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Window and door sales and installation business
opens in April |
By David
Sale, Newberg
Graphic reporter
E-mail David at
dsale@eaglenewspapers.com
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Homeowners have a new resource for
construction and remodeling in Newberg: Energy Guard Windows and
Doors, 514 E. Second St.
Opened April 1, the store offers sales and installation for several
makes of doors and windows, specializing — as the name suggests — in
energy efficient models.
“People are a lot more energy-conscious these days and (utility)
prices are rising,” said Darren Mankin, who owns and runs the
business with his wife Nancy. “People are looking to save money and
this is a way to do it, but it isn’t like some of the ads out there
— ‘Save 40 percent on next month’s bills,’ for instance.”
“There’s a lot of factors — size, materials — so it’s hard to throw
out a figure,” Nancy Mankin added.
Although not given to extravagant promises, the Mankins say they’ll
stand behind their products and service and take pride in being one
of eight authorized sales agents for Milgard windows in the greater
Portland area.
“With window installation, a notorious problem is the flange around
the outside — some companies will install a collapsible aluminum
frame and there’s nothing but a bead of caulk to seal it,” Darren
said. “We make sure the moldings are tied together and everything’s
solid.”
Originally based in Sherwood, the Mankins moved their office to
Newberg, where they reside, to shorten their commute.
One of Energy Guard’s specialties is replacement windows for
historic homes, including the turn-of-the-century bungalows
scattered throughout Newberg.
“A lot of people want to keep the integrity of that style, so we
stock frames with wood inside and fiberglass outside,” Darren said.
“We also have sash windows for owners who want the historical feel.
They have new glass and balances, but fit inside the original
frames.”
Workmanship is a point of pride for Mankin, who grew up in the
business: “I started with my parents on the manufacturing side and
worked my way up.”
The Mankins’ manufacturing ties led them to organize monthly
seminars for prospective buyers at the Milgard window factor in
Sherwood.
“There’s a lot of hard-core selling out there, so this is a chance
for people to request a bid or compare one they’ve received
elsewhere,” Nancy said. “It’s not a high-pressure environment.”
The next seminar will be held Saturday. For information, call
Energy Guard at 503-554-5500. |
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From
May 16, 2007, Newberg Graphic
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