Oct 07 2010
Services
RoofingThe Roofing Store, LLC offers a full range of roofing services – from minor roof repairs to complete replacement of even the largest roofs. No single home improvement project can have such a significant impact on your home as installing a new roof. Roofing replacement can be a major headache and expense when done incorrectly. Whether your roof is shingled or flat, The Roofing Store, LLC has the product line and expertise to complete your job correctly, on time, and within your budget. You can rest assured that not only will your home look beautiful, but it will likely increase in value. In addition to improving appearance and increasing your home’s worth, a professionally installed roof will give you and your family additional protection from snow, wind, rain, heat, and cold. Shingled RoofsWhen a roof can account for as much as 40% of the average home’s exterior, many factors weigh into the choice of materials. Some surfaces are more beautiful than others. Some offer greater resilience or endurance. Some are more affordable. But, the one roofing surface which offers all those attributes in balance is the asphalt shingle.
Asphalt shingles come in two basic types: glass fiber (a.k.a. fiber glass) and organic. Organic shingles consist of an organic felt material which is generally paper, saturated with asphalt to make it waterproof. A top coating of adhesive asphalt is then applied and the ceramic granules are then embedded. Organic shingles contain around 40% more asphalt per square (100 sq. ft.) than their glass fiber counterpart which makes them weigh more and gives them excellent durability and blow-off resistance.
The ceramic granules are there for two reasons. The primary reason is to protect the shingles from the sun. The sun’s UV rays are very damaging to asphalt and cause it to deteriorate prematurely. This is one of the same reasons that gravel is used on built-up roofs. The second and more obvious reason for the granules is aesthetics. Asphalt shingles are available in a wide variety of colors to match almost any facade or landscape.
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Bay
Invite the outdoors in. A Bay window can create a window seat or a small retreat. Traditionally, Bays are made from three windows: a large picture window flanked by smaller windows on the sides that are set at 30º, 45º, 60º or 90º degree angles. Bay windows can be constructed from either Ultimate Double Hung or Casemaster windows. |
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Bow
The graceful curve of a Bow window is a lovely way to open any room and capture a view. Any number of Ultimate Double Hung or Casemaster windows can be used to create a gentle curve. Individual windows are mulled together at the factory for a harmonious appearance. |
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Casemaster
A Casemaster opens and closes from the side, like a book, when the crank handle is turned. The Casemaster meets WDMA DP50, one of the Window and Door Manufacturers Association’s best ratings for air and water infiltration and structural integrity. Smooth, clean millwork defines the interior surfaces. |
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French Casemaster
The French Casemaster has a delicate, elegant air about it, but under the surface has the strength and stamina Casemasters are known for. A French Casemaster has two operating windows that open outward using a crank handle. A center post is not present, creating an unobstructed view when open. |
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Awning
The Awning is designed to accompany Casemasters, picture windows and other Awnings, adding height, light and ventilation wherever you need it. Awnings are designed to circulate air without exposing your room to light rain. Awning Windows are hinged at the top and open out at the bottom using a crank handle. |
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Venting Picture
With a generous unobstructed view, the patent-pending Marvin Venting Picture Window takes the industry to new heights. Similar profiles as other Casemaster products. Maintains original home design integrity with consistent sightlines. |
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Ultimate Double Hung
Marvin’s Ultimate Double Hung combines state-of-the-art window design with the style and beauty of an earlier era. Traditional lines, profiles and proportions make the interior an Ultimate Double Hung exceptionally beautiful. Both sashes tilt in or can be removed for easy cleaning. Choose from Double Hung Windows with rectangular sash or Ultimate Double Hung Round Top variations. |
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Ultimate Insert Double Hung
The Ultimate Insert Double Hung is a beautiful alternative to vinyl replacement windows. Choose from Marvin’s full range of wood species, clad colors and hardware finish options. If your current window frame is in good condition, there’s no need to remove it. Exterior casing and interior trim remain undisturbed by the replacement process. Both sashes effortlessly tilt in or can be removed for easy cleaning. Many divided-lite options are available. |
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Tilt Pac Double Hung Sash Replacement System
A sash replacement option is perfect for when the frame of a double hung window is in good condition, but the sash or hardware need replacement. The Tilt Pac includes two wood or clad-wood sashes and the hardware necessary for installation. Both sashes operate, and tilt in or can be removed for easy cleaning. Choose from a full range of options: energy-efficient glass, grilles and divided lites and several screen choices. Magnum Tilt-Pacs are available to fit over-sized window openings. |
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Ultimate Double Hung Magnum
This double hung window is designed for oversized openings—it goes as large as 5′ x 10′! Great for residential, commercial construction or historic renovation projects featuring large window openings. Smooth and easy to operate. Choose from rectangular sash or round top variations. |
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Glider
The Glider is a reliable choice for simple operation and energy efficiency. A Glider’s sash slides horizontally on the window sill. It’s a perfect window for areas where a swinging sash would be in the way, for example, overlooking a deck or porch. |
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Polygon and Special Shape Windows
Add dimension and drama to a window design by incorporating a polygon or special shape window. Choose from octagons, hexagons, trapezoids, pentoids, triangles—virtually any geometric shape. Polygons and special shape windows are available as either direct glaze or in-sash units to match daylight openings in other window and door styles. |
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Round Top
Marvin Round Top Windows add elegance and individuality to a home. Choose from full, half and quarter rounds, ellipticals, inverted corners, ovals, gothic shapes, eyebrows…the list goes on. Marvin offers over 1000 standard round top sizes, plus unlimited custom designs-all perfectly matched to Marvin’s full line of windows and doors. |
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Tilt Turn and Hopper
The Tilt Turn and the Hopper offer many design possibilities. The Tilt Turn is a dual-functioning window: swing it in like a door or tilt the top of the sash into your room for ventilation. The tilt-in Hopper is the perfect companion to the Tilt-Turn, offering additional air and light. |
How To Know When To Replace Windows
By replacing a home’s windows, you can update the look of your house, increase your home’s energy efficiency, enjoy easier window operation, and spend less time on the cleaning and maintenance of windows. Plus, you are investing in the long-term value of your property.
If you are uncertain about whether or not to replace your windows, here are some key indicators that current windows may be past their useful life:
- Windows are warped or rotted
- Windows are chipping, deteriorating or have water stains on the window or the area around the window
- Frustration with windows that are difficult to open and close
- Air leaks in, out, or around the window causing cold drafts in the house
- There is ice build up or a frosty glaze on the interior of the window
- Condensation or fogging occurs between glass panes making windows impossible to clean
- There is excessive outside noise coming through the window
If you have noticed any of these signs, it may be time to replace your windows. While replacing windows is a considerable investment, it is well worth the expense if you are losing money through these openings.
Andersen windows feature High-Performance™ Lo-E4™ glass, which is 35% more efficient than ordinary dual-pane glass in heating months and 41% more efficient in the cooling months. These efficiencies can help reduce total energy bills up to 25% over standard double pane glass. Andersen windows also meet energy efficiency ratings recognized by ENERGY STAR® and Green Seal.
What is Low-E4™ Glass?
Fewer Water Spots and Easier Cleaning
New Low-E4 glass features an innovative titanium dioxide (TiO2) exterior coating, which makes cleaning easier. When this coating is activated by sunlight, dirt loosens from the glass and can be washed away by rain. The special TiO2 coating also makes the glass dry faster with up to 99% fewer water spots*.
Adds Thermal Protection
Andersen Low-E4 glass employs a hermetically-sealed system for optimum insulation from heat, cold, and sound. A patented low-conductivity spacer separates the two panes of glass. The space between the two panes is filled with an argon gas blend to minimize the thermal transfer. Compared to ordinary dual-pane glass, High-Performance Low-E4 glass is 41% more energy-efficient in summer and 35% more efficient in winter. Depending on where you live, that can cut your energy bills up to 25%**.
Helps Keep UV Rays Outside
High-Performance Low-E4 glass works like a sunblock to filter ultraviolet (UV) rays that can fade fabric and damage furniture. Ordinary dual-pane glass lets 63% of UV light pass through. High-Performance Low–E4 glass is layered with 11 microscopic coatings that cut UV transmission down to 17% with virtually no effect on the clarity or color of the light that enters your home.
Reduces Sound Penetration
In addition, High-Performance Low-E4 glass also reduces sound penetration significantly, even when compared to single-pane glass.
*On exterior surface when activated by sunlight.
**A study of identical homes comparing Low-E4™ glass to ordinary dual-pane glass showed a 25% savings on cooling bills, 10% on heating. Savings may vary.
Now accounting for about 80% of the residential roof surfacing in the United States, asphalt shingles are measured against a variety of standards that evaluate fire and wind resistance, tear strength, and other key performance indicators.
Glass fiber shingles have a glass fiber reinforcing mat manufactured to the shape of the shingle. This mat is then coated with asphalt which contains mineral fillers. The glass fiber mat is not waterproof by itself. Its purpose is for reinforcement. What makes the glass fiber shingle waterproof is the asphalt. However, the asphalt itself will not stick to the mat. For this reason, "fillers" are used. The fillers in the asphalt cling to the glass fibers in the mat. The asphalt then encapsulates the glass fibers, fills all of the little holes and voids in the mat rendering it waterproof. After this cools a bit, adhesive asphalt is used to cover the mat and the ceramic granules are then embedded.
Metal Roofing
Elastomeric Acrylic Coatings – White EPDM
Value
D9" Rough-Split Shakes
Designed for whole house applications or accents:
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