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An easy way to cost your window renovation project.

By following the steps outlined below, you can easily obtain a price for your window renovation project. The following steps will indicate what we need in the way of information to effectively give you an estimate without you having to leave your home. Nearly as easy as ordering a pizza, right?

STEP 1. Measuring:

Measure your windows from either the outside or the inside of the house. Make sure that you take the measurements including the frame of the window, and not only the visual glass part of the window. If you are measuring from the exterior, indicate the brick to brick measurements.

Hint: Make a schedule sheet which indicates quantities and in which room each window is located. Always indicate window size by width X height.

Location	Quantity	Width X Height
Kitchen	1	43-1/2" X 52-3/4"
Master Bedroom	2	48-1/8" X 54-1/6"
David's Bedroom	2	35-1/8" X 39-3/4"

STEP 2. Description: - Describe what model of window you wish to obtain a price on. Description should include:
a) type- casement,slider,awning,double hung, bay, bow.
b) number of sections- indicate how many sections the window will have, and if they are operating sections or fixed sections. use the following indicators X=operating, F=fixed example: a three section window with two operating casements is indicated as XFX, where as a two section with one operating window is indicated as FX, or XF, always viewed from the exterior of the building.
c) material- indicate whether the window required is Wood, PVC, or Aluminum
d) color- indicate the color of the window required. (pvc windows are only available in white.)(wood with alum. exterior flashing has various colors)
e) glazing options- indicate the glazing required in the windows.
For your convenience, a guide to performance of the various glazings is available by clicking on this
[1]CHART
f) depth of window- indicate the box depth of the windows.....measure the depth of the window from the inside to the outside of the frame. (Many depths are available for specific applications. A brick wall usually requires an approximate 7-1/2" to 8-3/4" box depth, whereas a vinyl or aluminum clad wall requires a 5-1/2" to 7" box depth. If windows are to be retrofitted into an existing frame, then note "standard depth".

STEP 3. Sending it to us:
If you have reached this point, you can now send it to us via or by fax to:
(501) 372-0594

Hint: After you have received our estimate, please do not hesitate to call us if you need any supplementary information that may not have been included. (501) 372-0595

ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate your geographical location, and whether you require us to quote you a price for installation by us or a price for supply only.

NOW A SPECIAL NOTE TO YOU: Understanding that your interactive participation should be worth your while, as it saves us time, and required a certain amount of effort from you, we will offer you upon signing of any project a 5% discount on our total estimated price for your project.