Caulk around a window or door will shrink over time as moisture evaporates and expands. This will create cracks, allowing inside air in and reducing the energy efficiency of the home.

Wheaton Door & Window has an exclusive agreement to use a polymer caulk, complete with a lifetime warranty.

This is the same caulk used on the Empire State Building and Sears Tower, and it doesn’t shrink!
All new installations here on out will be using this state-of-the-art caulk. Wheaton Door & Window is also offering to re-caulk any opening in your home, which will increase your energy efficiency by 15%.

Most companies don’t use it because it costs more, we use it do it doesn’t cost YOU more. Call us at 866-736-1722 to learn about this new caulk!

It’s the last call for tax credits!

These are not deductions, but credits off what you owe Uncle Sam. The last chance to take advantage of this is 12/31/11, and there may not be an extension. Use your credit at Wheaton Door & Window!

The government is giving credits for:

•Up to $500 on door replacement
•Up to $200 on window replacement

To learn more about the federal government’s tax credits for window replacement and door replacement, call Wheaton Door & Window at 866-736-1722.

Windows are definitely one of the “glass half full / half empty” situations (pun intended). The views, the ambient light and architectual relief windows that windows provide cannot be replaced. Windows let us experience the outside elements without sensing the heat or cold – but how do yours feel?

If your windows are 5 to 10 years old you might start looking at them. Changes in technology for windows and exterior doors have been dramatic in the past decade. There are compelling reasons to consider changing older windows in your home. Consider the following examples.

The photo on the left shows a window with a broken seal. Windows are made with two panes of glass and the air between the two panes acts as an insulator and is often filled with argon gas, which is effectively a super-insulating gas. When the seal fails, the insulating gas is released and air can freely flow in and out of the space between the two panes. This invading air between the panes of glass can contain varying humidity and pressure. The result is what appears to be condensation or clouding between the two panes that cannot be cleaned. The only solution is replacing the entire window.

The photo on the right shows a door jamb with excessive rot. Old and rotten wood parts are often the primary reason to replace windows and exterior doors. Water can easily get into the home causing mold and mildew. One might consider repairing the bottom of the door jamb with a synthetic material but one should determine if any function of the door has been compromised by the rot and water intrusion first.

The most obvious evaluation is simply to feel if there is cold air coming through your windows. Clients say they could see their curtains move on a windy day before we replaced their windows. If you feel that your home is significantly more comfortable when you pull curtains or window treatments over the windows, then you really should consider replacing your doors and windows. All this plus the evident energy savings make replacing your doors and windows an easy decision.

Feel free to contact me at Bob@NatelliHomes.com or visit us at http://www.natellihomes.com