A full window replacement is a time-consuming process, but it’s also worth the investment. Like most homeowners, you’ll only go through it once or twice in a lifetime, so it helps to be aware of what happens during a typical replacement job. But you might also be wondering: is it necessary to stay outside your home while the replacement process is ongoing? This depends on the situation, but it’s usually not necessary.
However, you still need to make the right preparations before and during the replacement process to ensure a safe and successful installation.
Make sure to have a detailed discussion with your hired contractor about your window replacement. This is when you schedule a date and time of your installation as well as other arrangements to ensure your children or pets stay safe and to keep them out of the way of contractors.
It might also be necessary to take time off work on the day of the installation. But if you’re currently working remotely and have a dedicated home office, you can advise your contractor to start the window replacement on that room. This is so you can resume work while they move on to the other rooms of your home.
On the night before or on the day of your scheduled installation, you’ll need to clear a walking path from the main entrance to each of the windows to be replaced. That means removing any rugs, plants, furniture or any other items that might cause blockage or accidental slips. You’ll also need to make room outside your home for their equipment, such as lifts, scaffolding and ladders, that will be used to replace your second-story windows.
Although you’re not expected to provide meals or any type of food service to the crew working on your window installation, a crate of sealed bottled water will often be appreciated. It’s also important to not be constantly watching over them while they do their job, but you can still be within calling distance in case they have any inquiries.
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