7 Window Installation Tips for Homeowners in Denver Metro, CO.
When moving into a new home, it is normal to have things you want to change in order to suit your personality — or if you’ve lived in your home long enough and either want a new look or need to replace outdated windows.
While it may seem like window installation is fairly straightforward, you want to be sure it is done right to avoid a costly fix on recent work especially since windows generally require that you make new cuts into the existing siding.
Don’t worry because we have seven window installation tips for homeowners in Denver Metro, CO.
1. Take it a Couple Windows at a Time
There are a few things more nerve-wracking for a homeowner like having open points of entry into your home — whether for weather or intruders.
Taking out and immediately replacing only a couple of windows in one move gives you time to get the new windows in and fully functioning before the day turns dark and you do not have to spend the night worrying about whatever has access to your home.
2. Consider Your Style Options
Windows don’t just come in a variety of shapes but also materials and finishes, giving you a wide array of options when selecting a new piece.
Take a look around your home and try to match the existing hardware inside in order to help the windows blend seamlessly into your design scheme — this makes a difference when deciding whether or not to have gridding in your panels as well.
For example, a classic colonial style with a four-grid pane might take a modern home back in time in terms of style and the windows might stick out like a sore thumb.
3. Choose Your Glass Type
Thankfully, leaded glass is a thing of the past and the worry that there will be sickness from a cut on a broken window isn’t valid anymore but that doesn’t mean there is only one type of glass that has replaced them.
If you are looking for something a little flashy, you can opt for tinted or textured glass for your accent windows.
Or, if you have children or live in a neighborhood with many kids, opting for laminated glass panels prevents the shattered glass from falling into your home after an accident — or if there is an attempted break-in.
4. Shoot for Maximum Efficiency
In addition to choosing glass types based on their look, there are also different options that cut down on energy costs and help to maintain your home’s climate.
If you want to research which glass is right for you, be sure to check the Energy Star lists before purchasing.
5. Select the Function that Suits Your Needs
I’m sure there are folks who love the idea of getting on a tall, rickety ladder to clean their upper-story windows when the weather is nice… right?
For the rest of us, you can choose windows that tilt inside when opened to easily clean them from the safety of your room.
These windows are also easier to open for folks with physical limitations.
6. Be Sure to Replace the Frames
Drafts coming in around older windows aren’t always caused solely by the seams around the windows but could also be the result of the damage brought on by rot or pests.
Installing new windows without checking the existing frames first might not solve the issue and you would need to do the work over again in order to find the reason for the draft that failed to get fixed the first time around.
7. Always Check for Warranties
Finally, never sell yourself short by failing to look for warranties on your home improvement materials, windows included.
There are many accidents and factory issues that can cause a window to become useless before you are ready to replace it and a warranty may cover the cost of installing new windows without coming out of pocket.
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