INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS
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7. Is it better to have employee installers or subcontractors?
A window and door installer who is an employee of a company, generally ensures that the window is installed properly and is also
trained to make any necessary adjustments to the home, such as replacing rotted wood, seeking out termite and water damage, and
insulating the walls before installing brand new vinyl windows. Additionally, a window installer who is an employee of a company,
generally will not leave an installation until the window is properly caulked on both the interior and exterior, and is custom-capped on the
exterior to give the home a complete finish. A full-time window installer generally takes more pride in his work because he is not only
representing a company, but is also employed by that company.
Since most company employees are paid by the hour, they tend to be more concerned about doing the right job for the customer.
Conversely, most subcontractors tend to be paid by the window, which increases the tendency for corners to be cut or problems, such
as rotted wood, to be concealed.
While there are good subcontractors out there, they need to be checked out thoroughly. When improving your home, a good goal is to
reduce the risk of a bad installation. A window and door installer who is an employee of a company is generally a safe bet to insulate
yourself from future problems.
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3245 Miracle Drive
Murrysville, PA 15668
724-387-2991
PA Contractor ID
PA001856
The Learning Center
7. Is it better to have employee installers or subcontractors?
A window and door installer who is an employee of a company, generally ensures that the window is installed properly and is also
trained to make any necessary adjustments to the home, such as replacing rotted wood, seeking out termite and water damage, and
insulating the walls before installing brand new vinyl windows. Additionally, a window installer who is an employee of a company,
generally will not leave an installation until the window is properly caulked on both the interior and exterior, and is custom-capped on the
exterior to give the home a complete finish. A full-time window installer generally takes more pride in his work because he is not only
representing a company, but is also employed by that company.
Since most company employees are paid by the hour, they tend to be more concerned about doing the right job for the customer.
Conversely, most subcontractors tend to be paid by the window, which increases the tendency for corners to be cut or problems, such
as rotted wood, to be concealed.
While there are good subcontractors out there, they need to be checked out thoroughly. When improving your home, a good goal is to
reduce the risk of a bad installation. A window and door installer who is an employee of a company is generally a safe bet to insulate
yourself from future problems.
< back to list of questions about installation
3245 Miracle Drive
Murrysville, PA 15668
724-387-2991
PA Contractor ID
PA001856
