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Double Pane Your Windows

JBC Windows — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:27:44 +0000

If your looking for ways to save money or keep the outside noise from entering your home, then you should consider replacing your windows with double pane windows. You might ask youself, “Aren’t double pane windows going to be more expensive if I’m having to buy two windows combined into one?”. JBC Windows in Houston, provides you with windows that won’t break your bank. Our replacement windows are name brand windows that you can trust to last you a lifetime. We install double pane windows for any home, office, or warehouse in Clear Lake, Friendswood, Webster, League City, Pearland, Dickinson, and all the other cities in greater Houston. Here are a few tips in why you should purchase double pane windows today:

Energy Saver

Double pane windows are great for energy savings. If your gas or electric bill skyrockets during the warmest and coldest months, then double pane windows would be great for you. You can save on your energy bills, by keeping the are inside your home at a constant temperature. Most normal windows will allow the hot or cold air to seep right through the windows. Save on your electric bill today.

Heat and Cold Reduction

Double Pane Windows are great for keeping the hot and cold air out of your home. If you have old wood, vinyl, or aluminum windows, then you are probably used to the cold or hot air being felt anywhere in the proximity of your windows. Double pane windows will stop the outside air from entering your home in any location.

Noise Reduction

Ever get tired of hearing your neighbors dogs barking at night? Double pane windows are great for keeping the noise out. You can rest and relax at anytime during the day without having outside noise coming through your house. Replace your single pane windows today and notice the different instantly.

Replace Old Appliances

JBC Windows — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:28:43 +0000

If your wondering why your electric bill is so high, then you might need to take advantage of all the government programs and start upgrading the appliances in your house. You should look at replacing your windows, getting a new air conditioner, refrigerator, freezer, or even looking at refurbishing your doors to keep the air from easing through the cracks.

Replacement Windows

As the sun shines on your home, windows are one of the biggest ways that heat enters the home. If you have old windows, then you will feel the heat coming straight off the window from the inside of your home. You can look at getting your replacement windows done by JBC Windows in Houston. JBC Windows will ensure that your replacement windows make your home more energy efficient.

Air Conditioner

One of the biggest appliances that needs to be replaced every 10 years or so are air conditioners. With the new technology that advances our appliances, air conditioners are a main power hog. You should look at using the some of the government rebate programs in local cities to put money toward a new air conditioner. Replacing your air conditioner will be a great step in providing cleaner energy and air in your home.

Refrigerator

Another main resource in your home is your refrigerator. Not only is the refrigerator the key in keeping your food frozen and cold, but it also takes a lot of power to keep certain temperatures allowing storage for your food and drinks. Technology has made newer refrigerators a lot more efficient and less of a power hog. You can look at replacing your refrigerator as another step to going green in your home.

Turn Your Home into a Smart Home

JBC Windows — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:41:18 +0000

Smart Home’s are becoming more and more of a standard as our government is encouraging tax incentives for companies and households to invest in our future. Electric and Energy companies are now offering clean energy services developed from wind and solar power. You can find retail businesses that will install wind and solar systems for homes to increase energy efficiency in the long run for your household.

Home Automation

Home Automation is becoming very popular now as many smartphones are providing online marketplaces for developers to sell just their software applications instead of needing hardware to work with the software. This opens up home automation to become an emerging market that will take on clean energy resources along with providing smart homes all across the world.

Solar Power

Solar Power is a great natural resource that can provide the clean energy to run our nations businesses and homes. Solar power is becoming more efficient by the day along with solar power technologies being made on the nano scale. Replacement Window services in Houston have already started rolling our windows that have solar power technology built into the windows. Look for your local solar power market to provide these new technologies all around the world soon.

Smart Home

Smart Home designs are becoming the next big thing. As solar power is utilized in windows, doors, frames, and even roofs or garages, smart homes will start saving our environment in ways never imagined. You will be able to have all your appliances automated from your phone, you will be able to track your energy usage from any mobile device, and you will be able to do all this while saving money and the environment.

Replace Window Blinds

JBC Windows — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:44:47 +0000

Window Blinds are great for security along with keeping the sun from heating the air in your home or office building. There are many types of blinds that will also make your house look more classy and welcoming to guests. You can also find energy efficient blinds that will allow your house to stay at more moderate temperatures instead of varying rates throughout the day. This causes your energy bill to increase during periods of extreme heat or cold.

Types of Blinds

There are many types of blinds that you should consider before you just go out to your local Lowe’s store and buy some. You can buy aluminum blinds, wooden blinds, energy efficient blinds, and many types of other blinds. The most important thing to consider is figuring out which blinds will look best in your home.

Measure Your Window Frames

In order to figure out how many blinds you need and the size of the blinds, you must first measure your window frames. Take a tape measure and count the amount of windows that you need blinds for and start measuring each window frame. You need exact measurements otherwise your window blinds won’t fit your windows.

Installing Blinds

Installing blinds is not an easy task. If you’ve ever replaced your windows, then you will know that it takes hard work to get your blinds installed. If you have never installed blinds before, then consider using JBC Windows as they specialize in replacement windows and blinds in the greater Houston area.

Better Business Bureau Member

JBC Windows — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:54:39 +0000

JBC Windows is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau(BBB) since June of 2009. Our professional windows replacement services in Houston have been accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

Better Business Bureau Accreditation

This means BBB has determined that the business meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public. Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation.

JBC Windows

Our company specializes in selling and installing new and replacement windows such as energy efficient, vinyl, aluminum, wood, impact resistant and most major brands. If your interested in seeing how we can help you, feel free to get your Free Quote today!

Get $1,500 Back Today!

JBC Windows — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:06:46 +0000

With the economy having one of its worst recessions in decades, tax credits are being put in place for almost any purchase or buy to enhance the future. Such tax incentives include a first time homebuyers tax credit, new employee hiring tax credit, energy efficient tax credit, fuel efficient car tax credit, and the list goes on. Replacing your windows will get you way more $1,500 in your pocket today! The $1,500 tax credit is just the start of the amount of savings you will see when you get your windows replaced with energy efficient ones.

Energy Efficient Tax Credit

The government is willing to give you money in your pocket if you are willing to spend a little cash to reduce your electric bill and carbon footprint. Replacing your windows with newer energy efficient ones will allow you to save in multiple ways. You must purchase or install specific products including energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, roofs, or heating and cooling equipment for your existing home and you will receive the energy efficient tax credit.

How To Apply for the Tax Credit

In order to get your tax credit today, you must file an amendment to your form 1040 that you turned in for 2009. You will need to download the form 1040x amendment form from IRS.gov and start filling out your form today. You will also need to attach the IRS Tax Form 5695 and fill out the appropriate lines on your 1040x. Once you have filled out all the IRS forms you will need to mail these forms to your appropriate tax office. Once you’ve mailed the form in, the IRS will process your form and send you a check in the mail or via your bank account depending on the option you choose.

Who Qualifies

If you replace your windows with energy efficient ones in your primary residence then you are available to receive the $1,500 energy efficient tax credit today. The tax credit is for 30% of the cost or up to $1,500. This tax credit started January 1 of 2009 and will last all the way until December 31 of 2010. Don’t miss this golden opportunity today. If your thinking of getting replacement windows then you will qualify for this tax credit instantly.

Energy Star Compliant

JBC Windows — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:55:29 +0000

Energy Star is a government program put in place to help businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. To be energy star compliant you must go through the rigorous tests that the government has to buy in on. Once energy star compliant you are saving the environment by being more energy efficient. JBC Windows provides you with Energy Star certified products and is a proud partner with Energy Star.

Energy Efficient Homes

As new homes are being built they are using energy star products and making homes become more energy efficient in all areas in the home. They include smart meters and automation products for the air conditioner and lights in order to save the environment. Replacement windows with energy efficiency is also being utilized to make new and old homes way more efficient.

Energy Efficient Windows

With global warming bringing much debate over how energy efficient our homes and businesses are, energy efficient windows have now been created in order to help reduce your energy. You can find any type of window whether it is aluminum, vinyl, wood or clad and they can all be made into energy efficient homes.

Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

The government is running a tax credit program for buyers who enhance their homes to be more energy efficient. You can receive up to $1,500 for buying new replacement windows. The Houston heat causes many homeowners the problem of high electric bills. JBC Windows is a Houston replacement windows business that will help you save money and provide you with professional replacement window services that are energy star certified.

Reduce Your Electric Bill

JBC Windows — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:34:15 +0000

As summer rolls around every year, many homeowners wonder why their electric bills skyrocket during the summer months. In some places across the world or closer to the equator, heat and home insulation are majors factors that determine the cost of your electric bill. This is also the same scenario during winter months, where homes closer to the north poll will see an increase in either their gas or electric bill. In order to start reducing your electric bill, follow these simple tips:

Replace Windows

One of the first things you should look into is replacement windows. Replacement windows are a great way to trap air inside the home, along with keeping the heat or cold from entering the home. Window companies today are focusing on making double pane windows in order to help keep the outside environment from entering the home or office building.

Seal Doors

Most of the time your electric bill is high, because you spend a lot of time opening and closing the main doors and entrances to your home. On top of the main traffic flow into your house you need to make sure your doors and windows are sealed tight. Adding caulk or window & door sealant can save your household a lot of money in the long run. If you have an older house, then you might want to look at replacing doors and windows throughout your home or office building.

Upgrade Air Conditioner

The main cost from your electric bill comes from your air conditioner. Since your air conditioner is serving the purpose of acting as a refrigeration unit to keep your house cold, a lot of energy is consumed in order to keep such a large amount of square feet cool. Replacing your air conditioner every 5-10 years to keep up with technology is a great way to start reducing your electric bill.

Houston Window Replacement Services

JBC Windows — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:25:17 +0000

JBC Windows is proud to announce that it has expanded it’s services to provide Replacement Window services to serve the Greater Houston area. Our professional services include replacing windows for your home, business, or warehouse with name brand windows that will last you a lifetime. We will provide you with a reasonable replacement window quote that no other companies in the Houston area will be able to beat. Call us or e-mail our sales department to see how we can help you today.

Energy Efficient

Our energy efficient windows are the most popular replacement windows. You will be able to enjoy low energy bills during the summer and winter months. Energy efficiency is becoming more of a bigger focus in the world as governments are handing out tax credits and incentives for those that take care of our environment. JBC Windows will provide you with the energy efficient windows to keep your home insulated and cooled to help you reduce your electric bill today.

Aluminum

Aluminum Windows are mainly used in commercial buildings or offices as the quality of aluminum windows compared to vinyl and other types of windows is much better. JBC Windows will help you save money if your looking to install aluminum windows in your home. Utilize our window replacement services and get the windows you’ve always wanted to have.

Wood & Clad

Wood and Clad WIndows are some of the most popular replacement windows in the residential market. Wood and Clad windows are popular due to the structure of homes in order to help your home look good on the outside. JBC Windows will match the color you need to help your windows blend in with the rest of your house.

Vinyl

Vinyl Windows and Wood Windows make up over 70 percent of the residential market for replacement windows. If your looking for great window replacement prices in Houston, then JBC Windows will be the right place to go. Our professional employees will help you pick out the Vinyl Windows that will go great in your home or office.