +0000

Polar Wall® Plus! panels are foam-backed, providing exceptional strength, rigidity and resistance to hail, street noise, and adverse weather. The insulation and extra heavy-duty nailing hem also help manage your energy costs. The panels feature an acrylic capstock that provides rich color and is warranted against fade (see warranty for details).

Energy-efficient: foam-insulated to help reduce heating and cooling costs
Low-maintenance
Built to withstand rain, sun and high winds
Impact-resistant to help protect against hail damage, dents and scratches
Lifetime Fade Protection plus a Limited Lifetime Transferable Warranty*

Colors featured below are mechanically reproduced. For color accuracy, please ask your Norandex contractor to provide you with an actual product sample.

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