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There are several reasons why replacement windows
are the most popular home improvement project. They are affordable
and the benefits surpass the costs. Not only the new technology is
creating more energy efficient windows, but also there is a huge selection
of window materials, styles, types and sizes.
Modern windows come
with a variety of characteristics, double pane windows (windows
with 2 panes of glass), or triple pane (3 panes of glass), with an
inert gas inside the sheets of glass, UV protection (protect furniture
and drapes from fading), great insulation ratings, and much more.
Newer windows are more energy efficient and their design is aimed
to create heat barriers that keep heat outside during the summer and
heat inside during the winter.
A popular window materials I vinyl,
it is a material that it is a poor heat conductor, it can easily
molded, and it is very durable. PSP Company will replace your windows
at very competitive and affordable prices and with a minimum amount
of disruption at our home or place of business while we work.
2009/2010
Energy Tax Credit* On February 17th, President Obama signed
the $789 billion economic stimulus bill that includes tax credit incentives
for homeowners who make energy-efficient home improvements.
The bill extends eligibility for tax credits through 2010 on energy-efficient
improvements—including
qualifying windows and doors! The bill includes the ability for homeowners
to receive a tax credit of 30 percent of the cost of qualifying energy-efficient
products up to a maximum of $1,500 per household for all improvements
made in 2009 and 2010.
The requirements to qualify for the new energy
tax credit include:
- Windows purchased must be equal to or
below a U-Factor of 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC) of 0.30.
- The purchase of the qualified windows must
be made during the taxable year for which the credit is being
claimed.
- The credit is only allowed on the price of
the qualified windows themselves, not on installation costs,
onsite preparation, assembly or sales tax.
- The tax credit is allowable
only for qualified window units placed in service in 2009
and 2010.
- Homeowners must to save their receipts for
their windows purchased along with all window labels and
stickers for verification and tax recordkeeping.
- The windows must be installed
in the taxpayer's principal residence.
Qualifying Simonton
Products For windows and doors to qualify for the
current energy tax credit, they must meet a high level of
energy efficiency. The following is the list of windows and
doors that are eligible for the 2009-2010 tax credit:
Why Invest in Vinyl Windows
and Doors?
There are several advantages to purchasing high
performance energy-efficient windows for the home over other
energy-efficient products, such as increased insulation or
a heat pump.
These include:
• Immediate
help in reducing your heating and cooling costs.
• Added beauty
and curb appeal of the home.
• Low maintenance vinyl windows
and doors make your life easier.
• Energy-efficient window replacements
provide immediate added value to your home.
Why Simonton? For more
than 60 years, Simonton has led the industry with innovative
products designed to make homes more comfortable, energy-efficient
and beautiful. As a member of the Fortune Brands family, Simonton
Windows is proud to be part of an elite group of companies in the
home and hardware industry. Without question, every Simonton window
and door represents the highest standards in the industry by meeting
AAMA Gold Certification, and that quality is back by a strong warranty.
Simonton ranked “Highest
in Builder and Remodeler Satisfaction among Residential Window and
Patio Door Manufacturers” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008
Builder and Remodeler Residential Window and Patio Door Satisfaction
StudySM. The company was ranked #1 in quality in the 2007 Brand
Use Study sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best
In Class Awards from Market Research Associates.
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