Believe it or not, a common question we get from sellers and buyers is whether or not they should replace windows or ask to have windows replaced.
How do you know if replacing windows is a good idea?
- When you sit next to your windows is the air around them noticeably cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer?
- If you place your hand on the interior glass, is the glass cold in the winter and warm in the summer?
- Turn off the lights and slowly move a candle around the perimeter of the window. Is the flame dancing?
- Do your windows get stuck in the open or closed position?
- Is there any broken glass or trim on the inside or the outside?
- Is there rotten trim hidden under the paint.
If any answered yes to any of these than you more than likely need to replace your windows.
There are lot's of different brands of windows to choose from. Some of the most popular, as well as expensive, are Pella, Marvin, and Anderson windows. You don't need to buy the most expensive windows that money can buy in order to get a quality product. Check out brands like Eagle, Bonneville, and the 200 series from Anderson. You'll find that these brands are very competitively priced and that the windows are very high quality.
If all goes well, replacement windows are very easy to install. But how often does everything go perfectly according to plan?
I always hire a contractor for these types of jobs. It's not worth the headache and the hassle that comes along with a medium sized home improvement project like this one.
Before doing the work yourself, get a few quotes from local contractors. They can usually replace a house full of windows in a day and the peace of mind is often well worth the price.
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