Friday, January 08, 2010
by bobsheehan
There is a great deal of information on the internet and in print about how quality replacement windows can help reduce home energy use and heating costs. But it is important to remember another opening in your home’s “envelope” that is twice as big as a window, and can potentially allow much more of your home’s energy to escape — your exterior doors.
Count up the number of doors in your home that open to the outside. Most homes have three, four or more “entry doors.” Now multiply the number of doors by two: that’s about the equivalent area of potential energy loss as you’ll find in your windows.
Older doors and many doors that come as “original equipment” in newer homes are often not energy efficient. Doors made of wood or hollow-core metal doors easily allow thermal transfer to occur, in which warm air exits and cold air enters a home. Brrrrr!
Modern technology has given us much better alternatives. The entry doors we install at Rescom are wonders of engineering and design. They are well-insulated to provide a thermal barrier between the weather and your home, have advanced seals along the door jamb to discourage drafts — all while providing a beautiful entry setting. You can even get doors with large glass areas that use Low-E glass technology to deliver excellent thermal performance.
So when you are planning improvement projects to boost your home’s energy efficiency, don’t forget the doors. The largest openings in your home may also provide some of the biggest energy savings.
For more information about upgrading your doors with energy efficient replacements, call us toll-free at (866) 410-5884. Or visit our web site at www.rescomexteriors.com.
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
by bobsheehan
We think we do a pretty good job of serving our customers here at Rescom. And now our hard work has been acknowledged by Qualified Remodeler magazine, the leading trade journal of the home improvement industry. Rescom has been ranked among the “Top 500” remodeling companies in the country, coming in at number 96 on the list.
In addition to overall volume and growth rate, selection for the Qualified Remodeler Top 500 is based on five additional benchmarks of company success and professionalism: years in business, association membership, community service, industry certification and industry awards.
We owe a big thanks to our employees who, every day, are focused on providing the very best experience for every customer. To be recognized on a national level like this requires hard work, high standards and an outstanding team. Every company wants to be the best, and this proves that we are in an elite group. More importantly, it is confirmation that New England's homeowners are experiencing the Rescom difference.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of homeowners across New England who put their trust in Rescom. Everybody here gets great satisfaction when we can help a customer make their home more beautiful, comfortable and valuable.
For more information about upgrading your windows and doors with energy efficient replacements, call us toll-free at (877) 4RESCOM. Or visit our web site at www.iwantnewwindows.com.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
by bobsheehan
That quote is generally attributed to Benjamin Franklin, inventor, patriot and a shrewd judge of people. Although he spoke those words more than 200 years ago, they remain true today.
Choosing a product or service solely on price is generally a losing situation and people almost always end up paying more in the long run when price is the only factor.
Author John Ruskin made the following observation: “There is hardly anything in the world that someone cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man’s lawful prey. It’s unwise to pay too little.”
The home improvement industry in which Rescom operates is notorious for focusing solely on price. A customer will inevitably ask a contractor for “the lowest price” on a project. Unfortunately, if the contractor is dishonest, the lowest price won’t include the add-ons that drive the price up. The final cost ends much more than the original bid and the buyer ends up paying a lot more.
Buyers who have preconceived ideas about what they want based upon price may not clearly understand the total cost or the best solutions available to them. To truly get the “best deal,” both seller and buyer must move beyond focusing solely on price and into the realm of customer value, factoring in price, quality, service and reputation. Doing this requires the contractor to the customer, but by providing goods or services at the “lowest true cost” a company provides real long-term value.
As a buyer, it is your best interest to buy from someone with knowledge and understanding about the products and the market, someone who offers the best long-term value, has your best interests at heart and will go the extra mile for you. That’s the true definition of customer value.
If you are interested in honest value in replacement windows and doors, call us toll-free at (866) 410-5884. Or visit our web site at www.iwantnewwindows.com.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
by bobsheehan
The federal government’s Car Allowance Rebate Program (better known as “Cash for Clunkers”) is offering credits for purchasing more fuel efficient cars. Did you know there is a similar program in place for your home?
Federal Energy Tax Credits are available for 30% of the cost (up to $1,500) of installing energy-efficient replacement windows and doors in your existing home. Uncle Sam wants you to trade in your old “clunker” windows for newer, better models.
It’s like a “30% off” sale on new windows and doors!
However, not all windows and doors qualify for the tax credits. Windows and doors must be proven to be energy-efficient with a U factor of under 0.30, and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) also under 0.30. (These factors are a measure of how well a window or door insulates your home from heat and cold.) Few, if any, of the cheap windows you’ll find at your local hardware store or home center will be able to meet these standards.
The good news is that every Bristol replacement window and door sold by Rescom Exteriors meets or exceeds the minimum requirements necessary for the Federal Energy Tax Credits. We can also help you by providing the documentation you’ll need to get your tax credits.
Of course, the best news is that you’ll cut your home energy costs nearly in half — 47% — guaranteed. If not, we’ll pay the difference!
Those energy savings are not just one time, but will help you keep energy costs down year after year, for as long as you own your home.
What are you waiting for? The Federal Energy Tax Credit program is already up and running. And right now is the best time to swap out your drafty old “clunker” windows and doors for new, energy efficient models from Rescom.
Call us toll-free at (866) 410-5884. Or visit our web site at www.iwantnewwindows.com for more details.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
by bobsheehan
Because we live in New England, most of our “weather talk” revolves around the cold, rain and snow of winter — which sometimes seems to stretch from late fall right through the spring!
I would bet that most of Rescom’s customers purchase our energy-efficient windows and doors to keep the winter cold out and the warmth inside their homes. After all, cutting monthly heating bills nearly in half is a great incentive!
But did you know that our windows work just as well during the warm weather months? It only makes sense. A window whose thermal performance prevents warm air from escaping and cold air from entering during the winter is just as efficient at keep hot, humid air out and cooler air inside during the summer.
If your home has central air conditioning or window a/c units, the money you spend on electricity can be wasted if that nice, cool air is leaking through inefficient windows.
Even if you don’t have air conditioning, our triple pane Sunrise windows does a good job of reducing the infiltration of outside heat into your home. That means you’ll stay cooler and more comfortable during the hot summer months.
And, without lifting a finger to install storm windows, your Rescom windows will transition effortlessly to keep you toasty warm when the winter winds return.
Are you ready for lower energy costs and more comfort at home, all year long? Call us toll-free at (866) 410-5884. Or visit our web site at www.iwantnewwindows.com for more details.
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