Window installation is a bit more complicated than popping the old window out and sliding the new one into place. Some Michigan homeowners assume they can install windows on their own, only to discover that the process is too intricate to be a viable DIY project. Professional installation is almost always the best choice. Here are six surprising truths about window installation.
1. Installation Is Often Included in Window Price
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed when looking at window prices from reputable contractors? Here’s something you may not realize: those prices probably include the cost of installation. That makes those high-end windows seem a lot more affordable. The best window companies know how to install their specific products very well, and they back that installation with a warranty. The warranty alone makes paying for installation worthwhile.
2. Professionals Can Install Windows In a Day
Michigan homeowners sometimes think replacing their windows will be a long, drawn out process. However, Renewal by Andersen will send a team of professional installers to your home, and they will work together to get the job done properly and promptly. Many homes can be done in a day. Larger homes and projects with a lot of unique windows sometimes take two or more days.
3. Windows Are Only as Efficient as The Installation Allows
Energy-efficiency is a huge buzzword in the window industry and in the building industry as a whole. It’s true that today’s windows are much more efficient than those made even 15 years ago. However, they are only that efficient when installed properly. Improperly installed windows become leaky very quickly, increasing your heating bills.
4. Professionals Can Install Windows In Almost Any Weather
If you are delaying having new windows installed because it has been rainy, snowy, cold, or hot outside, then it’s time to stop delaying. Window installers can actually work in most any weather. One person will be outside, and another will be inside. In this manner, they prevent the nasty weather from coming indoors. Renewal by Andersen will typically discuss a “rain date” when scheduling an installation, but this is in case of a severe storm. On the average drizzly or cold day, there’s no reason to postpone installation.
5. You Can Have a Different Window Style Installed
If you have double-hung windows right now, you do not have to stick with double-hung windows. If you have casement windows, you can certainly change to a different style, too. It will take your installers a bit more work to switch window styles since they will often need to replace your window frames in order to do so. Take this opportunity to install windows that truly complement your home’s style and meet your functional needs.
6. Super-Low Installation Prices Are Often a Scam
When shopping around for windows and window installation, you may be tempted to go with the lowest price in an effort to save. However, super-low installation prices are often a scam. There may be hidden fees somewhere, or the windows may be very low-quality. Vinyl windows, for example, come with a low price tag. However, vinyl expands and contracts as the temperature changes, so the seals on vinyl windows soon become compromised — leading to higher energy bills. It’s worth paying for good installation and quality windows; it will save you a lot of headaches in the future.
Contact Renewal by Andersen to learn more about our window installation. We can conduct a free consultation in your Michigan home and recommend the window styles best suited to your needs.
