Get Your Green On With New Eco Friendly Windows

Brand New Product
With environmental awareness on the rise homeowners are looking for ways to Go Green without spending all of their hard earned green. There is a product on the market for your home that is both eco friendly and long lasting now available at Barefoot and Company. Andersen® 100 Series is a new line of windows and doors that comprise the EcoExcel Energy Performance package. These products meet EnergyStar requirements in all climate zones, including the hot Carolinas. The Series 100 Windows come with the option of SmartSun™ Glass which rejects unwanted solar heat, helping to reduce cooling costs, and also blocking 95% of the UV rays that can cause fading on your furniture. All of these features make SmartSun Glass the most energy-efficient glass Andersen offers.

Curb Appeal: Choices, Choices, Choices
Andersen Windows provide an easy way to increase the curbside appeal of your home. Four colored frame options are offered in the new series. The frames of these windows being made of a material called Fibrex®, which will not crack or fade, makes darker color options possible. While adding another dimension to the exterior of your house with one of four outer color choices these windows have a white interior still providing you with limitless decoration possibilities in the interior of your home. Along with various color options there are many shapes, sizes, grilles, and patterns to choose from to give your home the look you desire.

The Perfect Design for You
With so many different options you may have trouble choosing what exactly you want in a window. If that is the case you have the opportunity to visit Barefoot and Company's new Design Showroom to view the different color combinations and styles. An expert will also be available for consulting and to answer any questions you may have. When you finally decide on the perfect windows or doors, Barefoot and Company will come out to your home and install them for you.

Tax Credit Qualification
If you choose to update your home with new Andersen windows before the end of this year you could get 30% of your purchase, up to $1,500, back via tax credit. Windows and doors must be ordered with SmartSun glass to be eligible to receive the 30% tax credit.

The recent aim of home construction is to build homes as eco friendly as possible so that our neighborhoods can continue to benefit the community long after building has ceased. If you own a house that was built several years ago, before the green movement became trendy, your place of residence may be lacking energy efficiency. One house style that became popular a few years back and is still prevalent in local communities is the high ceilings paired with large windows for an open, spacious feel. While these homes are beautiful and provide natural light, they also let in heat, by means of the many windows, throughout the summer months.

Before you start searching for a new home to escape increased air or heating expenses there are options to consider that will improve the efficiency of your current home. There are a plethora of windows in many housing layouts; therefore, the quality of those windows is very important. Many types of windows allow the transfer of heat both in and out of a house, causing an inconsistency in the temperature of the home. If you choose the right window you will eliminate heating and cooling issues along with the high costs associated with such problems.

Since every house is different there are a variety of windows that meet each specific need. Barefoot and Company offers several different lines of windows and if you are not sure which will best fit your home, we can speak with you and determine which windows will work best. There is hope for those of you who wish to improve your home's efficiency without having to build a new "green" home. Take the first step today; call our Windows Area Manager to schedule a consultation at 704.821.7688.

Daniel Blackwelder - Window Estimator

Daniel Blackwelder joined Barefoot and Company over three years ago, starting as the North Window Area Department Manager and then stepping into the role of Windows and Doors Estimator after one year of field experience. Daniel is responsible for meeting with our customers regarding their custom windows to educate them on the products that are available, and to consult and suggest products and styles most suitable. Additionally, Daniel provides estimates and pricing for our customers and assists them as they place their orders.

Daniel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He is certified as an Andersen Window and Door Specialist and and Andersen and Silverline IQ Specialist.

Daniel believes in having an open mind and respect for coworkers and customers; each day Daniel's customer service and work ethic demonstrate that he is willing to assist in any area of the company as needed.

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