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Interior Redesign in Palm Beach County: 3 Tips You Need to Know When Hiring a Contractor for Your New Impact Windows!

Reblogger Karen Bernetti
Home Stager

Here is some great information on Impact Windows.  A lot of people might be in need of new windows after this latest storm here on the east coast.  Kathy tells us what we should watch out for.... 

Original content by Kathy Streib

Interior Redesign in Palm Beach County: 3 Tips You Need to Know When Hiring a Contractor for Your New Impact Windows

Whether you live in the north or here in sunny South Florida, replacing your existing windows with Impact Windows is a windowgood way to update your home.   In addition to the added value should you decide to sell your home, there are many benefits that come with impact windows

Besides protecting you from Hurricanes, Impact Windows can help deter break-ins; are more energy efficient; can save you money from insurance discounts; reduce noise and can offer some UV protection for your furniture and flooring. 

 So Let's Shed Some "Light" on what you need to know before you hire your Impact Window contractor. 


1. Read your Contract carefully!- If you are not comfortable with this, enlist the aid of a knowledgeable friend.   Here are some points you want to pay particular attention to:
      * Make sure start and end dates are listed.
      * Make sure the scope of the work is detailed along with a description of the  material to be used.
      * Check the list of permits and licenses that the contract spells out.
      *  Know what the clean up policy is
      *  Make sure warranties are covered.

contract 2.  Get references and actually speak to them.  Be cautious if your contractor asks you to obtain the permits and licenses.  Never feel pressured to sign right away.  And, show them the door if they have "leftover material from another job' 

3.  Do your research.  Go to a showroom and look at the product.  Ask what the warranty is.  Ask questions.  And do  your research on the Internet.  

 

 

 


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Karen Bernetti is a Real Estate Stager, Former Realtor®, Author, Speaker, and Owner of Staging4Smooth Transitions - specializing in assisting seniors with their downsize moves and offering Home2Home Transitions seminars. Karen is also the Social Media Manager and Administrative Coordinator for Prudential CT Realty, in Madison, CT and Co-creator of the Ready2Sellin30Days System - an interactive multi-media program teaching do-it-yourself homeowners EVERYHTING they need to know about preparing a home for sale. Stay up to date on the latest staging and home decor trends by visiting Karen & Ann's Home Sale Success Blog.  

 

Gail C. Harris
Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD
Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

Great info.  I hope you are okay up there in CT.  Hope the storm passed you by.  :) Gail

Aug 30, 2011 02:17 AM