If your windows have begun to leak, are tough to close, or have wooden sashes that are starting to decay, your best bet is to call a window replacement company. You may be tempted to replace your own windows in order to save a few dollars, but the truth is, DIY window replacement is not a great idea and may even cost you more in the long run. Here’s a closer look at four major drawbacks of DIY window replacement for your Dayton home.
When you shop around for windows, you’ll notice many carry certain efficiency ratings. What you may not realize, however, is that in order to be that efficient, the windows need to be installed very precisely. If the frame is just 1/8 of an inch too low on one side, the window might be drafty, driving up your energy bills. If you don’t line up the hinges of a casement window properly, it may never latch tightly enough to offer those efficiency benefits advertised on the package.
When you have your windows professionally installed, the window replacement technicians will know exactly how to install that particular window in a way that best harnesses its efficiency benefits. In the long term, this will translate to energy savingsthat help make up for the cost of having your windows professionally installed.
To properly install windows, you need a lot of specialty tools, such as a circular saw, window shims, drip edges, and casing nails. If you do not already have these items, you will have to purchase them, which quickly negates the cost savings of DIY window replacement. There’s also the issue of troubleshooting. If you install a window and something is not quite right, you may have a hard time figuring out what to adjust or how to fix it. You might make matters worse or ruin the window in the process!
Professional window installers, on the other hand, know just how to troubleshoot a faulty window and fix the problem without damaging the window or frame.
Your own work is not warrantied, so if you start having trouble with your DIY window replacement a year or two down the road, the associated costs come straight out of your pocket.
On the contrary, Renewal by Andersen of Dayton offers a 10-year limited warranty on installation in addition to our 20-year warranty on glass and 10-year warranty on non-glass components. If anything goes wrong with your professionally installed windows, you won’t have to pay a thing.
Once you have the old window out, you really need to get the new window into place quickly to prevent cold air and moisture from making its way into your Dayton home. Window installation professionals can get that new window into place within minutes. But since you lack experience, it may take you a lot longer, resulting in moisture damage to the window frame and surrounding wall.
Don’t replace your windows yourself. Do the smart thing and schedule a free, in home consultation with Renewal by Andersen. We’ll install high-quality windows with a great warranty in your Dayton home.
