Window Shopping?
With so many replacement windows on the market, choosing the right one for your home and budget can be a job in itself. Let Accurate Roofing & Siding help you take the mystery out of replacement windows. Click on the questions below to see the answers or click on the window illustration below to see examples of the beautiful and functional windows we can install in your home.
Q: Why should I buy custom replacement windows?
A: Because custom windows fits perfectly. Stock windows, like those used by builders, are available only in certain sizes. Custom windows are designed, engineered, and manufactured to fit your home's size, style, and appearance without reducing your viewing area.
Q: Can I install custom-made windows myself?
A: Yes, but the better question might be, "Should you install custom-made windows yourself?" The professional installers at Accurate Roofing and Siding have all the necessary equipment to do the right job, like bending exterior trim panels to make them more visually appealing. And measuring the size of the window is extremely important. If your measurements are off by as little as 1/4", a custom-made window may not fit. We strongly recommend that you let Accurate Roofing & Siding do the job for you.
Q: Do I have to replace my windows with the same style that exists, or are there alternatives?
A: Just because you have one style of window in your home now doesn't mean you have to replace it with the same style. With the wide variety of window styles, shapes, size and colors available today, it's easy to reflect your own personal taste. Consider replacing those three double windows in the front of your house with a bay or bow window, or adding a garden window in the kitchen.
Q: Are some windows easier and safer to clean than others?
A: Absolutely. Look for double-hung windows where the top and bottom sashes can tilt in for easy and safe cleaning. Also look for sliding windows manufactured to allow both sashes to be removed easily for cleaning, rather than just one sash, and make sure casement windows can open to a full 90 degrees for easy, inside-the-house cleaning.
Q: What is an air infiltration rate and how important is it?
A: Properly insulated windows are a must, for it outside air can sneak into you home through the window cracks, energy efficiency and comfort are reduced. The air infiltration rate is a measurement of the amount of air that can pass through a window. It is expressed in terms of a number assigned by an independent laboratory. The lower the air infiltration rate number, the lower the amount of air passing through the window and thus, less heat loss. Your fuel bills can be cut significantly. So look for low numbers on air infiltration test results. Don't accept a rating higher than 0.06 on double-hung and sliding windows, and expect an even lower rating on casement windows.
Q: What is an R factor and how important is it?
A: "R" stands for resistance. The higher the R factor, the greater the amount of insulation a window provides. The R factor rating of a window frame and glass is very important since it directly affects the cost of heating cooling your home.
Q: Is all window glass the same?
A: Definitely not. Glass is available in a variety of types and colors including clear, solar gray, solar bronze, sunglass and obscure glass. Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is also available in replacement windows. Glass is rated by the same R factor system that is used in rating window frames. The type of glass, thickness, number of panes, distance between panes, as well as the manner in which panes are connected, all affect the R factor performance of the window. The higher the R factor, the greater the insulation value.
Q: What kind of warranty should I look for when buying windows?
A: Ask the following questions:
1. What is the length of the warranty?
2. Does the warranty cover things like screens, hardware and, of course, glass?
3. If I decide to sell my house, is the warranty transferable?
Look for a large, financially secure manufacturer, like Great Lakes Window , that is willing to take total responsibility for the windows that carry its name. Finally, get the warranty in writing.
At Accurate Roofing & Siding, we know educated consumers are the best customers. If you have additional questions about replacement windows, call us at 1-800-954-ROOF (7663) or contact us online.
Let's have a look at some examples of the custom replacement windows we can install in your home!
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