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Get Energy Efficient Windows Plus $1,500 in Tax Credits Effective October 6, 2009, Virginia will also rebate up to $2,000 in Energy Efficient products. Click here for more information. | Our windows are all energy efficient. Most are efficient enough to earn the tax credit. Speak with an Elk Remodeling representative today to choose the windows that will work best for your Northern Virginia home and also earn you the credit. | | Our Windows Meet the Requirements All of our windows are Energy Star® rated. What that means for you is that every window you get from us is the best at keeping wind and other outdoor elements out of your house, therefore reducing your energy bills. Most of our windows also are rated high enough to meet the Government's strict efficiency ratings in order to receive the tax credit. | Save Money on Energy Bills These days, we're all paying too much for our electric, gas and even both bills. At Elk Remodeling, we strive to at least help lower these bills by only offering the highest rated, lowest priced windows for our Northern Virginia clients. When it comes to beautiful windows that not only look great but work great too, choose Elk Remodeling; we build them bull strong. | | Best Prices in the Area Looking for energy-efficient windows that will save you money but not cost a fortune? Elk Remodeling should be your choice. We work directly with the manufacturers to ensure that every window we order is custom-built, works to the highest Energy Star® standards and is the lowest price possible that we can offer our clients in Northern Virginia. | Expert Installation & Solid Warranty When it comes to installing your windows, you need a company you can trust. At Elk Remodeling, we've used the same professional installation crews for over twelve years. That's a timeline we guarantee no other remodeling company in Northern Virginia can compete with. Our crews are professional, clean and most importantly, experts. | | THE FINE PRINT... Must be "placed in service" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010 » must be for taxpayer's principal residence $1,500 is the maximum total amount that can be claimed for all products placed in service in 2009 & 2010 for most home improvements, and are in effect through 2016 » must have a Manufacturer Certification Statement3 to qualify » for record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement3 » improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) — use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version) — it will be available late 2009 or early 2010.
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| Category | Type | Tax Credit Specification | Tax Credit | Notes | | Windows & Doors | Exterior Windows and Skylights | U factor <= 0.30 SHGC <= 0.30 | 30% of cost, up to $1,500 | Not all ENERGY STAR® labeled windows and skylights qualify for the tax credit. Ask us which ones we offer qualify.
| | Storm Windows | Meets IECC in combination with the exterior window over which it is installed, for the applicable climate zone | 30% of cost, up to $1,500 | Manufacturer Certification Statement will list classes of exterior window (single pane, clear glass, double pane, low-E coating, etc.) that a product may be combined with to be eligible in specific climate zones. | | Exterior Doors | U factor <= 0.30 SHGC <= 0.30 | 30% of cost, up to $1,500 | Not all ENERGY STAR® doors will qualify. Please confirm with us the brand to ensure your choice qualifies.
| | Storm Doors | In combination with a wood door assigned a default U-factor by the IECC, and does not exceed the default U-factor requirement assigned to such combination by the IECC | 30% of cost, up to $1,500 |
| | Roofing | Metal Roofs & Asphalt Roofs | ENERGY STAR® qualified | 30% of cost, up to $1,500 | All ENERGY STAR® metal and asphalt roofs qualify for the tax credit. Must be expected to last 5 years OR have a 2 year warranty. |
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