Posted by Bradley Chazin on Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Vinyl Replacement Windows
replacement windows for us last winter.
Since we live in a town-home development, it was critical that the windows matched the look and feel of the rest of the units and that there was no damage to the vinyl siding during the window installation. The crew did an excellent job and we love the new vinyl windows, which are a huge improvement over the cheap builder's-grade windows we previously had.
Vinyl Window Reviews
We received bids from several big-name Minnesota replacement window companies and the replacement windows we purchased through Western Construction were far and away the best value for our money.
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Minneapolis Replacement Window Review
I moved into a single family home in Minneapolis, MN and several of the windows were either cracked or broken. I called Western Construction, Inc. because their add stated that they offered financing. They were able to get me in contact with the Community Reinvestment Fund where I was able to get a low interest loan to pay for my replacement windows. When Gary came to the house he was very kind and explained everything clearly and made me feel at ease and ready to go ahead with the work. I have a home that was built in the 50's so I had lead paint in and around the windows, they were very careful and sealed and removed everything quickly and put in my new maintenance free Vinyl windows.
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Overall I would have to say that I was very impressed with Western Construction, Inc. The work was done quickly and my questions were always answered. The windows look beautiful and everyone that sees them says what a nice job Western did installing them.
There was one snag....
The consultant said that they would use left over metal window wrap to wrap front door, garage, and patio door if any was left. Crew stated they didn't usually do this. Showed them contract with information written as to what would be done, they took care of it with no problems.
I plan on contacting Western first for any other jobs I need done. Thank you Western Construction, Inc!
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Sun, Jan 22, 2012
Oh, and I don't want to die for you, but if dyin's asked of me, I'll bear that cross with honor, 'Cause freedom don't come free.
In the last few years I've been in airports all over this great country and there's one thing that always brings a tear to my eye. Its the sight of our American hero's going to and coming from defending this great country.
In the Las Vegas Airport I recently heard this announcement. In 10 minuets at Delta Airlines gate 33 there will be a plane full of wounded worriers arriving. Lets gather and give them a hero's welcome. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.
I could go on and on with other examples but I won't. However, I do have a question.
My team at Western Construction, Inc. wants to do more. How can we help?
I'm asking you, the active duty American (Hero) Soldier how can we help you?
My company Western Construction, Inc specializes in the building of garages, replacement windows and siding. I also have subcontractors who are willing to help like plumbers, electricians, insulation and cement contractors.
If you are active military and live in the Minneapolis St Paul MN metro area we want to help you. While we cant do the work for free we can do the work at cost. There are many patriotic Minnesotans who want to help, so please allow us the honor of helping and contact me to see what I can do.
My contact information is Brad@WesternConstructionInc.com Minneapolis 952-920-8888 St Paul 651-644-6900.
To everyone else who has great ideas on how we can help these brave Americans, please leave a comment in the comment section of this blog for everyone to see.
If you need a little motivation on how to help please read the lyrics to the song American Soldier and then go to iTunes and listen to it. I guarantee it will bring a tear to your eye.
American Soldier
Songwriters: Chuck Cannon and Toby Keith
I'm just trying to be a father
Raise a daughter and a son
Be a lover to their mother
Everything to everyone
Up and at 'em, bright and early
I'm all business in my suit
Yeah, I'm dressed up for success
From my head down to my boots
I don't do it for the money
There's bills that I can't pay
I don't do it for the glory
I just do it anyway
Providing for our future's my responsibility
Yeah I'm real good under pressure
Being all that I can be
And I can't call in sick on Mondays
When the weekends been too strong
I just work straight through the holidays
And sometimes all night long
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door
Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady, hey, I'm true down to the core
And I will always do my duty no matter what the price
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice
Oh, and I don't want to die for you
But if dyin's asked of me
I'll bear that cross with honor
'Cause freedom don't come free
I'm an American soldier, an American
Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand
When Liberty's in jeopardy, I will always do what's right
I'm out here on the front line
Sleep in peace tonight
American soldier, I'm an American soldier
Yeah, an American soldier, an American
Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand
When Liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right
I'm out here on the front line
So Sleep in peace tonight
American soldier, I'm an American
An American, an American soldier
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Wed, Jan 18, 2012
St Louis Park MN Garage Review
Western construction torn down my old garage, removed the concrete slab, and built me a very nice garage. Brad has a high level of attention to detail (which is important in a cold northern climate). He made sure that the foundation and concrete could withstand freeze/thaw. Being new to Minnesota, I wouldn't have even known to request that!
Member Comments:
My experience with
Western Construction was fantastic. I recently moved into St Louis Park and needed to replace my dilapidated one car garage with a new double garage. I met with several contractors, and Brad was the most qualified, most professional, and most experienced of the group. Brad stayed involved throughout the process to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. I'm very pleased with my garage and and I highly recommend
Western Construction, Inc.
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Wed, Jan 18, 2012
St Paul MN Garage Review
Removal of old (1940) garage, and also deck that was recently built off the side of the garage; Originally, I had a huge Maple tree that came down during our Summer Storm, thus it had to be removed; In order to get a 2-car garage, I would need to sacrifice my deck and my pond- so I called
Western Construction, Inc. and Brad came and explained in detail what would be done, and I was involved in the planning. I was impressed with the workmanship of the different stages; Not only is this such an improvement to my property, but the knowing that my car and possessions are secure while in garage. Of note, I just had my service door not closing shut- it could be pushed open, so I called
Western and they were out within the next hour, and fixed whatever the problem was-that is A plus right there. I highly recommend this company.
Member Comments:
Everything went super! I was very impressed that my deck could also be removed with the garage; I needed all the area that both consumed, in order to have a nice 2 car garage. Everyone was professional, pleasant, and obviously highly skillful.
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Minneapolis MN Garage Reviews
built our new garage located in Minneapolis MN. We chose Western Construction based on their long history of building garages in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. Both my parents and my uncle used Western Construction when they built their garages back in the 1980s and 1990s. Not only were we pleased with the cost, but we were also pleased with their knowledge, quick follow-up and schedule of completion. Brad was very accessible and provided multiple referrals for us to look at completed projects in Minneapolis. With Brad's expertise and knowledge we decided on a 24x22 garage with hardie siding, vinyl windows and attic storage. From the concrete guys, to the builders, to the electricians – everyone was professional, kept things on schedule and cleaned up after themselves. If you're considering building a garage I highly recommend Western Construction, Inc..
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Sun, Nov 27, 2011
Replacement Windows Increase Energy Savings
Did you know that the single largest source of energy loss in a Minnesota home is its windows? Moreover, older homes with standard windows typically have higher-than-normal energy bills – in part because of doors and windows that seal poorly or offer no insulation. Energy exits the windows in three different scenarios; infiltration, conduction, and radiation.
Infiltration occurs when cold air leaks into your house through your windows, making your home feel drafty and uncomfortable. As cold air is coming in through the leaks, and warm air is escaping through other leaks, the biggest leaks for escaping air are often found in the windows, entry doors, the attic, and recessed lights. Does this sound like your home?
Conduction occurs when Mother Nature is heating and cooling the glass from the outside, while your home is trying to do it from the inside. Guess who wins? An example of Mother Nature winning the conduction game is icicles forming around the edge of the window. It’s no accident that heating and cooling vents are placed in front of windows.
Radiation is just what it means. Like a car’s radiator, your windows, will radiate your heating or cooling dollars right out the window.
Replacement Windows Minneapolis St Paul MN
From 2004 to 2008, the price of natural gas tripled. We all know that it will never go down. So it’s a safe bet that replacing your windows is a sure investment. You can expect to save from 30% to 50% on your energy bills when replacing your windows.
Now, what makes windows energy efficient and saves you a ton of money on your energy bills? You might be surprised to learn that multi-pane glass is no longer the main measure of efficiency. New advanced technologies and designs have dramatically improved the performance of most energy efficient windows. Glass coatings, gas fills, warm edge spacer technology (which eliminates the icicles around the edge of the inside glass), and improved framing materials enable replacement windows to deliver more benefits than just simple double pane windows.
Bottom Line – Be sure to purchase energy efficient windows that will pay for themselves over time.
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Sat, Nov 26, 2011
1. My home energy bills are too high!
Western Construction, Inc. offers Replacement Windows and doors that are Energy Star rated. According to the Department Of Energy, when installed correctly new replacement windows can lower your heating and cooling cost by up to 40%.
2. There are cold drafts coming into my home.
All our Replacement Windows are custom-built for your home. We measure and custom build every replacement Window to the exact measurements for a perfect fit every time. Custom fit windows are the best way to reduce drafts.
3. My old windows and doors wont stay open or ever worse are painted shut so they're difficult to open.
Vinyl Replacement Windows never need painting so they are never painted or swelled shut. Never again will you try to open your old worn out wood windows only to find they wont open.
4. I'm tired of the maintenance associated with my old wood windows. Sanding and painting them every few years is very time consuming and expensive.
Vinyl Replacement windows from Western never need sanding painting. You can throw away that that old paint brush forever.
5. Its extremely dangerous climbing a ladder to clean the outside of my windows.
The top and bottom sash of our double hung replacement windows tilt in for easy cleaning of both sides, so never again will you have to put your life in danger just to clean your windows.
6. There are too many replacement window contractors out there. How do I know who too choose?
This question is easy, Choose US!! Western Construction has been serving the home improvement needs of Minneapolis-St Paul homeowners since 1949. Every replacement window we sell is backed with our Money Back Guarantee*. Kinda makes your decision an easy one, doesn't it?
So what do you think? Are you ready to trust your replacement window project to Western? Give us a call, we'd love to give you a Free Replacement Window Quote!
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Mon, Oct 31, 2011
Replacement Windows Minneapolis
According to the Energy Star website, one of the most important reason for replacing your old drafty Minneapolis windows for new energy efficient Energy Star rated windows is comfort.
Comfort, its the essential quality of every Minneapolis home. Installing Replacement windows in your Minneapolis home does more than just lower your heating bills, they deliver comfort that no other products just can't match.
Minneapolis Windows
On cold Minneapolis winter nights, do you avoid sitting too close to your windows? The cold inside surface of a old drafty window will pull heat away from your body so you feel chilly even through your thermostat is set at 70 degrees. With new Minneapolis Replacement Windows the interior glass stays much warmer sou you can sit nest to your windows even when its -10 outside.
Are there certain rooms in your home where you cant sit next to the windows in the summer because its too warm inside? A standard double pane windows lets in approximately 75 percent of the suns heat into your home. With new Replacement Windows Minneapolis you can stay cool all summer long. Our Energy Star qualified windows reduce heat gain without reducing the light. This means you get all the light you need without that unwanted heat.
Posted by Bradley Chazin on Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Gorell Replacement Windows, Made In America By Americans For Americans
Did you know that the vast majority of windows we use right here in the Minneapolis-St Paul area are made in the good old United States of America? It's true, the vast majority of home windows are made right here, and when it comes to custom made home windows designed for replacement, the percentage is even higher - close to 100%. Many window trade magazines claim there are literally thousands of window manufacturers in the United States but the average person can't even name one. It's kind of sad when you think about it, these are great energy saving products that are made in America by Americans for Americans, yet we seem to remain an almost invisible industry.
Gorell Home Windows
These days there aren't a many products you can be sure are made in the United States. Gorell windows and doors offer a highly energy efficient vinyl replacement window and are made in the USA. Gorell windows offer terrific benefits to you and your family; energy savings, safety, security, comfort, improved curb appeal, far less maintenance, beauty - need I go on? Gorell offers a ton of options which allow you the ability to customize your windows to fit your home. And perhaps the best part is when you invest in Gorell replacement windows you are helping to keep American Manufacturing Jobs in America. BUY AMERICAN!
