BUSINESS FEATURE
2022 REAL ESTATE EDITION
Central Texas E cient Windows & Siding Hutto-based business works closely with clients to meet goals A fter working in the window and siding industry since 2006, Hutto-based Central Texas E cient Windows & Siding BY CARSON GANONG
access to around 30 di erent suppli- ers, which helps to ensure he gets the necessary parts for whatever a client may have in mind. McEuen said helping turn clients’ ideas into a nished product is one of his favorite parts of the job. “Achieving that goal is really the biggest thrill of the business,” McEuen said. “When we’re done
Glen McEuen started Central Texas E cient Windows & Siding in 2017.
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COMMON WINDOW MATERIALS
owner Glen McEuen decided in 2017 to take the lessons he learned and apply them to starting his own business. Today, CTEWS provides win- dow, siding and door replacement services to clients throughout the Greater Austin metropolitan area. McEuen said
Central Texas E cient Windows & Siding 1413 Laguna Cove, Hutto 512-796-5577 https://centraltexaswindowsandsiding.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun. Wood: Wooden windows are most often used in historic buildings or in homes where maintaining a rustic appearance is a priority. They require more maintenance than other types. Fiberglass: Windows made from this material tend to be more expensive than other options but are very durable. Vinyl : This is one of the most commonly used materials for windows. It is exible and is a better insulator than aluminum. Di erent window materials have their own merits and drawbacks, Central Texas E cient Windows & Siding owner Glen McEuen said. Here are a few of the most common choices: Aluminum: Not used as commonly as they once were, aluminum windows are sturdy but insulate heat poorly.
with the job, they stand back; they look at their house; and they go, ‘Yep, that’s exactly what I wanted.’” After around ve years of operation, CTEWS business, and McEuen said growth is not a major priority for him. He said the current size of has remained a relatively small
“WINDOWS ARE REALLY THE ONLY HOME
after seeing how other companies operate, one of his main priori- ties has become nding out what customers need before making a recommendation. “I really want to know what they’re looking for, for their
IMPROVEMENT THAT YOU CAN DO TO YOUR TO YOUR HOUSE THAT WILL IMPROVE THE LOOK FROM BOTH THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE." GLEN MCEUEN, CENTRAL TEXAS EFFICIENT WINDOWS & SIDING
Two CTEWS employees work on replacing the siding on a house.
home,” McEuen said. “The house is typically their biggest investment, and I want to make sure that it meets their goals, not what I’m trying to sell.” One way that CTEWS manages to do that is by maintaining relation- ships with many di erent materials suppliers. According to McEuen, CTEWS has
the company comes with several advantages, including the leeway to be personally involved in every job. “I meet with all the homeowners, and I go to every job every day,” McEuen said. “They don’t have to ask somebody who has to ask somebody … who has to ask me.”
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