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Home Window Replacement: The Benefits of Hiring a Professional

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The global windows and doors market reached a value of $153 billion in 2020.

Windows don’t last forever, so there will always come a point where you need to replace yours. When this happens, many people ask whether they should have their home window replacement done by professionals, or if they should do it themselves. A DIY window replacement is often a big mistake.

In this home window replacement guide, we’ll explain why you should always hire professionals.

Level of Skill

Replacing windows is no small task. It takes time, effort, and most importantly, skill. For most people, this job is simply beyond them. By trying to replace windows without the right training and experience, it’s very unlikely that things will go well.

A professional home window replacement contractor knows the ins and outs of window replacement. They’ll be able to make sure the job is done right, regardless of the types of windows they’re working on.

If you try to do it yourself there’s a good chance you could end up creating more issues. You’ll then have to call in professionals, not just to install your windows, but to fix the mistakes you’ve made. This means wasted time and money, which is never ideal.

Things need to be precise when windows are installed. You want them to be level and evenly spaced. It’s also crucial that they’re watertight, and colors need to match up correctly.

Flashings are a part of window installation, and if they’re not placed properly you could experience various issues. This includes things like mold, insect infestation, and increased utility bills. It’s best to have your windows installed by professionals to avoid the risk of any of this.

Professional Tools

Like any big home improvement job, window replacement requires a range of specific tools. Some crucial pieces of equipment include:

  • PPE
  • Power drills
  • Waterproof shims
  • Caulk guns
  • Pry bar

It’s unlikely that you’ll already have everything you need lying around your home. This means you’ll need to go out and buy everything before you get started.

Any professional home window replacement company will already have all the tools and equipment required, which could include several things you might not have even thought of.

On top of that, they already know how to use them effectively, which you may not. Even if you’re quite handy, that won’t compare to the skills of a professional who uses these tools every day.

If you do have some of this equipment already, there’s a good chance it’s not of the best quality. Any tools that a professional company uses will always be up to the standard needed.

Beyond just the tools, handling windows also takes a level of skill. Glass is very easily broken, and anyone who hasn’t had a lot of experience handling and balancing windows is likely to break something. This will waste money, but can also be very dangerous.

High-Quality Materials

If you want your windows to last, they need to be made from high-quality materials. The vinyl that professional companies use for windows is incredibly strong, but several other materials beyond this are needed.

Your window installation will need tightly-placed spacers, interlocking sashes, perfectly fitted window rails, and more. For the average person, it can be very tricky to find all of this. Window installation companies, however, already have reliable suppliers from which they source everything they need.

If you opt for cheap materials that you get from whatever sources you find, it can compromise the quality of your windows. Lower-quality materials will be harder to maintain, and your windows will degrade much quicker. These materials can cost a lot of money if you’re buying them as a one-off, rather than the bulk orders that companies might make.

High-quality materials can also have better thermal properties. This means they’ll insulate your home better, helping to keep your energy bills down.

Cost

People often think that by installing their own windows they can save a lot of money. In reality, it can actually become more expensive. As mentioned above, the materials can often be quite costly, and there are several other items you’ll need to buy.

This includes things like:

  • Minimal expanding foam
  • Insulation
  • Shims
  • Sash weights
  • Liners
  • More

Overall it can easily cost more to replace windows yourself than it does to have it done by professionals. This becomes even more apparent when looking at the long term.

As professional windows last longer and are easier to maintain, they won’t have to be replaced any time soon. DIY windows often end up needing a lot of repair work, and you’ll need to remove and replace them much sooner.

Warranties

To add to the issues above, DIY windows won’t have any kind of warranty. If any problems do arise, it will be entirely on you to fix them.

At Amenity Windows, we offer lifetime warranties on many of our products. If any issues do come up down the line, we should be able to help. This can give you much better peace of mind with your new windows.

Time

The installers at Amenity Windows are fully trained and fully qualified. This means that they can get your windows done quickly, and you can be sure they’ll get things right the first time. If you try to install your new windows yourself, it will almost certainly take a lot longer.

Any mistakes that you make will then take even more time to be amended. There may also be local building codes that you need to stick to. Figuring all of these out will take time, but the professionals already know everything they need to in regards to this.

Your Home Window Replacement

You may be confident that you can handle a home window replacement, but that doesn’t mean you should. Hiring a professional window installation company will always make sure things are done right, in good time, and for a reasonable price.

Amenity Windows is an expert window and door contractor in Plainfield, IL. We can handle any project to get your home how you want it. If you have any questions about our services or just need some home window replacement advice, click here to contact us today.

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