A renter will contact his or her landlord when the property has maintenance issues, and that landlord will hire repair services to help out. Meanwhile, a homeowner is effectively his or her own landlord, and this homeowner must be ready to deal with any and all maintenance issues in their house. A house is a large and complex piece of hardware, and different experts may be called upon to fix it and renovate it. Plumbers can unclog pipes and fix leaks, while roofers can replace tiles and prevent leaks there. And if a home’s windows and doors are very old, such as 15 years old or more, it may be time to hire a window installation company and have contractors install windows to replace them. What is more, a window installation company may double as a door replacement company too, and a homeowner may like that. The best window companies can be found online and through professional references, and residential window replacement is quite important, even if it’s somewhat mundane. When is it time to hire a window installation company and its services?
The Issues With Old Windows and Doors
All houses have windows and doors in them, and this hardware is quite important. If a homeowner’s windows and doors are old, shabby, and ill-fitting in their frames, that leads to some issues. First, it may be noted that old windows and doors are a security hazard, since burglars will find it easy for force their way through fragile, ill-fitting windows and doors. Those burglars may only need a crowbar or their bare hands and feet to break in, and this problem is made worse if the window lacks curtains or blinds. This makes it easy for people outside to find valuable items to steal, and a burglar may rob any house that looks like an easy target.
The second issue is the climate control and electric bill. Most American houses have a heating and cooling system, or the HVAC utility, and even in the best of times, it is hungry for electricity. Ordinarily, the HVAC system uses up 55% of the home’s power, but if the system is being overworked due to drafty windows and doors, that HVAC system must work over time (and thus use up more expensive electricity). Drafty old windows and doors allow warm air to leak out in summer, and allow cold air to get in during winter, disrupting climate control constantly.
Third of all, old windows and doors are simply unattractive to look at, since they may have chipped paint or termite damage on the wood, and the glass may be scratched or cloudy. All of this will be unappealing to prospective home buyers who visit the property when it’s made available on the real estate market. Fortunately, a window installation company can help with all of these issues.
Hiring a Window Installation Company
Fitting in new windows and doors is too skill-intensive for a homeowner to attempt alone, so local window installation companies can be looked up. The homeowner can get references from the local hardware store’s staff, not to mention finding these companies online. A good window installation company’s website will have articles, videos, and photos showcasing their work, and an interested homeowner can compare and contrast a few different companies until they select one to hire.
Once on the scene, these experts will remove the old windows and doors, and measure the wall holes. Now, the contractors will offer a variety of replacement models to the homeowner, which may include energy-efficient, double-paned windows to use in winter. The homeowner will choose the models they like, and the contractors will perform a test-fit before they fully install those windows (and doors, if they offer that service too). These windows will be sealed so that they do not have any air drafts.
These new windows and doors undo all the problems that shabby ones have. The home will save money and electricity with a lack of air drafts, and new windows and doors are difficult for burglars to break through. These new, remodeled windows and doors will impress home buyers, making the property easier to see, and for a better price, too. This makes window/door replacement a good investment to make.
