Schwieters Exterior Remodeling furnishes & installs windows as well. We offer both a replacement window and a new construction window. Based on your needs we will help you make the right decision. We offer many types of windows depending on your needs and wants. We use only Energy Star Rated windows.
WOOD WINDOWS
Pella Architect Series®, Pella Designer Series® and Pella ProLine® windows and patio doors offer the warmth and beauty of wood interiors—are all available in pine. In addition, Architect Series Windows offer Mahogany, Douglas Fir or Alder interior options. The exterior of Pella wood windows are protected by Pella’s low-maintenance EnduraClad®, or EnduraClad® Plus, aluminum cladding system. Architect Series windows and patio doors also have an optional wood exterior.
VINYL WINDOWS
Lansing Windows and Doors
Lansing Building Products set the standard for World Class Customer Care while providing the finest window products in the building products industry today. We pride ourselves in only selling the highest quality products from the names you trust .
General Window Information
Tax Credit
What Does the New Federal Energy Tax Credit Mean to Me?
There has been a buzz lately about the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (part of the Economic Stimulus Plan). This tax credit modifies and extends the federal tax credit for ‘qualified energy improvements’ which includes replacement windows and doors. The new credits are for 30% of the cost of the eligible product up to an aggregate limit for $1500 for tax years 2009 and 2010.
What does this mean to me and is it worth taking advantage of? First, you should be aware of the details and guidelines to take full advantage of the credit. A few things to remember:
The tax credit is allowed only for the amounts paid or incurred to purchase the window or door. This means it does not include costs associated with installation, assembly or sales tax.
The qualifying replacement windows and or doors must have both a U Factor rating of .30 or lower and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) rating of .30 or lower. However, until June 1, 2009, homeowners may continue to rely on manufacturers’ certifications that were provided under the old guidance and on Energy Star labels.
Most Energy Rated windows prior to the ARRA enactment did not meet the new standards of .30. Almost all manufacturers are now able to meet the requirements. Before the new guidelines, in order to meet the new requirements, you were upgrading the windows and the costs associated with the upgrade outweighed the potential tax savings. Almost all manufactures are making adjustments to meet the new requirements.
This is a Tax Credit not a deduction. Different from past energy savings programs, the new program reduces the homeowner’s income tax amount.
There are three things you must do to claim your credit: REQUEST an invoice demonstrating the cost breakout of the window or door excluding installation, assembly or sales tax. RETAIN the Energy Star/NFRC label from your window or door. This sticker is attached to each window or door installed. Or, obtain the Manufacturer’s Certificate for your records, available on most manufacturer’s website. The third and last thing is to KEEP the contractor invoice, Energy Star/NFRC label or certificate with your tax files. You are not required to provide this documentation to the IRS, but you will be required to present it if audited.
So, the question is what does this mean to me? Well, it means if you are in the market of replacing or upgrading your existing windows or doors, now is the time to do it. This program ultimately allows the homeowner to achieve tax savings while upgrading the energy efficiency of your home. Not only are you saving money with the tax credit, you are achieving monthly savings on utility bills and increasing the comfort level in your home.
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