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Windows
and Doors
for a
New
Home
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Let there be Light! The
homes in the new millennium will require lots of glass and windows.
Large windows make for bright rooms and lots of light.
One of the most important decisions to make when
building a new home is choosing the right windows and doors. A
window and door package can be as much as 10% of the overall construction
costs.
The quality of the windows and doors that are
used in new home construction is a direct reflection of the overall
quality of a home. Quality windows and doors are synonymous with
quality homes.
However, it is important to understand that for
many families the quality of windows and doors in a new home is
not a high priority. Many growing families on a limited budget
feel that a larger home is more important - and therefore a more
economical window and door package would be the better decision.
There is a wide array of window styles - double
hung, casement, awning and sliders. There are round top windows,
clerestory, Palladian, octagon and many other customized type
window units. Most window companies have thousands of standard
sized windows to choose from.
There is also a wide selection of entry type doors
- a standard 3' entry door, 6' and 8' sliding doors, atrium doors,
french doors and many other types to choose from.
The style of the home often dictates the style
of windows and doors to be used. Contemporary homes traditionally
use casement, sliding or awning windows. Traditional and colonial
style homes usually use double hung and casement windows with
grilles.
For the best results in choosing windows and doors
contact Mountain View
Homes of Greentown. They can help you choose the right home
and the right windows and doors! Call, e-mail
or fax us at your convenience.
Below are some of the websites of the better known
window and door companies.
Andersen Corporation
www.andersencorp.com
Pella Windows and Doors
www.pella.com
Benchmark Doors
www.benchmark.hw.net
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