Atlanta Area Window and Door

As part of its continuing commitment to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s work, Atlanta Area Window and Door Inc. delivered four new doors to the Clark Howard project on February 4th 2011. This brings the year’s total to ten, following an earlier donation on January 14, 2011.

The company plans to donate at least 20 doors in 2011, as our way of assisting Atalanta area families achieve their goal of home ownership.

We would like to thank all our customers and staff for helping us to make these donations. Without your patronage and hard work we would not be in a position to make these gifts, and we hope you all feel part of this wonderful cause as a result.

We have supported Atlanta Habitat for Humanity for several years and are very pleased to be associated with its work.

In its 25 years of existence, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity has build over 1,000 homes, housing over 3,500  children, parents and grandparents. The charity has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, meaning that more than 85 percent of all donations go directly to construction, home buyer programs and services.

With a New Year comes new tax credit rules for replacement windows and doors.

In 2011, all replacement windows, skylights and doors that meet the Energy Star rating, are eligible for a tax credit up to 10 percent of the purchase price, to a maximum of $200 for windows and skylights, and $500 for doors.

The tax credit applies to the purchase price of the windows and doors but not the installation.

Atlanta Area Window & Door Co. can advise you on which products meet the requirements.

Anyone who has claimed a tax credit for replacement windows and doors since 2006 can only claim an amount up to the cap room remaining after their previous work is deducted.

The I.R.S. have yet to finalize their regulations on what documentation they will require from taxpayers to claim the credit. When that information is available we will bring it to you.

For further information on the Energy Star program visit http://www.energystar.gov/ and for the latest updates on the 2011 tax credits call Atlanta Window & Door Co. at (770) 499-8894.

You have heard the radio commercials and seen the billboards touting windows for $189.00. Is this for real? Answer in one word, NO. The sad thing is, it’s not even close. Here are the facts. The window they show for $189.00 is a vinyl window that uses a screw to hold the corners together. This is called a “mechanical” frame. This is inferior to the better windows that “heat weld” the corners. This forms a stronger and air-tight corner. Well, OK, a welded window from them is only an additional $20.00. So for $209.00 you get a good window right? Not really. The window comes with clear insulated glass. This window does not meet the current IRC codes for energy efficient windows. Basically they are violating housing code with this window. To meet the housing code they would have to add Low E glass. This is glass that reflects out the heat in the summer and keeps it in, in the winter. Well to add Low E to the window is only $50.00 per window. OK, so for $259.00 you get a good window right? Not quite, you see this window would not even qualify for the Energy Tax Credit. To achieve the energy standard for the tax credit would require a special insulation in the frame and argon gas in the glass. This is available for only an additional $20.00. So there you have it. A tax Credit Approved window for only $279.00. Unfortunately we’re not through yet. This assumes you do not want or need to have windows that have the grids in the glass. Should you choose this option it will run you another $40.00 per window. Not only that, this price is only good if you have wood windows and you do not want the exterior of the window to be clad in a matching vinyl material. This “Custom Exterior Trim” is standard with Atlanta Area Window and Door, however; with them it is an additional $60.00 per window. If you are replacing old metal windows you can expect to be charged the $60.00 also. So, now you are at $339.00 for no grids and $379.00 with grids. Certainly this is it, Right? Almost, no price would be complete without the “Site Set-up and Disposal Fee of $150.00. There is no such “Fee” from Atlanta Area Window and Door. So, here is the bottom line. If you need to replace 10 metal windows in your house and you think it is going to be $1890.00, ($189.00 x 10) I am sorry to tell you that you will end up being charged $3,540.00. This is $354.00 per window. A long way from $189.00. So, why would anyone want to do business with a company that is so misleading? Well, from Atlanta Area Window and Door, all our windows qualify for the energy tax credit and we will not try to mislead anyone with “Bait and Switch” advertising. We will show you a variety of windows and try to find out which one best fits your needs. Call us today for a No Pressure consultation. 770-499-8894.