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Of all the mistakes homeowners might inadvertently make when undertaking a replacement window project, trying to do the actual project as a DIY job might be the worst! No matter how handy you might be, or how much you want to save a few dollars, leaving window replacement to the professionals is worth every dollar.

 

Why Window Replacement Shouldn’t be DIYed

Installing windows properly is often more complex than it might seem at first glance. It is not a matter of just taking out the old window and dropping the replacement window in. For a proper replacement job, the installer has to consider many factors. This includes the way that the window fits into the casing and how it works with the existing window cutout in your home’s exterior. Oftentimes it needs to be custom adjusted to the various angles and unique structures of your home.

Think about this all too common scenario. You have realized that you need replacement windows because yours are not doing a good job of leaving moisture outside where it belongs. You take the old windows out and find serious problems with rotting frames, mold, or more. It’s a tall order for a DIYer to fix. You may end up paying more for an emergency job.

Even if your replacement job is fairly straightforward, it is still something that takes quite a bit of time. Window installers have handled many projects and have the expertise and skill to install efficiently yet effectively. They also often work in teams, so windows go up faster, smoothly and seamlessly. Your time is worth hiring out!

 

Correct Installation Matters

Great Lakes Window employee correctly measuring the sizes of the window.

The windows we offer are energy efficient, with additional optional features like soundproofing. These benefits are all part of the construction of the window, and the proper installation of each window and frame. If something is not installed correctly, the window cannot be fully effective. This may entirely defeat the purpose of your replacement job.

If you are DIYing, odds are you will inevitably get something wrong. Which means ultimately you will find that your window isn’t doing what it was advertised to do. But when you have a professional installer come in to hang all of your replacement windows, you can rest assured that each and every piece is in the right place, designed to work as it should.

Your windows are an investment, and that investment comes with a warranty. To take advantage of the warranty, designed to protect the value of your window products, you have to adhere to the requirements. Oftentimes, installing one’s own windows incorrectly may void the warranty. So if something ultimately happens to impact the integrity of your replacement windows, you can’t access the warranty for help. Making the wrong move can be a lot more costly than bringing in the experts from the start.

 

Finding a Great Installer

In the process of a window installation being done correctly.

There are many ways that a window replacement DIY project can go wrong. So, how can you get it right? It’s all about finding a great installer to make your window replacement run smoothly.

The Great Lakes Window Dealer Network is the perfect way to find an expert installer for your replacement windows. Every member of our authorized dealer network is a professional with the right expertise, commitment, and reputation to be a part of our system. When you work with an authorized dealer, you are getting access to and help from the industry’s best remodelers and installers.

When you want to have the job done right, work with the people who know how to get it done with efficiency, expertise, and of course, friendliness. Find a window installer today!


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