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Tips to Make Window Replacement Work During Cold Weather

Tackling a window and door replacement during warmer weather makes sense for various reasons. For one, the outdoor temperatures allow the pros to finish the installation quicker. Also, such conditions help the caulk adhere and cure faster and better than in the cold.

Window Replacement

However, there are times when you have no other choice but to schedule this home improvement project during inclement weather, be it in the wet season or the colder months. Taking a few precautions is imperative to ensure a safe and hassle-free window replacement. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Schedule Work on a Warm, Sunny Day

Keep tabs on the weekly weather forecast, and look for a few clear days to schedule your window replacement. Make sure the installation team comes over to your home during the mid-morning to give the materials and components a chance to warm up and expand. Be prepared for rain showers as well. If it has recently rained, ask the pros to allow the surfaces of your home exterior to dry before they proceed with the replacement.

Ask the Contractor About the Caulk

Find out if the installers will be using a silicone-based caulk around your double-hung replacement windows instead of latex or acrylic. If so, then you can be sure the material will adhere to the window even in colder temperatures. Silicone-based caulk is also known to be better at preventing moisture and other elements from entering your home.

Keep the Drafts Out

Window replacement in not-so-warm conditions shouldn’t be a hassle as long as the installers know what to do to keep your interiors comfortable. Expect them to cover the width of the opening with floor-to-ceiling plastic, which helps keep drafts out while the installation is in progress.

Renewal by Andersen® of Southwest Missouri is a locally operated company that offers quality window products that are even better than the best vinyl replacement windows. You can expect personalized service and constant communication from our expert design and installation teams. Give us a call at (417) 268-9301, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.

Reviews

"Quality product, quality workmanship. Everyone I interacted with at Renewal by Andersen of SW Missouri had pride in their work from sales to financing to project oversight to installation. It must be a great company to work for because that shows in the professionalism of the staff. Best of all, they want happy customers and go out of their way to make sure that happens. Yes, I love my windows (but I knew I would--it's a great product). Friendly, helpful, easy financing, and yes--they pass costs on to the customer for this, but it meant that I was able to get the windows I wanted and needed for my creaky, lopsided old house. Couldn't be more pleased."

Keren
Aug 11, 2023

"The company representative who met with me initially was very direct, told me how the process would go, explained about why Anderson windows are of such good quality and how they stand by their products and their workmanship. My 3 windows arrived when they said they would, & the men who installed them were very professional, polite, & efficient. They showed me how the windows work and left the room as tidy as it was before they did the installation."

Judith Peavey
Aug 14, 2023

"We just had our windows done by Renewal. They kept us informed about the progress of manafucture & installed at the approximate date. Good qualtity & if you didn't know that there were screens on the windows you would think they were missing. Very clear view. Great in this hot weather, the house stays cool."

Jerry C
Aug 22, 2023

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