Window Safety for Families with Young Children
After a long, cold winter, you’re probably looking forward to opening the windows in your home to let the fresh spring air in! But an open window is an open invitation for a curious child to investigate and that could spell danger if an adult isn’t around to supervise. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission lists windows as one of the top five hidden hazards in the home. Unfortunately, falls from windows are more common than people might think. According to a report by SafeKids Worldwide, an average of eight children age 5 and younger die and more than 3,300 are injured each year from falling out of windows.
The experts at Richmond Window Corp. | Renewal by Andersen of Central Virginia can help with suggestions and conversation-starters around window safety. Here are some helpful dos and don’ts for window safety with your children.
DOS!
- Take it From the Top! Close and lock windows and patio doors. Need ventilation in areas were children are playing? Choose upper windows that children can’t reach, or open double-hung windows from the top sash.
- Decorate With Smarts – Keep furniture, especially in children’s bedrooms away from windows. Beds or other low furniture pose a hazard if a curious child climbs up and could potentially fall out of an open window. Make sure blind cords or other strangulation hazards, are out of reach of children, as well.
- Play it Safe – The best prevention is supervision: do not leave small children unattended in rooms where window safety is a potential issue. Keep their play in the center of the room and away from open windows, doors, and balconies.
- Plant with Care – Consider what’s right outside the window when you landscape. Plant shrubs and use soft edging like grass or wood chips beneath windows to potentially less the impact if a fall does occur (or to have an escape in case of an emergency).
- Lock it up – Install ASTM-F2090-compliant window opening control devices and guards, which limit how far a window can open (but also have release devices to allow for escape in case of a fire or other emergency).
DON’T’S
- Rely on Screens – Insect screens are for keeping bugs out – not for keeping kids in! Do not rely on screens alone to keep children safe from falls – they can easily be pushed out by a curious child.
- Over-correct – Doing some home improvements and touch-ups? Do not go overboard with the tool kit! Do not paint, nail, or weatherstrip windows shut (make sure they are operable after your project is complete).
- Leave Cords Down – Loose window covering cords pose a strangulation risk of children (and pets). Install only cordless window covering or those with inaccessible cords in homes with young children!
- Lose your cool – Do not install window AC units where they block secondary egress. Be Sure to keep at least one window in sleeping and living area that meets code for escape and rescue. Only one window? Consider a portable or wall mount unit?
- Forget to Plan – Create a fire/emergency escape plan that includes two exits from every room in your home (door and window) Teach children the plan; be sure to practice during the day and at night, as many home emergencies occur at night.
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Fun coloring activity book for young children attached below:
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Working in conjunction with the National Safety Council, trade associations and their representatives from the window, door and screen manufacturing industries voluntarily team up to help educate and inform the public of the importance of taking proactive measures to enhance safety in the home. The team focused on safety issues is a joint effort of the membership of the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the Screen Manufacturers Association (SMA), in cooperation with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), to promote safety awareness.
Learn more about Window Safety Week visiting the National Security Council’s website: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/window-safety
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Richmond Window donates and installs replacement windows for St. Jude Dream Home in Moseley, Virginia.
Richmond Window – Renewal by Andersen of Central VA works with StyleCraft Homes to build St. Jude Dream Home in Moseley, Virginia.
Learn more about this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! We are honored to partner with StyleCraft Homes for this great project benefiting kids with cancer.
Our team of Certified Master Installers partnered with StyleCraft Homes by donating and installing 13 Renewal by Andersen windows in the 2022 St. Jude Dream Home. Each year, local home service professionals volunteer their time and resources in building a new luxury home. Residents enter for a chance to win this home at $100 per ticket. Additionally, all proceeds from ticket sales are donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year the home is being built in Wynwood at FoxCreek in Moseley, Va. Richmond Window Corp. is excited to partner with StyleCraft Homes in a project that uniquely helps fund pediatric cancer research and treatment at no cost to children and their families.
Notably coordinating the window installation is Richmond Window Corporation Operations Manager, Paul Music. “We are elated to be installing the windows for the St. Jude’s Dream Home,” said Music. “While our Renewal by Andersen windows will only go to one family, the proceeds from the raffle tickets benefit thousands of children across the nation. For this reason, it personally warms my heart to know so many people will gain from the donation of our product.”
Paul Music, Operations Manager, “It personally warms my heart to know so many people will gain from the donation of our product.“
Installation Day in Moseley, Virginia
On Wednesday, March 30th, The Richmond Window | Renewal by Andersen team met up with the StyleCraft Homes team in Moseley, VA. Our Certified Master Installers installed 13 modern and stylish black double-hung Renewal by Andersen windows in the St. Jude Dream Home. When the home is completed, StyleCraft Homes will raffle it off to one lucky community member!
RWC President and CEO Page Ewell, III added “At Richmond Window | Renewal by Andersen, our approach to business goes far beyond installing top-quality windows and doors. Above all, our team is passionate about giving back to the Central Virginia community. Furthermore, we are honored to contribute to the St. Jude Dream Home by donating and installing a houseful of beautiful Renewal by Andersen windows.”
Likewise, every member of our team is honored to participate in a community project as impactful as the St. Jude Dream Home. StyleCraft Homes believes in building more than high-quality homes, but in building thriving communities. Similarly, Richmond Window’s mission is to provide the home improvement experience of our customers dreams while making a difference in the lives of our neighbors, friends, and families across Central Virginia.
Page Ewell, III, Richmond Window President and CEO, “I am grateful for the partnership with both StyleCraft Homes of VA and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as we make a difference in our community together.”
CBS 6 films Richmond Window Installation for St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
Local station WTVR-CBS 6 stopped by to document our progress.
See their article here: WTVR.com
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
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Tickets are now available for the 2022 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! Visit the StyleCraft Home website to learn more!
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This project would not have been possible without our talented Certified Master Installers who worked hard to get this project done to benefit kids with cancer.
Learn more about Richmond Window Careers: RWCAREERS
Richmond Window Cares
Richmond Window – Renewal by Andersen of Central VA works to make a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families, and our communities. Moreover, our team gives back through volunteer efforts, donations, and the support of many organizations and causes, including American Cancer Society, Henrico County Public Schools, and Wounded Warrior Project. Additionally, we also provide the opportunity for employees to support the causes that matter to them individually, through our RWCares Program.
Learn more about our company culture of giving back: 2021 Highlights: Company Culture at Richmond Window
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Donation
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Donation
What type of donation do you give to Habitat for Humanity ReStore?
You can make donations of building materials and household items to your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore! What’s that? First, let’s remember Habitat for Humanity’s vision, ‘a world where everyone has a decent place to live.’ Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore local to Richmond Window showroom
Habitat ReStores are ‘independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills.’
They then resell these items at their local stores and the proceeds go back to help local community members in need.
How to Donate
First, It’s important to note that they do not accept the following donations:
- Broken or nonfunctional items
- Items with rips, stains, or pet hair
- Corporate office furniture
- Sleeper sofas or mattresses
- Heavy entertainment centers
- Tube or plasma TVs
- Used faucets, tubs, or shower doors
- Unframed mirrors or glass
- Clothes and linens
- Opened paint or any chemicals
- Infant and medical equipment
- Exercise equipment
- Pianos
- Gas appliances or dishwashers
If you would like to donate, visit their donation site here: Make a Donation to Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Richmond Window Donation to Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Richmond Window understands the importance of community and giving back. We learned that Habitat for Humanity partners with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes right here in our community. We decided to give them a call and make a donation ourselves! Richmond Window ultimately donated over 100 units, TWO truck loads!, to our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. It is our hope that this donation can make a difference in a family’s life while supporting an organization as wonderful as Habitat for Humanity. We believe that together, we can help local families build a better future.
Blog Post: Read more about our community efforts here.
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2021 Highlights: Company Culture at Richmond Window
2021 Highlights: Company Culture and Community
This year we rallied together as a company to adapt to new challenges in 2021. Thank you to every member of our team for all of your hard work to deliver the home improvement experience of our customer’s dreams. Thank you also to the wonderful homeowners we worked with this last year for trusting us with your homes!
2021: We worked hard, gave back, and had a LOT of fun along the way!
Our Company’s 2021 Highlights:
- Collecting over 600 school supplies for local Crestview Elementary and Holladay Elementary Schools
- Raising over $6,000 for ACS and earning the title as a runner-up for RbA’s United Against Cancer Content Contest.
- Establishing our Lead Installer Development Program
- Partnering with Rebuilding Together Richmond to donate and install 13 windows for a community member in need
- Choosing and donating over $22,000 to local non-profits, each chosen by our own employees! Learn more about our RWCares Program here.
- Being honored as “The Best” Window Company by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and our community
- Being named a ‘Top Workplace’ by the Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Earning the 2021 Angi Super Service Award based on customer reviews
- Being honored with the Community Service Award by PRO Central Virginia
We put together a fun video to show some of our favorite moments from 2021!
Watch it below or on YouTube.
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Holiday Decorating: Watch Out for These Red Flags
Holiday Decorating: Watch Out for These Red Flags to Keep Your Family Safe
It’s time to decorate but is it time to replace your windows?
Have you finished your holiday decorating yet? It Is hard to believe that it is the holiday season again! Hanging up your holiday decorations is actually the perfect time to take a quick look at your windows to make sure your home and family are safe.
What ‘red flags’ should you be looking for while you decorate your home?
Here are some things to look for while you decorate for the holiday season:
Lead Paint – the most dangerous aspect of older houses and a risk to small children
Mold – can creep up around the wood that holds the glass or hinges together. Check extra close on those bathroom windows!
Old Wiring – When frames are damaged or weak, old electrical wiring can easily become exposed
Rot – For bathrooms, both the bottom part of the doors and frames become jagged pieces of wood waiting to injure someone!
Asbestos – By itself and intact, asbestos is not especially harmful – but if a crumbling wall or window frame contains the substance, your family could inhale these particles and requires professional attention
Did you find a window ‘red flag’?
If you spot any of these problems or just want a second set of eyes to take a look at all of your windows and doors, reach out and schedule your FREE in-home consultation today! When you’re working with us, we stand by our products. Richmond Window Corp and Renewal by Andersen offer the best warranty on the market and we will work with you every step of the way – Today, tomorrow, and years down the road!
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Richmond Window is honored with ‘Community Service Award’ by PRO Remodelers of Central VA
Richmond Window is honored with ‘Community Service Award’ by PRO Remodelers of Central VA
We are excited to announce that we have been honored with the “Community Service Award” by PRO Remodelers of Central VA.
Pro Remodeler Awards
It is not easy to stand out in remodeling. The industry is filled with family businesses and passionate artisans who wanted to work for themselves—people who care as much about the finished product as they do the final price. To stand above, you need more than passion and quality. You also need innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness—qualities that can be found in every one of the PRO Remodeler Award winners.
We are honored to be listed among these other wonderful local companies. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
Learn more about PRO Remodelers of Central VA
Richmond Window wins “Community Service Award”
We are so proud to have won this Community Service Award. Every one of our hard working team members plays a part in winning this award. From working with Rebuilding Together of Richmond to Back to School Drives to our American Cancer Society, ‘United Against Cancer‘ campaign, our kind-hearted team has been busy this year! Thank you to our community also for allowing us to be involved and trusting us with your homes.
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Our Company Culture
Richmond Window Corporation has been in business since 1954, starting out with a location in Carytown and now located in Glen Allen, Virginia. RWC is the exclusive provider for Renewal by Andersen replacement windows and patio doors as well as a Platinum Plus Dealer for ProVia entry doors. Richmond Window goes beyond just providing superior products and outstanding service. We have a company culture of making a difference and genuinely believe in paying it forward. Our focus is people – both each other and the customers we serve. By taking care of each other, we take better care of our customers. We believe that you can see the difference in our approach to business in everything we do. See all available jobs at Richmond Window
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Best Warranty for Replacement Windows – A Homeowner’s Guide
A Homeowner’s Guide:
Best Warranty for Replacement Windows
Looking for the best warranty for replacement windows? Here’s a Homeowner’s Guide to reference while you plan your next home improvement project. Window warranties are a crucial aspect of any window replacement project, and you won’t find deeper warranties than those offered by Renewal by Andersen®. Renewal by Andersen offers one of the strongest window replacement limited warranties you will find.
When searching for replacement windows, you want to be assured that your long-term investment will be protected. Every company has a warranty, but did you know 83% of warranty claims are not covered due to improper installation?
Become the Expert – Ensure You Have the Best Warranty for Replacement Windows
To begin with, it is important to read the fine print of a company’s warranty before agreeing to the service. But once your replacement windows are installed, you can be a window expert by looking for these red flags after installation:
- Daylight peaking around the window
- Bugs coming into the window
- Drafty breeze in window
- Dry-rotted caulking around the outer perimeter
- Water or moisture leaks
Renewal by Andersen Warranty: Scientifically Proven to Stand the Test of Time* and The Best Warranty for Replacement Windows
Tired of searching and comparing window replacement companies in the Central Virginia area? We’ve done the research and the good news for you is that Richmond Window Corp. | Renewal by Andersen of Central Virginia offers the nation’s best warranty coverage! See our competitor comparison chart below then view our warranty options here: Homeowner Warranty
One-Company Accountability
For most homeowners, window replacement isn’t something they’ve done before. And it can get confusing, especially when there are a number of parties involved. Whether you’re replacing a handful of windows, or a whole houseful, it can seem like a daunting task filled with conflicting information, numerous steps, and multiple points of contact throughout the job. Because we manufacture, sell, and install your windows, we stand behind both the product and installation. There’s no finger pointing and no blame shifting. We’ll do everything in our power to make your project easy and remove every worry. And should any issues arise, we will be the ones who will work with you directly.
Take a minute and look around at Better Business Bureau reports on home improvement and remodeling companies from around the country. They’re riddled with complaints about a lack of trust and follow-through, poor communication, and companies’ unwillingness to stand by their offerings.
When we say we’re with you from start to finish and beyond, we mean it. Our industry-leading limited warranty covers the glass, the frame and hardware, and the installation too. It is one of the most robust limited warranties you will find on any window or door, at any price, and it’s non-prorated and fully transferable, should you sell your home.
† It is the only warranty among top selling window companies that meets all of the following requirements: easy to understand terms, unrestricted transferability, installation coverage, labor coverage, geographically unrestricted, exterior color, insect screens and hardware, and no maintenance requirement. Visit renewalbyandersen.com/nationsbest for details.
What makes our warranty the best? See for yourself:
- Automatically Transferability – If you sell your home, our warranty transfers immediately and automatically with no action required on your part.
- No Maintenance Requirements – While some warranties may require you to keep specific maintenance requirements, Renewal by Andersen does not! We do recommend cleaning your windows as needed, it won’t change your warranty.
- No Geographical Restrictions – Our windows are built for any climate, so you’ll have the same great coverage no matter where you live.
- Labor Coverage – Renewal by Andersen is a full-service company and our warranty gives you coverage on the product and its labor.
- Installation Coverage – We have the best team in the industry with our Certified Master Installers, that is why we can stand behind their work. With our warranty, there is never any back-and-forth between the manufacturer and the installer because we cover both!
- Easy-to-Understand Terms – We make sure the terms of our warranty are clear so you can relax knowing you’re protected by a proven, trusted company
- Additional Benefits – Our accessories and components are also covered by our warranty. Our comprehensive warranty provides additional benefits you won’t find in basic warranties.
Get started: Richmond Window is Central Virginia’s Renewal by Andersen Provider
Richmond Window provides the best warranty for replacement windows to guide homeowners in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and surrounding Central Virginia areas today, tomorrow, and even down the road! Ultimately, If it is time to replace your windows, and you would like to have the peace of mind that it will be the last time, set up your FREE consultation today!
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Richmond’s ‘United Against Cancer’ raises over $6,000 for American Cancer Society
Richmond’s ‘United Against Cancer’ raises over $6,000 for American Cancer Society
October 2021 was another great month of giving! Renewal by Andersen partnered with American Cancer Society again this year for our ‘United Against Cancer’ campaign. Cancer has touched many people around us. These are personal and deeply heartfelt life experiences. Richmond Window – Renewal by Andersen of Central Va is proud to make a commitment of donating $5 for each unit sold in October! This combined with employee and customer contributions, we have raised a grand total of $6,245.
Personal Story from Richmond Window Employee
1 in 3 people will get cancer in their lifetime. But thanks to groundbreaking research by the American Cancer Society and your efforts during October, there is hope. This project shows how when united, our company is able to make a true impact in our community. Hear from our Sales Admin Manager, Jessi Croft, about her personal connection to our campaign. Learn more about working for Richmond Window here.
Wear Pink Day
So many of our Richmond Window team members participated in our ‘Wear Pink’ Day! We had so much fun seeing their creative PINK looks! We kicked the day off with donuts and coffee with RWC Installers and IPMs before visiting the Sales Team during their morning meeting at BBB. Finally, we concluded the day with a high-energy PINK fashion show with our Retail and Events Marketing Team! See our ‘Wear Pink’ Day recap video below and follow us on Instagram to watch our stories and keep up with our events…as they happen live!
Thank You
Thank you to everyone for all of your support during the 2021 United Against Cancer campaign with the American Cancer Society (ACS). We not only thank you for helping us raise $6,245 through employee contributions and RWC donation of $5 per unit sold in October but also for participating in our awareness efforts through our “Pink Day” and personal stories.
About Us
Richmond Window is a people-focused company. We believe that when we take better care of our employees, we than take better care of our customers. Learn more about our RWCares campaign here!
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Richmond Window is voted ‘The Best Window Company’ by Richmond Times Dispatch
Richmond Window is voted ‘The Best Window Company’ by Richmond Times Dispatch
We are honored to announce that we have been named “The Best Window Company” by Richmond Times-Dispatch. Additionally, Richmond Window Corporation – Renewal by Andersen of Central Virginia has won this award two years in a row!
“The Best” in Richmond Award
In an era like no other, it’s good to celebrate favorites. The Times-Dispatch asked Richmonders to offer their thoughts about “The Best” of our region. Ultimately, they ended up with more than 120 categories, more than 80,000 nominations – and nearly 270,000 votes in total. Of course, everyone has his or her own favorites – and the beauty of Richmond is that there are tons of great choices in food, shopping, entertainment, home and garden, health and beauty, and services.
The Richmond Times Dispatch ‘The Best’ award is special because all votes come from members of our community – just like you! Congratulations to all of the winners, we love seeing our own community favorites have made the list as well. See the full list of ‘The Best’ of Richmond by Richmond Times-Dispatch
Richmond Window wins “The Best” for the second year
We are so proud to have won this award again this year. Every one of our hard working team members plays a part in winning this award. We believe that being named “The Best’ in Richmond shows our dedication to our mission statement: to provide our customers with the home improvement experience of their dreams! Learn more about Richmond Window Corporation
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Our Company Culture
Richmond Window Corporation has been in business since 1954, starting out with a location in Carytown and now located in Glen Allen, Virginia. RWC is the exclusive provider for Renewal by Andersen replacement windows and patio doors as well as a Platinum Plus Dealer for ProVia entry doors. Richmond Window goes beyond just providing superior products and outstanding service. We have a company culture of making a difference and genuinely believe in paying it forward. Our focus is people – both each other and the customers we serve. By taking care of each other, we take better care of our customers. We believe that you can see the difference in our approach to business in everything we do. See all available jobs at Richmond Window
Richmond Window donates and installs replacement windows for Southside homeowner in need.
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