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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

"Great workmanship on windows installation is done very professionally by excellent crew. Installed in a very timely manner. Excellent company to deal with."

Roy D
Feb 14, 2023

"The Springfield team was wonderful to work with , professional , friendly and knowledgeable. They all seem to take great pride in their work. These new windows are fantastic, they look great , operate so easy and the energy efficiency was noticeable from the very first day . Thank you Renewal by Andersen for transforming our home and our lives."

Pam S
Feb 15, 2023

"After years of watching the wind move my drapes and hours of difficult cleaning, I decided to get new windows. I went with Renewal by Andersen because of the great reviews and quality. From Brent who did the consult, Gideon who did the measuring, to Jason, Josh, and I apologize I can't remember the third installers name, this is the most professional company I've ever worked with. I own a 1994 double wide mobile home, so everything in this place is hard to work with. I had a bay window, 6 double hung, 2 awning, and a front door replaced.. They said it would take 2 days and they were done on time! I did have second thoughts about doing this mainly because of the cost, but once it was done, I was very happy I did this."

Gary S
Feb 18, 2023

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