Make sure your contractor is manufacturer certified!

For any Columbia roofing contractor, or any Maryland contractor for that matter, gaining the certification of their manufacturers is a must. If you have a roofing product installed on your home by one of many Maryland roofing companies who is not certified by the product manufacturer, any product warranty may be invalidated.

The expert Ellicott City roofing contractors and Silver Spring roofing contractors at HomeTech are continually educated by our manufacturers to ensure that project we undertake is performed using the latest techniques and advances in technology. Each of our roofers takes this education very seriously, and works hard to master each advance our manufacturers make in order to gain their certification.

Here is a list of manufacturers who have certified HomeTech to install their products:

• GAF Roofing
• HAAG Certified
• HAAG Roof Inspector
• TAMKO Pro Contractor & TAMKO Certified
• Certified Master Shingle Applicator
• CertainTeed Siding
• Mastic Siding
• EnergyTech by Soft Lite Windows
• Pro Via Doors
• Preferred James Hardy Dealer

We also have Green Certifications from:

• Certified Green Building Professional – www.Builditgreen.org
• Energy Auditors – RESNET Accredited IECC Performance Verification Tools
• EnergyStar.gov – Home Performance with energy Star
• Green Seal Certification – www.greenseal.org

EnergyTech Windows from Soft Lite

The windows of your home are key to its energy efficiency, and in many cases they are the leading cause of leaking energy. Aging windows that have become difficult to open and close or windowpanes that are cracked and leaking can lead to skyrocketing energy costs. So how do Maryland homeowners combat these problems? They call the expert roofing contractors Frederick MD and all of Maryland trust to install high quality replacement windows as well- HomeTech.

HomeTech partners with Soft Lite to install their EnergyTech replacement windows. Designed with an increased R-Value, these windows are one of the newest innovations in energy efficient living. When manufactured by Soft Lite and installed by the Germantown roofing professionals at HomeTech, replacement windows will immediately make a positive difference in your energy bills.
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Energy Savings

Older windows that are poorly designed, constructed, or installed allow energy to pass through easily, reducing efficiency and increasing your monthly bills. The EPA has even released a study which states that more than 30% of energy that is lost from homes is due to improperly installed or malfunctioning windows. At HomeTech we install EnergyTech windows from Soft Lite, each one designed to dramatically increase the efficiency of your Maryland home.

The MD Roofers with “Low-E” Expertise

If the furniture or other items in your home that are close to your windows are fading, it is due to windows that were not produced to block out UV light. If the temperature of your Maryland homes seems to never decrease even when you are blasting the AC, your windows could be letting in a large amount of IR light, or in layman’s terms- heat.

When IR light enters your home, it heats up whatever it touches. “Low-e” glass reflects this energy, keeping you home cool in the hot summer months. In addition, “Low-E” windows will keep the heat that you pay for during the winter months from escaping. Replacement windows from Soft Lite and installed by HomeTech can help bring down your energy costs year ‘round!

It has been more than a decade since HomeTech broke into the Maryland home improvement industry, and it has long been our goal to save our neighbors money with our services. It is due to our partnership with Soft Lite, one of nation’s top produces of energy efficient windows, that we are the roofing company in Maryland whose neighbors also turn to save them money by installing high quality replacement windows.

So if you need new windows or any sort of exterior remodeling, don’t go seeking out multiple contractors, Maryland. One call to HomeTech and you’ll have access to the widest range of energy saving remodeling service offered by a Columbia, Germantown, or Laurel MD roofing contractor.

Window Styles

Thanks to our solid partnership with Soft Lite, HomeTech is able to provide our clients the widest range of replacement window styles offered by a roofing company in Maryland. Among the many window styles our partnership allows us to offer are:

Double Hung

• Sashes slide vertically
• In a single hung window, only the bottom sash moves
• Screens can be exterior or interior

Casement

• Hinges are located on one side
• Low air leakage rates due to tighter seal

Bay Window

• Combination of three or more lights
• Center made of one or more windows parallel with wall
• Outer windows are angled back toward wall

Bow Window

• Similar to bay window but with additional lights
• Panels radiate out to form semi-circle

 Slider

• Similar to single/double hung windows, but turned on their side
• Either one or both sashes move by sliding horizontally

Awning

• Similar to casement windows but hinged at top
• Open outward

Picture

• Large, single center panel, flat
• Optional side lights

Garden Window

• “Box” style window that extends outside exterior walls
• Most common in kitchen area

Geometric Windows

• Soft Lite’s geometric windows can be curved or angled to fit almost any shape. From circles to triangles and almost anything in between, a geometric window can be made to fit your space.

Window Brands We Carry

HomeTech has a longstanding partnership with Soft Lite that allows us to offer our clients both their energy efficient replacement windows as well as their extensive warranties. For more information on Soft Lite windows, visit their website. Or better yet, give the MD roofing and replacement windows experts at HomeTech a call and set up a FREE in-home consultation.
Click on the link below to visit the Soft Lite website:

• Soft Lite

HomeTech also has a longstanding partnership with Crystal “Commercial Grade” Windows for all different type of applications and requirements.
Click on the link below to visit the Crystal Windows website:

• Crystal Windows

Benefits of new windows

1. Replacement Windows Save You Money Now and Later

Purchasing new windows might seem costly at first glance, but after evaluating your monthly energy savings year after year, it’s one of the best home improvements you can make. Older, single-pane windows are often the source of up to 30 percent of your home's heat loss. In contrast, energy-efficient replacement windows are designed specifically to keep heat in or out, depending on the season.
Additional Features of New Replacement Windows

• New windows keep extreme weather outside. Energy-efficient windows can reduce the demand on your heating and cooling systems by up to 25 percent allowing you to make your home more comfortable at a lower cost.
• Premium window insulation. Double- or triple-pane replacement windows are now filled with gas, typically argon or krypton, to help keep air from escaping your home.
• “Low-e” (low thermal emissivity) windows have a very thin coating applied to the glass. This coating reflects various solar waves, such as long-wave infrared energy (or heat) from the sun, keeping your home more comfortable. Combined with double- or triple-pane glass and argon or krypton gas, low-e coatings can significantly improve the thermal efficiency of your windows.

Not only will you see immediate savings in your monthly costs, but you might be able to receive instant savings offered through rebates for new windows from your utility company. You may also be able to claim a deduction on your income taxes for your energy-efficient replacement windows.

2. New Windows Will Increase Your Home's Worth

If you replace your windows tomorrow and sell your home the following day, you will be able to recoup the majority of your cost. That alone makes it a worthy investment.
There are other monetary benefits of new windows. Your property value may increase, which also increases your resale value. An often overlooked benefit of replacement windows is curb appeal. The ever-increasing selection of window types, sizes, colors, hardware finishes and styles allows you to match your windows to your home's design or update its look. The continuity of your home's appearance can greatly influence the appraisal of your home. Curb appeal can make or break the sale of a home.
Additionally, replacement windows with multiple locks can also lower your insurance costs. This added value also increases appeal to a potential homebuyer. Emotional security certainly adds to the appeal and perceived worth of your home.

3. The Comfort of Replacement Windows

Your home is your castle. It's the place you live, learn and grow. It's the place you go for comfort. The benefits of replacement windows are far greater than the cost. They improve your home’s overall environment with benefits like natural light, noise reduction, improved views and custom style. New windows can offer UV protection for walls, fabrics, flooring and furniture, which lengthens the life and quality of your home's interior. They also require very little maintenance, allowing you more time for activities you enjoy. Consider the benefits of new windows for your home and how they can improve your quality of life.

The Window Brand HomeTech Counts On

HomeTech has a longstanding partnership with Soft Lite that allows us to offer our clients both their energy efficient replacement windows as well as their extensive warranties. For more information on Soft Lite windows, visit their website. Or better yet, give the MD roofing and replacement windows experts at HomeTech a call and set up a FREE in-home consultation. Click on the link below to visit the Soft Lite website:

• Soft Lite

HomeTech also has a longstanding partnership with Crystal “Commercial Grade” Windows for all different type of applications and requirements. Click on the link below to visit the Crystal Windows website:

• Crystal Windows

What To Know Before Replacing Your Window

Which is more important in saving energy, the frame or the glass?

Seventy percent of an average window is glass; therefore, your biggest opportunity to save on energy comes from the glass. Remember, however, that the frame still makes up 30% of the window. Quite often, a replacement window will feel drafty around the edges. A frame that lacks insulating value generally causes this problem. That’s why every vinyl window we install includes a frame that is foam filled, giving it superior insulating ability.

Should I use a professional MD exterior home improvement company to install my windows?

The quality of any product is only as good as its installation. An improper installation could reduce the energy efficiency of the window, do structural damage to your home, and even void the manufacturers warranty. Our installation experts are trained to do the job right the first time. This ensures maximum performance from your windows and eliminates future problems. From start to finish, HomeTech guarantees that our expectations will not be met until yours are exceeded!

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What should I look for in a replacement window warranty?

We believe that a manufacturers faith in it’s own product should be reflected in their product warranty. Simply put, if the manufacturer believes in its own product, that product should have a great warranty. Our windows are covered by a Lifetime Transferable Warranty, as well as the warranties we gained when we became certified by Soft Lite to install their EnergyTech windows.

What are various windows made of and what will work best for me?

There are three basic materials used in making windows: aluminum, wood, and vinyl.Aluminum windows are primarily used in commercial applications. They are very strong. However, aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and cold so residential use is not recommended.

Wood is the conventional choice for new construction. Most people discover that as the years pass, wood windows require a lot of maintenance, including painting and caulking. In the end, most wooden windows eventually give way to rot and need replacing.

Why Replace Your Window?

There can be many individual reasons to replace your windows, Maryland. Anything from storm debris to neighborhood ball games can lead to cracks and leaks. However, there are several reasons beyond accidents that may indicate the need for new, expertly crafted replacement windows. HomeTech has compiled a list of questions and answers about replacement windows that we believe can be very helpful to Maryland home and business owners when deciding whether or not to replace their windows. Just another reason we are the Laurel roofing contractors and Silver Spring roofing contractors that Maryland residents turn to for their replacement window needs.

Why should I consider replacing my old windows?

New windows give your home added beauty, security, and energy efficiency. You will see a significant savings in your energy bill in the very first month after replacing your existing windows with new, energy efficient replacement windows.

Are there differences in how vinyl windows are made?

There are two types of construction. Some vinyl windows are mechanically fastened, or screwed and glued together at the corners. Others are welded. Welded windows use a chemical or heat process to join the corners. The result of this process produces a much stronger, longer lasting bond. Every window we install uses state of the art equipment to weld our corners.

Is all glass used in replacement windows the same?

No. Special consideration should be given to glass options such as tempered glass, Low-E glass, Argon gas, Krypton gas, and heat mirror. Each option offers various levels of energy efficiency and safety.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass windows are primarily used in commercial properties because of their strength and durability. We install EnergyTech fiberglass windows from Soft Lite, whose fiberglass windows and replacement fiberglass windows are designed to match the beauty of Maryland homes and businesses. They are also guaranteed to be durable and low maintenance.

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The Right Window Materials for Any Maryland Home

There are four main materials used to create replacement windows. Each one has their own set up unique benefits, ranging from energy efficiency, to beauty, to tradition. At HomeTech we work with Soft Lite to provide our clients with top-of-the-line replacement windows that are specifically designed for Maryland homes. That is why we are the Maryland roofing contractors that residents depend on for their replacement window needs.

Crystal Windows

We carry Crystal Windows brand. Crystal Window & Door Systems offer high quality products that are made-to-order, to insure an exacting fit for any new construction or renovation project.

Aluminum Window Material

Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and cold so residential use is not recommended. However, for commercial buildings aluminum is a very durable option when replacing windows. We install durable aluminum windows and commercial roofing Columbia MD and all of Maryland’s commercial property owners need.

Window Replacement

No matter what size or shape your home is, Maryland, HomeTech will design and install the replacement window that best fits your style. In a FREE in-home consultation our professional design team will lay out your options, giving you final say on the replacement windows of your dreams. This dedicated service is just another reason we are the roofing contractor Fredericks MD and all of Maryland turn to for their replacement window needs.

Geometric Windows

Geometric windows, or specialty windows, are a great way for a homeowner to make their house a showpiece for their personal expression. Soft-Lite manufactures custom-shaped windows that allow a homeowner to fully express him- or herself while maintaining the same level of energy efficiency and durability as their popular, standard window styles. These unique shapes and sizes give your imagination a chance to shine as you sift through the virtually endless design and color combinations available from Soft-Lite.

Double Hung Windows

• Sashes slide vertically
• In a single hung window, only the bottom sash moves
• Screens can be exterior or interior

Aluminum Windows

Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and cold so residential use is not recommended. However, for commercial buildings aluminum is a very durable option when replacing windows. We install durable aluminum windows and commercial roofing Columbia MD and all of Maryland’s commercial property owners need.

Vinyl Windows

Vinyl windows offer excellent insulation value, never need painting or scraping, and do not rot. The Maryland home improvement industry has started installing vinyl windows in new homes as part of an effort to market a more maintenance free home. Vinyl windows are durable and energy efficient, keeping your home safe from the elements that could cause damage to your home if they penetrated your old windows. Soft Lite is one our nation’s top manufacturers of vinyl replacement windows.

EnergyTech Windows from Soft Lite and HomeTech

Home Tech‬ partners with Soft Lite to install their EnergyTech replacement ‪‎windows‬. Designed with an increased R-Value, these windows are one of the newest innovations in energy efficient living. When manufactured by Soft Lite and installed by the Germantown roofing professionals at Home Tech, replacement windows will immediately make a positive difference in your energy bills. Learn more.