Looking for new windows for your home? With so many options available, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. How do you make sure you get a window that best suits your needs? Here’s a basic guide to help you get started on your search.
Appearance
Your windows play a big role in what your home will look like. That being said, this is the part where you choose a specific window type to install on your home. Choose between double-hung, casement, siding, bay, or even fixed and custom windows. After this, we get to the finer details.
Operation
Once you narrow down your list, you have to start looking into a window’s quality, starting with the operation. You have to be able to operate the window as smoothly as possible and preferably with minimal noises that could indicate unnecessary friction. Check for signs of problems on the locks, hinges, and the frame.
Features
Check the windows’ ability to keep your home protected from the weather. Does the window form an airtight seal when it’s closed? Is it a multi-pane window or a single-pane one? Is the frame material solid and not likely to rust or rot? Also, keep an eye out for extra features like low-emissivity (low-E) glass panes and gas inserts.
Warranties
Windows cost a lot so it’s wise to limit your choices to products that are protected by good product and service warranties. In most cases, warranties cover repairs only if the windows are installed by exteriors specialists so refrain from trying to DIY the installation process.
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Are you planning on having your windows replaced? If you answered yes, then you should definitely try to learn as much as possible about the project. And, what better way to learn about it than directly asking window experts during a consultation for emergency roof repair? Here are some of the most important questions you should ask before your window replacement even starts.
How Will the New Windows Operate?
This one seems obvious at first, but you’d be surprised at how many homeowners are caught off-guard by windows that don’t operate as they expected. Even if you know that you’re getting new casement windows, ask if these are casement windows that open by swinging outward, inward, or both directions.
Ask About the Finish
A window’s finish can have a significant effect on the overall look of your windows. The finish will also have an effect on the overall cost of your windows, plus the maintenance requirements and even the energy efficiency of the window as a whole.
Standalone or Set
A lot of homeowners tend to overlook the appearance and function of their new windows in relation to older ones that don’t have to be replaced yet. Some windows are fine as standalone replacements, but others work better if installed along with other replacements as a complete set. This will have a huge effect on the budget needed to get the best results so it’s important to ask this well before installation starts.
Ask for All the Fees
It’s common for replacement window projects to go beyond the expected budget. However, you can avoid unexpected fees during home exterior renovations by asking for a more comprehensive cost breakdown of your projects. This will also help you prepare an extra “buffer” for rare cases where an unexpected problem could cost extra resources to fix before the new windows can be installed.
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