Elk Bloghttp://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010We just posted a page with frequently asked questions and their answers. Here is a sample: Are all vinyl windows made the same? Can my old wood, a...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=75&FormID=300Elk Remodeling is committed to environmental responsibility. We help our clients improve energy efficeincy around their home with windows, insullation...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=74&FormID=300Yesterday was tax deadline day in the U.S. Get ahead of the game for next year by installing energy-efficient windows and get a federal tax credit.Sav...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=73&FormID=300Today, from 12-2 PM, a delegation of representatives of all sectors of the home remodeling industry will participate in a rally on Capitol Hill to pro...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=72&FormID=300View more news videos at: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video.http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=71&FormID=300 More and more companies and contractors have said they arenot going to work on homes prior to 1979. What does this mean for thehomeowners? http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=70&FormID=300Dear Clients and Prospective Clients of Elk Remodeling, After much deliberation, Elk Remodeling, Inc. regrets to inform you that we will no longer ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=61&FormID=300We received a fax from Lansing Building Products today. They said: "Please note that Aluminum and Steel products are on the rise from nearly all th...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=58&FormID=300The Environmental Protection Agency has released newregulations regarding remodeling work on houses with lead-based paint. As ofApril 2010, the EPA wi...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=57&FormID=300We at Elk Remodeling pride ourselves on consistently providing the best work in the industry. Our kitchens, basements, baths, roofing, siding and wind...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=56&FormID=300If you're looking to get some remodeling work done and find a great deal, that's wonderful! But make sure the company you've chosen hasn't used the ba...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=55&FormID=300If your home has been damaged by weather, or something else covered by your home insurance, it's a bad idea to try to come out ahead with the insuranc...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=54&FormID=300Kitchens and baths can be very expensive. So if you think you're in the market for a bathroom, standard size bathrooms can run from $8,000 to $14,000....http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=53&FormID=300Newhttp://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=52&FormID=300Elk Remodeling is gearing up for our winter interior work. Now is the time to think about getting some interior renovation done. For a limited time, w...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=51&FormID=300From a letter we received from Alside: "... effective October 5, 2009, the price of vinyl siding, soffit and vinyl accessories will be increased appr...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=50&FormID=300Now is the time to buy the windows you've been putting off replacing for the last few years. There are a lot of good reasons to get them replaced toda...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=49&FormID=300Watch out for companies that use the paid advertisements in searches (such as google.com or Yahoo). Anybody can pay some money to appear at the top of...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=43&FormID=300Name branding is a way that the remodeling companies confuse the client. It is basically taking the model of a product and re-naming it something else...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=39&FormID=300The Referral Home Program. The company will give you a 30% discount to buy today! The real reason they want you to buy..... Is so you won’t see ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=38&FormID=300It's funny to me that everyone is using "Green this, Green that." The whole notion of "Certified Green" is nothing but a sales gimmick as far as I can...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=36&FormID=300At Elk Remodeling, we continue to strive to provide the most comprehensive information for our prospective and past clients alike. We believe an infor...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=35&FormID=300Fabricated vs. Manufactured A fabricated window is put together in a shop where most of the components are purchased from outside sources. This leads...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=34&FormID=300Can anyone install vinyl windows? Not a chance. A good installer can make a bad window seem good and a bad installer can make a good window perform h...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=33&FormID=300The 2009 Stimulus Bill calls for a 30% tax credit of up to $1,500 will be sent to homeowners who replace their windows with new, energy-efficient viny...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=32&FormID=300Virginia’s large industrial history has given the state a relationship with asbestos. This fibrous mineral gained popularity at the early part of the ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=31&FormID=300We're back with part two of being careful with high-pressure salesmen. While you should keep in mind that fuel costs are on the rise, so there are cer...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=30&FormID=300With cold weather right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how premium vinyl replacement windows can help you stay warm, maintain a ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=29&FormID=300Often times at Elk Remodeling, we get asked by our customers what sizes our windows come in. The simple truth is that there aren't any windows until w...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=28&FormID=300AtElk Remodeling, we strongly suggest consulting the websites below tolearn more about Energy-Star approved windows and why they're the bestfor this a...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=26&FormID=300Put simply: price. Vinyl replacement windows in the Northern Virginia area sell for much lower than that of wood or even steel. The reason being that ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=25&FormID=300There are always a few considerations before taking on a project like this. At Elk Remodeling, we usually suggest a few first steps before settling do...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=24&FormID=300At Elk Remodeling, we use Argon and Krypton gas to insulate your vinyl replacement windows. These gases are made invisible for one simple reason, so y...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=23&FormID=300With cold weather right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how premium vinyl replacement windows can help you stay warm, maintain a ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=20&FormID=300It's easy to save with Elk Remodeling. You can be your own salesman online on the Quotes section. Simply measure your windows, width then height, a...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=19&FormID=300Oil went up $25/barrel today which will once again start putting pressue on most vinyl window, asphalt fiberglass shingles and well as vinyl siding pr...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=18&FormID=300Please check out our recent news article "Summer/Fall Price Increases" for more information about the recent price increases as well as our supplier n...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=17&FormID=300Yes! Elk Remodeling makes home improvements affordable with financing, where applicable, through Capital One or Visa/Mastercard.http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=16&FormID=300Yes, of course. The Better Business Bureau can be a very valuable tool you can use in Northern Virginia. You can view a company's complaint record rig...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=15&FormID=300It really just depends on whether you live in Northern Virginia or Maryland. If you are a Northern Virginia resident, why in the world would you pick ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=14&FormID=300Yes, unfortunately. Asphalt/Shingle roofing, vinyl windows, and vinyl siding all over Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC have risen dramatically over ...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=13&FormID=300Most high-pressure salesmen use some form of urgency to get you to sign the contract to get you to sign the contract that day. You end up feeling so s...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=12&FormID=300The capping makes all the difference in the world as to how the job will turn out. Some capping is guaranteed not to fade for years. There are a fe...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=11&FormID=300Most true quality vinyl replacement windows in Northern Virginia run between $400 and $700 installed and capped (wrapped) for your average size window...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=10&FormID=300Many clients of ours ask if the $189 window deal is real and whether to pursue it, and the simple answer is no, and here's why... Most low ball off...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=9&FormID=300If you have single-pane windows, it's time to replace them with Energy Star & NFRC approved replacement vinyl windows. It’s always best to replace you...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=8&FormID=300You'll know it's time to replace your roof when excessive amounts of granules (ceramic-coated colored crushed rock that is applied to the exposed surf...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=7&FormID=300Often our customers ask about pure PVC versus recycled PVC. We wanted to set the record straight... There's no 100% recycled PVC. There is PVC that...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=6&FormID=300In Northern Virginia, there is one place to go for unbiased information on replacement vinyl windows and that site is www.efficientwindows.org. If you...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=5&FormID=300At Elk Remodeling, we want you to be able to make an informed decision on which windows to buy and when. We stronglysuggest consulting the websites...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=4&FormID=300Here are some things to keep in mind when hiring a remodeler. 1. Never fall for “Today Only Discounts”. It’s an attempt to make you buy emotionall...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=3&FormID=300It's exciting to say that along with our Version II launch, we are proud to introduce the Elk Remodeling official blog! Here you will be able to le...http://www.elkremodeling.com/index.asp?bid=267&ArchiveMonth=1&ArchiveYear=2010&BlogEntryID=2&FormID=300