Replacing your windows can be a substantial investment. You might ask yourself "Which window replacement is best for me?" Several questions need to be answered before the best window replacement for your home can be determined. American Screen & Glass has the estimators to help you. Here is a list of some of the questions AS&G will help you answer. What type of existing windows do you have? Are they double-hung, single-hung, slider, or casement? What type of material are your existing windows made from? Are they wood, vinyl, or metal? What color is your frame?...
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Why Should I Repair My Windows?
The reasons why you should repair your windows are many and varied. They can be broken down into two categories: Function and Appearance Function Windows won’t open. Your windows must be able to open properly. Opening windows allows fresh air in, access to clean glass, and the ability to let temporary smells inside your home escape. In some cases, being able to open your windows is necessary to provide egress for fire safety. For windows that go up and down it’s typically a problem with the springs in the side of your window, balances, or jambliners. For casement windows, it can often...
How do I know if my window seals are broken?
Windows are an important part of protecting our homes from the weather outside while, at the same time, letting in natural light and fresh air. To help accomplish this, insulated double-pane windows have a seal between the two panes of glass that keeps air and moisture from entering the two panes. Unfortunately, those seals don’t last forever. American Screen & Glass has been inspecting, estimating, and replacing glass with broken seals in Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area for over 30 years. To determine if your window seals are broken and your glass needs to be replaced, look for...
American Screen & Glass is Celebrating 30 Years!
Celebrating our 30th anniversary feels more significant than our 25th. Yes, making it 3 decades instead of 2 and a half is an achievement! However, the last five years have been hard. At times it equated to the feeling of climbing a mountain or swimming across an ocean. It’s a well-known fact that most small businesses fail. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: More than 20% of small businesses in the U.S. end up failing within a year. After five years, around 50% fail, and after 10 years, only 30% are still running. Once you pass the 15-year mark in business you still only...
Can Cracked Windows Be Repaired?
YES! YES! YES! (with a few exceptions) American Screen & Glass can repair your cracked windows or door glass, well, sort of. We can replace cracked glass instead of replacing the window or door by reusing your existing frame. Most homes in Northern Virginia have double-pane insulated glass. It doesn’t matter if one or both panes are broken. Replacing it requires a new insulated glass unit. That is two panes of glass factory sealed together. All insulated glass units are custom ordered from the factory. American Screen & Glass will come to your home and get all the necessary...
Can My Window Lock Be Repaired?
That is such a simple question, but the answer is a bit more complex. Window locks are important. Everyone wants their home to be secure. In addition, locking windows helps to ensure proper function eliminating as much draft as possible. It doesn’t matter if you are staying in your home or selling it, you want to make sure your windows lock as intended. In some cases, the window lock may be missing, or simply broken. In these instances, finding the appropriate lock becomes the key to success. It can be hard to find the right lock if a window is older or discontinued. But AS&G has been...
Window Repairs in Challenging Economic Times
What's all the fuss about broken window repair? Contact Us for a FREE repair estimate. Record inflation and a slowdown in the housing market can cause anxiety about making home repairs. With just shy of 30 years in business American Screen & Glass has seen its fair share of interest rates and housing markets. As a result, we understand how important it is to be savvy when it comes to spending money if selling. This applies whether selling your home or staying put. Broken Window Repair Selling your home? Making the decision on what to repair before you put your house on the Northern...
Customer Service: Our #1 Priority. How Important Is a Positive Experience? Here We Are Always Striving To Be The Best!
Is A Positive Customer Service Experience Important? If you do business of any kind in the United States today, you have likely experienced a decline in customer service in almost every industry over the last two years. It’s just a fact, both sad and frustrating for customers and businesses alike. Restaurants don’t have enough hostesses, servers, or cooks to adequately meet customer demand. Calls to a doctor’s office begin with long hold times simply to talk to the receptionist. Once you finally get through, it can take multiple days, weeks, or even months, to get an appointment. Trying to...
Seller’s Market, Bidding Wars, Escalation Clauses, & Inflation
What do a Seller’s Market, Bidding Wars, Escalation Clauses, & Inflation have to do with American Screen and Glass? If you have been trying to buy or sell a home lately, you know it’s a Seller’s Market. A seller’s market that includes bidding wars and escalation clauses are the norm in today’s real estate market. For many buyers this means that home inspections are more for information than negotiation. Regardless, the items that come up on a home inspection are still crucial to get repaired for not only your enjoyment of your home but the health and wellbeing, as well. This often...
The Best Home Improvement Project to Complete During Quarantine – Rescreen Your Porch
Due to the novel Corona virus, many of us are not venturing too far from home. If you’ve been waiting to rescreen your porch, now is the best time. Not only will rescreening your porch give you more protected outdoor space, but it will help you enjoy relax and enjoy the change of the seasons without worrying about insects. But even better than that, this is a wonderful home improvement that can be done without the contractor setting foot inside your home! The entire process can be completed without coming into contact with any of our employees. We can provide several different options...
How to Find the Best Screen and Glass Company
When looking to get glass replaced, repair a window or door, or get new screens, be sure you choose your provider carefully. Getting fogged windows or screen doors repaired or replaced can be stressful. There are so many questions: How much will this cost? How long will it take to repair? With so many companies out there, how do you know which is the best one for your job? There are telltale signs a company is the best for the job. What questions should you ask your potential screen and window company? Is the company licensed and insured? The state of Virginia requires home improvement...
Are Your Windows and Doors Ready for Fall?
Vacations are over, school is starting, and cooler weather is just around the corner. Did spring and summer kept you busy? Now is your chance to get your windows and screens fixed so you can enjoy the beautiful fall air! American Screen & Glass is here to help you get ready to enjoy Fall. Are your windows and doors are ready for Fall: Replace torn mesh in window and door screens or get new screens. Be ready to let fresh Fall air into your home. You will be able to open your windows and keep them open as long as you want without letting insects in. Replace balances or jambliners – Do you...
How to Make Sure Your Property is Ready to Sell
How to Make Sure Your Property is Ready to Sell?What do you need to do to make sure your property is ready to sell? It may be cold, and it may not feel like Spring, but the housing market is heating up. Are you selling your home or investment property? It’s a good idea to make sure your doors, windows, and mirrors are in good repair before a potential buyer or home inspector walks through your home. Before you list your home for sale, American Screen & Glass can create a free estimate and make any necessary repairs so your home or property can look its best and sell at the highest value...
Fall is Right Around the Corner
The first day of Fall is just over a week away and it’s a great time to get your home ready for the upcoming Winter. It’s the perfect time to plant bulbs for next Spring, clean out the gutters, and make sure your house’s doors and windows are ready for cold weather. American Screen & Glass is the perfect company to call to help with your list of window and door projects. Of course, if you are planting or cleaning out your gutters and break a window or tear a screen, give us a call! We can help you with: Fogged or broken glass for windows and doors Windows that won’t stay up or tilt...
Our 25th Anniversary
We, at American Screen & Glass, are proud of the service we provide to our customers. We are even prouder to announce that we are celebrating 25 years in business! Our customers know that when you choose to work with a company that has been in business as long as we have, there are some perks: We employ experienced estimators, installers and office staff who all work directly for us, at American Screen and Glass. That way you always know who exactly is coming into your home or business. Our business was built by word of mouth. Our customers’ testimonials are the best kind of...
Screen & Glass Spring Checklist
Spring is finally here! It’s been a bumpy ride. Just when we thought Spring had sprung, Winter decided to give us one more storm. We are ready to open our windows and start enjoying the fresh Spring air, and we know you are, too! Is your screened in porch calling to you to come and visit? Or is Spring signaling the right time to put your home on the market? Either way, American Screen & Glass is the best place to start. We have a screen and glass Spring checklist for making sure your home is ready for Spring and a checklist to make sure your home’s screen and glass helps with your home’s...
How to Spruce Up Your Winter Interior with Glass
The holidays are over, and the decorations are down. Winter is the perfect to spruce up your interior! American Screen and Glass is here to help you make those tables shine, put some sparkle in your bathrooms, and give your home gym some energy!Table Tops Glass tops protect and add beauty to your furniture pieces. Dining tables, end tables, nightstands, desks are all great candidates for a custom tabletop from American Screen & Glass. AS&G comes to you! We will measure, make, deliver, and install the glass. We offer a variety of thickness, edges, several colors, and tempered safety...
10 Reasons for Northern Virginians to Replace Fogged Glass & Torn Screens
Spring has sprung! The sun is shining, the grass is turning green, and the flowers and trees are blooming. American Screen and Glass is ready to help your glass and screen windows get ready for Spring. Are your windows ready for warmer weather? Should you Replace Fogged Glass & Torn Screens? Experience Spring. Fixing broken and fogged glass makes sure you can see and experience Spring through your windows! Keep those mosquitos at bay! The lack of winter in Northern Virginia this year means the bugs will be out early. Repair or replace your screens so you can open your windows and enjoy...