subject: Problems With Installing Replacement Home Windows [print this page] Problems With Installing Replacement Home Windows
When you decide to get replacement home windows, make sure they are installed by someone who knows how to do it properly. There are many mistakes and problems that can come up if you have an inexperienced person put in your new windows. Here are a few of those problems.
Measurement Problems
There are several different ways a do-it-yourself replacement home windows installer can make mistakes on the measurements of the windows. The windows must be measured precisely and recorded in a way that is not confusing. Otherwise, there will be more work installing the windows at the very least, or the windows might not even fit at all.
For one thing, you need to measure differently if you are putting in an entire replacement home window including the framing, than if you are measuring for an insert that will go into your existing framing. Also, it is important to measure each and every window you are going to replace, even if they appear to be the same size. You might be surprised to find out how much size variance there is in two seemingly identical windows.
Another measurement problem for replacement home windows comes when you record your measurements. Many people will just scribble them down on a piece of scrap paper, or even worse, they will try to remember them without notes. This is a bad plan, especially if you are buying more than one replacement home windows. You should make a list identifying each window in some way, then write the measurement of that window beside that identifying description. A home remodeling company can make this easy for you by carefully recording your measurements and getting the right windows.
Time Crunch
Weather can be a major problem when you are installing your own replacement home windows. Even if the weather is good, dust can enter your home if you leave it open too long. That is why you will only want to take the old window out when you are ready to put the new one in. If you are replacing many or all of your windows, you may find yourself doing the job a little at a time to avoid being caught with an open hole in the side of your home during bad weather.
By hiring a professional home remodeling company, you can avoid this problem. The expert installers will work quickly. Usually there will be more than one worker putting in your windows, so that the process can be accomplished much faster than you could possibly do it yourself. What is more, the installers will be so experienced with putting in replacement home windows that they will know how long it takes, and will not start the window if there is not time to put it in before the bad weather strikes.
Repairs Needed
Sometimes you get ready to install replacement home windows and find that the frame or wall surrounding the window is too damaged to be left the way it is. You will need to do repairs before the windows can be installed. A professional remodeling company can make the necessary repairs, saving you the frustration of doing it yourself. Putting in replacement home windows can be very difficult, but with the right help you can have them installed quickly and easily.
