Replacement Windows - Guides to Replacing Home Windows

Shopping for things you know absolutely nothing about is time consuming, tedious and it takes patience researching about it. You push for the best product and for the best deal. Same thing you will want to do when buying Replacement windows. With so many different types of windows, vendors, and installers you will have many opinions.

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It will take diligence on your part to really find out what is the best product for your home. You also have to look into why you are purchasing the windows, what purpose the windows will serve, where they need to be replaced, who is going to do the job, and when you are going to do the project. Unlike full-frame windows, which are designed for a new construction, replacement windows are made to fit into already made window openings.

They are available in many different standards and sizes, from as small as 11 inches to as wide as 68 inches, and they come in various materials such as wood, vinyl, fiberglass, vinyl-clad wood, and aluminum-clad wood. Not surprisingly, wood clad and fiberglass window frames are rated the highest. This is because these replacement windows also carry the highest price tags. These window frame materials are better at keeping out the rain, wind and elements.

However, vinyl windows will let some air seep through, especially in colder climates, in addition, vinyl is less attractive than wood clad and is not able to be stained or painted to match or compliment a home’s outer walls color though reasonably priced and maintenance free.

There are three basic types of replacement windows: sash kits, insert replacements, and full-frame units. Sash-replacement kits give an old window frame new movable parts, together with jamb liners and sash. The liners are fixed firmly to the side jambs of the window opening, then the sash are slipped in between.

For these to work properly, the existing window frame must be level and square. To ensure that the existing window frame is square, measure the diagonals of the new window frame, not the inner trim. An insert replacement window consists of a fully assembled window in a ready-to-install secondary frame.

Also known as a pocket window, an insert replacement slips into the existing opening and is then fixed firmly to the old side jambs. Since you’re adding new jambs and liners, the glass area will be slightly smaller than it was before.

Full-frame replacement windows are similar to inserts, except that they have a complete frame that includes head jamb, side jambs, and sill. These are the only option when the old window frame, sill, or jambs are rotted. To install these, you must strip the window opening down to its rough framing, inside and out.

Talk to a window installation professional to discuss window replacement and installation options that are right for your home. Once your new windows are installed, your home will be better insulated with a modern look, all while saving you money on energy bills.

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