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Errors Skilled and Experienced Window Installers Don’t Make

Choosing the right contractor for your home window replacement project can help ensure its success. Make sure you hire a reputable installer to make the most of your investment. Before signing anything, you should do your research, ask for proof of license and contract, and read reviews.

Errors Skilled and Experienced Window Installers Don’t Make

Here are mistakes good window installers don’t make.

Improper Sizing

An experienced installer knows that window openings vary by manufacturer and window style. While windows can be made to fit nearly all sizes of rough openings, manufacturers still build standard sizes.

No Back Slope

The sill on a rough opening must be sloped to ensure water safely flows away from your home. Contractors achieve this by cutting cripple studs at an angle or by including a sill-wedge or sloped pan once a rough opening has been framed in.

Using the Wrong Jamb Size

With replacement windows that come with jambs, the width of the jambs should be added if the finished surface of the interior walls will include plaster, tongue and groove, or anything that is thicker than ½ inch drywall. Your installer should add the width of a jamb when installing a window on a sheathing that’s at least 7/16 inches in width.

Faulty Flashing Sealing

A good installer will make sure the sills are clean and free from debris before so the flashing tapes and membranes adhere properly. Certain kinds of tapes and membranes fail to adhere to cold weather. Installers must only use products that meet the manufacturer’s guidelines when it comes to cold weather applications.

Working With Dirty hands

As much as possible, foam and sealant must not touch the finished parts of a window. Removing stains from unfinished wood can also be difficult. Experienced window contractors always have an extra pair of gloves with them for sealant and foam application.

Renewal by Andersen® of Southwest Missouri is one of the area’s best window replacement service providers. Call us at (417) 268-9301, or fill out our contact form to get a free quote.

Reviews

"Renewal by Andersen windows experience has been great. From my initial call to Andersen on inquiry about their windows and doors through the order and installation process everyone I’ve dealt with has been great. Great process, great product and most of all great people to work with. Thanks."

Kevin Sweetin
Feb 28, 2024

"I just bought my first house. My patio sliding door was rotten. So, I needed it to replace it. Renewal by Anderson of Southern Missouri listened to what I wanted and delivered it. They did a fantastic job of installing and cleaning up afterwards. They did it even in freezing rain that day I was scheduled to have it replaced. They even had a follow-up to check things out and do the touch ups. I'm amazed at there work. Great job Renewal by Anderson."

DKay Mikel
Feb 9, 2024

"On Feb 1,2024 my husband and I selected Renewel by Andersen for windows for our entire house. It made our house more beautiful with the picture windows. Made the outside more attractive, and on the inside. We did 14 windows. We had 4 men come to do the job in 1 day And they were very friendly, efficient,fast and cleaned up inside and outside perfectly. And most importantly we noticed the heating furnace runs less,therefore saving us money on our gas bill. We live in SW Missouri. We recommend anyone who wants to replace windows in their home to pick Renewal by Andersen. Sincerely, Darius and Nancy Durman"

Nancy Durman
Feb 7, 2024

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