What is tempered glass?
Tempered glass is glass that has been treated to make it up to 5X stronger than conventional glass. The treatment involves rapidly heating the glass followed by immediately cooling it. Quickly cooling the incredibly hot glass causes the outside of the glass to harden quicker than the center. This process leaves the center in tension making the glass significantly stronger and more durable than ordinary glass and changes the way it breaks.
What does tempered glass do?
When tempered glass suffers an impact it can break into a web-like interlocking pattern and remain within its window frame. This is not always the case as the broken pieces only hold onto adjoining pieces and can fall out of their frame.
What makes tempered glass a safety glass?
Tempered glass is significantly more durable than ordinary glass and it is designed to break into less harmful pebble-like pieces instead of sharp and jagged shards.
When is tempered glass necessary?
Tempered glass is required if:
Should I remove my blinds before install?
We appreciate if any furniture is moved away from windows and the blinds are removed before we start the install process. This helps our preparation and install process run as smooth and efficient as possible for the install process. If your blinds are not removed or you need us to help you remove them we dont mind removing the blinds before we start the install process or as we are removing your old windows. However we will not be responsible for blinds that were previously broken or break during the install process from old age or faulty parts.
What happens to my wired alarm sensors on my old windows?
Your wired alarm sensors are typically drilled into or glued to the old window frames. When the old windows are removed these sensors typically are removed and discarded with the old window frames. Our install team will pull the old wires to the maximum available length and leave them visible and accessable for your alarm company to find and reuse them. You will need to contact your alarm company or an alarm professional and request new alarm sensors be installed on your new windows. We do not reconnect your old sensors or install new sensors to the windows for your alarm system.
Will I need to repaint after my window project is complete?
This answer can vary from home to home and be dependent on a few factors. One factor is the age and thickness of the current paint. Older paint can flake away with any minor contact. Just cutting the old caulking out around the window being replaced can cause older paint to chip.How Long Does It Take For My Windows To Be Manufactured After I Approve The Quote?
The average lead time for Burris Windows to manufacture the custom windows for your home takes approximately 2 business weeks but can take up to 5 business weeks depending on the window demand at the time your order is placed.
How Long Does A New Window Install Project Take?
We can typicaly install 12 to 15 windows in a full work day. This timing can vary depending on the size of the window, location of the window and the type of materials used for the homes construction around the inside or outside of the window opening. ( Example: Brick, Siding, Wood Trim )
How Many People Are Involved In A New Window Install Prject?
Our install crews typically involve 2 to 4 crew members.
When are payments due and what forms of payment are accepted?
After you have approved your quote and the exact measurements have been taken for your custom window manufacturing process to begin, we require a half down payment on your window project. After your windows have been produced, delivered, and installed to your satisfaction the remaining half balance of the invoice total is due. We accept cash, check, Visa, Discover and Mastercard credit or debit cards. Any payment made with a debit or credit card will have a 2% convience fee applied when it is processed. Credit and debit cards can only be accepted in person at the location of the window project.
In our Texas climate, older window products become run down due to years of rain, hail, and seasonal temperature change. These worn out builder grade windows often become difficult to operate due to years of expansion and contraction. The old seals eventually fail, sashes loosen or tighten, and gaps form, leading to major drafts, ineffective window operation, and higher heating and cooling costs for homeowners.
Perkins Inc. works with Burris Windows to help our customers create custom, efficiently functioning, attractive and energy star rated vinyl replacement windows. Our replacement window experts are always on-call to assist in every phase of the window project from consulting and measuring to fabrication and installation.
When you choose Perkins Inc. to install new windows, you can rest assured that your windows will be in the best of hands. We take extra steps to ensure that our window installers have all the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to get the job done right. we dedicate our time and energy to providing you with the ultimate customer service experience by working with you closely through every step of your new vinyl replacement window installation.
If your windows have wired security alarm sensors you will need to contact your security alarm provider to replace the sensors. Our Installers will pull the security alarm wire and sensor off the old window and have it ready to install on the new windows. We do not install or reinstall any security alarm sensors.
When removing the old windows and replacing them with new vinyl windows there is a chance for old paint to flake or chip off. It may be recommended to touch up paint around new windows after they are installed.
When replacing old windows in existing homes we run into rotten or damaged wood around the opening. In some cases we can replace this wood for an additional cost but some issues may call for a siding repair company.
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