Boy it’s been one heck of a winter already!
When the big snow hit at the end of January we ran 3 shifts of snow blowing and shoveling to make sure we were ready to open the next day. Despite Mother Nature’s attempts to slow us down, we were here after the storm ready to help our neighbors and customers. We helped each other dig out of plowed-in parking spots over the following days and felt the genuine love of community as we greeted neighbors out helping neighbors. It’s times like this that can show the best of us.
We have made it this far in the winter, and despite what Punxsutawney Phil says, we’d like to think that the worst of it is behind us.
This is Pittsburgh, however, and we all know that anything is possible.
So, how should YOU prepare yourselves as a homeowner for the next time temperatures decide to hang out in the negatives? How can you keep your house warmer without setting up an army of space heaters? Well, there’s lots of basic things you can do to add efficiency, including improving attic insulation, HVAC tune-ups or “smart thermostats.”
Perhaps the most important thing, however, is your windows and doors.
We have all had that feeling, on the coldest days, inside a heated house, when you can still feel the outside cold pushing in from some old windows.
Most people worry about their energy bills to some extent, and whether their heating units are working efficiently, or wearing themselves out. But what about plain old comfort in your home? How about NOT feeling that cold radiating from the glass, or that draft coming from your old doors or windows?
New energy efficient windows or doors will often change your entire home’s feeling. Warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer. NOT constantly cranking the heat or A/C.
Whether it’s a vinyl replacement window, a composite frame, or natural wood, upgrading your windows and doors is a perfect first step to prepare for the rest of this winter, and for all of the future heating and cooling seasons to come (remember efficient windows and doors help in the summer also!)
Pittsburgh has a lot of amazing houses featuring their own character, personality and construction. So not every house is going to call for the same windows. At Legacy we are an independent dealer and carry a variety of brands, so we can offer you the option that’s best for you, not simply push you to what’s easiest for us.
Here in Mt. Lebanon, we run into some unique window and door layouts, and we can do it all.
Do you have an old wood round-top door? We have some absolutely beautiful options for that.
Strange geometrically shaped windows? We can handle that with a product that fits your home and style.
Looking for architecturally and historically accurate wood window products to restore a home? We can cover that too!
From standard high efficiency, low maintenance vinyl double hung or casement windows to custom made real hardwood windows and everything in between – we have products that fit your needs.
Nowadays quality windows come with a LIFETIME warranty and are meant to last decades when they’re installed by the right company. At Legacy we further support our customers with a LIFETIME No-Service Charge Policy that supports the product warranty. If something goes wrong with the window, we’ll come out to fix it at no additional charge to the customer.
What else should you be looking at in a Window and Door company?
Even the best windows won’t help you if they aren’t installed properly by technicians who are familiar with the product they’re working with. You want someone experienced and ready to handle your specific home and the challenges sometimes faced when dealing with homes that have settled over the decades (or more!) since they were first built. At Legacy, we pride ourselves on making sure we are certified by the manufacturer to properly install the products we sell.
When it’s as cold as it’s been, we will approach your installation with a focus on minimizing exposure to those outside elements. Whether it’s doing one room at a time and sealing that room off, or putting up thermal barriers when necessary or requested, we will make the process as quick and comfortable as possible.
Legacy was founded in 1987 and is still family-owned-and-operated after nearly four decades in business. Over those 38 years we’ve seen it all. There’s no “figuring it out as you go” when you’ve been around that long. We have already figured it out.
With a 4.9 rating on Google, as well as being repeatedly recognized by the Better Business Bureau through their Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, you know you’re in good hands. We’re a company that puts customers first and do everything we can to make sure they have the best experience and outcome possible. Our name, our reputation, our Legacy depends on it.
While we’re all excited that weather forecasts say that we might reach the 50s this week, this Pittsburgh winter is far from over.
For February, we’re offering FREE INSTALLATION on Window and Door projects, as well as our Shower Systems.
On top of that, we have financing programs available for everyone, including No Payments until 2027.
NOW is the time to get ahead of things, and get those new Windows or Doors installed by Spring. Enjoy the lower bills, and perhaps more importantly the comfort, of a more efficient, more tightly sealed house throughout the life of your home.
We are right here, just up the street at 3090 W. Liberty Ave, whenever you’re ready. Come visit our fully staffed showroom, open Monday to Saturday every week.
From Our Family to Yours, You’ll LOVE Our Windows and Doors!
