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INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS

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3. How important is proper window installation? < back to list of questions about installation Ultimately, the best window in the world won’t do you a bit of good if the installation is flawed. So, once you decide on a particular window, make sure the installers know their business! Most companies talk primarily about the product. Very little time, if any, is spent discussing the type of installation and the skills of the installers. Both of these areas are extremely important if you hope to get a properly performing product that adds to the exterior and interior appearance of your home. Unfortunately, that tends to be the exception rather than the rule. An article appearing in an issue of Window & Door magazine cites that eight to nine out of ten windows are improperly installed. The process of substituting all or most of your old windows with new replacement windows is one that few homeowners go through more than once in their lifetimes. As a result, most people don’t know what they don’t know, especially as it relates to installation details. It pays to do your homework. Ask questions about how your windows will be finished and don’t accept generalities for answers. Proper installation is critically important with windows and doors. Poorly installed windows and doors won’t perform effectively, or last as long as they should, no matter how well they’re built. Ignoring the qualifications of the actual window installer is a common mistake that homeowners make when purchasing new windows. New windows offer the perfect opportunity to improve a home's aesthetics and energy efficiency, but too often this chance slips away with inadequate installation.