July 2017 - The Window Dog

The Best Window Company in Pittsburgh – Window Universe

If you’re looking for the best window company in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area you’re in luck! My company, Window Universe, serves the entire Pittsburgh area offering some of the best replacement windows around and sliding patio doors in town.

If you’re looking for the easiest possible way to get great quality products and service I would be happy to personally help you with your order. As our company has grown I can’t help everyone with ever order anymore, but I always reserve time to work with the readers of this site. I love staying in touch with folks and hearing directly from you about your project. If you request information through the form on this page I will personally respond to help out.

How does this work?

Great question. First of all, we’re not a typical window company. The biggest difference you’ll see is that we don’t send salespeople driving all over town trying to “close deals”. You don’t see in-home salespeople for encyclopedias anymore, and you don’t see too many still selling vacuums or knives either. As the great Bob Dylan used to say, “times, they are a changin”. We’re the future of replacement windows, not the past.

widow dog replacement windows — Here’s the window dog hard at work with us. He has to earn his kibble around here!

Everyone orders everything online now and windows are no different. To get a quote and a free copy of our window price list just fill out the form at the bottom of this page. I’ll get back to you with additional information and pricing. From there we can make revisions and get your order moving along.

You don’t need to measure anything and you don’t need to deal with a salesperson sitting on your couch. Our goal was to make this as easy as possible and I know you’ll enjoy it.

Can I see a window sample?

Sure, we’ve been doing this for a long time now and I promise we have an answer to every question. The first step so to fill out the form and get your free price list. Then we’ll go from there.

Who measures and installs the windows?

Another great question. All of our projects in Pittsburgh are professionally measured and installed by the manufacturer’s installation service. This means that the window manufacturer will take the exact measurements and then handle the installation as well. It’s a great way to make sure you get a quality result.

Which windows do you offer?

We offer a range of options in Pittsburgh in an effort to provide a great option for most people. We’ll have options with U-Factors as low as 0.18, Air Infiltration rates as low as 0.01, STC ratings as high as 34. I could go on and on. The point is we probably have the right option for you.

When you request your quote below feel free to give me some info as to what you’re looking for or what you’re comparing to. It’s ok if you just want a decent option at a decent price. Frankly, that’s what most people are looking for. You don’t need to be a window expert, I have that covered.

Still have questions?

The easiest thing to do is to fill out the form below and get your free copy of our price list. That way you’ll be able to see what is involved. If you have questions just email me back and ask me. It’s really easy. Ultimately we’re not the right fit for everyone. If I don’t think your project is right for us I’ll be happy to tell you. My goal is to create happy customers, not to close deals.

Why doesn’t every company send out copies of their price list?

Ha, your guess is as good as mine. I can only assume that if a company was proud of the value they offered they’d be happy to share their pricing. If they’re not so proud they may be a little reluctant. If you’d like to see a copy of our pricing just fill out the form below and I’ll personally email you back with a suggestion or two and some detailed pricing info. It’s the easiest way to order new windows.

Cheers!

Dan “TheWindowDog” Schweihs

What is the “MPG” of your windows?

What is the MPG of your windows? Sounds like a silly question right? After all, a window can’t actually be measured for miles per gallon. That said, a window CAN (and is) be measured and rated for its performance and efficiency, very similar to the MPG on your car.

There is a long list of nerdy, complex ratings for a replacement window, both for thermal and structural performance. The big ones discussed by most experts however, would be U-value and Air Infiltration. Most homeowners learn enough about windows when shopping around to compare the U-value (essentially measures how well the window insulates), but Air Infiltration is not talked about quite as much. This is particularly ironic given that a top three complaint about your old windows will be “they are too drafty”.

So why isn’t this rating talked about more frequently? Frankly, because most windows stink in this area. It would be like a car maker advertising that their new model gets 8 MPG. Not gonna happen. That leaves the ball in your court as a consumer, to ask for and verify these ratings so that you can make an informed buying decision.

For a reference point, a window with an Air Infiltration rating of .20-.30 cfm(lower is better) is about like a gas guzzling truck or suv. Maybe 8-12 MPG. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you can find windows in the range of .05-.01 cfm, and those would be more like 40-50+ MPG hybrid or electric car. Of course there is everything in between as well.

Lastly, one of the best things about considering these ratings– air infiltration in particular– is that unlike mileage, these ratings can be great indicators of a window’s quality in addition to it’s performance and efficiency. A small, junky car with a small engine can still get pretty good gas mileage, but for a window to be very airtight, it needs to be engineered and built to exacting tolerances.

Brandon Erdmann is the owner of HomeSealed Exteriors in Milwaukee, WI. He’s a window installation expert, a supporter of this site and an all around great guy. If you’re in the Milwaukee area and you’re thinking about new windows you should give Brandon a ring. You’ll be glad you did.

The Best Window Company in Cincinnati – Window Universe

If you’re looking for the best window company in Cincinnati you’re in luck! My company, Window Universe, serves the entire Cincinnati area offering some of the best replacement windows around and sliding patio doors in town.

How does this work?

You don’t need to measure anything and you don’t need to deal with a salesperson sitting on your couch. Our goal was to make this as easy as possible and I know you’ll enjoy it.

Who measures and installs the windows?

Another great question. All of our projects in Cincinnati are professionally measured and installed by the manufacturer’s installation service. This means that the window manufacturer will take the exact measurements and then handle the installation as well. It’s a great way to make sure you get a quality result.

Which windows do you offer?

We offer a range of options in Cincinnati in an effort to provide a great option for most people. We’ll have options with U-Factors as low as 0.18, Air Infiltration rates as low as 0.01, STC ratings as high as 34. I could go on and on. The point is we probably have the right option for you.

Still have questions?

Why doesn’t every company send out copies of their price list?

Cheers!

Dan “TheWindowDog” Schweihs

The Best Window Company in Kansas City – Window Universe

If you’re looking for the best window company in Kansas City area you’re in luck! My company, Window Universe, serves the entire Kansas City area offering some of the best replacement windows around.

If you’re looking for the easiest possible way to get great quality products and service I would be happy to personally help you with your order. As our company has grown I can’t help everyone with their orders anymore, but I always reserve time to work with the readers of this site. I love staying in touch with folks and hearing directly from you about your project. If you request information through the form on this page I will personally respond to help out.

How does this work?

You don’t need to measure anything and you don’t need to deal with a salesperson sitting on your couch. Our goal was to make this as easy as possible and I know you’ll enjoy it.

Who installs the windows?

Another great question. All of our projects in Kansas City are professionally measured and installed by the manufacturer’s installation service. This means that the window manufacturer will take the exact measurements and then handle the installation as well. It’s a great way to make sure you get a quality result.

Which windows do you offer?

We offer a range of options in Kansas City in an effort to provide a great option for most people. We’ll have options with U-Factors as low as 0.18, Air Infiltration rates as low as 0.01, STC ratings as high as 34. I could go on and on. The point is we probably have the right option for you.

Still have questions?

Why doesn’t every company send out copies of their price list?

Cheers!

Dan “TheWindowDog” Schweihs

Not ready to fill out a form just yet? Check out the Window Universe Kansas City website for more info.