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What You Need to Know About Window Replacement? Window replacement is something which you don’t think about often. In fact this is something which only home owners who have lived in a house for a number of years might have experienced. Replacement windows is not something you consider until it’s too late which is evident when water starts leaking in your house through the windows or when visitors comment that your windows need a coat of paint. What are replacement windows? It is important to understand that replacement windows do not replace the entire window. Rather they replace a major part of your window typically this includes the glass and the moving parts, but generally the frame is not replaced. It is considered inadvisable to rip out and replace the entire window. When to install a new window? There are, however, certain instances when having a new construction window is considered advisable. If you are replacing the entire wall, including the door or the entire window has rotten and is considered to be unsafe. In addition to the construction of a new window you could also consider placing a frame to hold the window. How to select the Right Replacement window companies? 1. Reputation: It is important that you select a company that's got good reviews; although they might be slightly expensive in comparison to startups, they are much more stable. A recent

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Page 1: What You Need to Know About Window Replacement?

What You Need to Know About Window Replacement?

Window replacement is something which you don’t think about often. In fact this is something

which only home owners who have lived in a house for a number of years might have

experienced. Replacement windows is not something you consider until it’s too late which is

evident when water starts leaking in your house through the windows or when visitors comment

that your windows need a coat of paint.

What are replacement windows?It is important to understand that replacement windows do not replace the entire window. Rather

they replace a major part of your window typically this includes the glass and the moving parts,

but generally the frame is not replaced. It is considered inadvisable to rip out and replace the

entire window.

When to install a new window?There are, however, certain instances when having a new construction window is considered

advisable. If you are replacing the entire wall, including the door or the entire window has rotten

and is considered to be unsafe. In addition to the construction of a new window you could also

consider placing a frame to hold the window.

How to select the Right Replacement window companies?1. Reputation: It is important that you select a company that's got good reviews; although

they might be slightly expensive in comparison to startups, they are much more stable. A

recent survey showed that only four replacement windows companies went bust every

day.

2. Customer service: It should have good customer service and should be able to help

with post installation maintenance. There are many companies that also offer warranties,

be sure to read the fine print regarding warranties for example many companies claim to

offer lifetime warranty, however they conveniently forget to mention that it is not your

lifetime but the lifetime of the window, so ask for a definition of Lifetime warranty

3. Choice of frames: There are a variety of frames available in the market like wood

frames, vinyl’s, aluminum and composite type. It is important that you do prior research

about the types of frames and have a fair idea before you invite the company salesman

at your house.

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Wood: Wooden frames are a timeless classic; they are very sturdy and look elegant.

The only problem is that they are costly and demand constant maintenance.

Vinyl: They are the most popular types of frames since they are cheap and are available

in a variety of colors

Aluminum: They are cheap, tough and require little or no maintenance

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