Replacement Window Checklist

Most Virginia homeowners buy replacement windows only once in their life. Because they require manufacturing lead time and installation, windows can be a complicated purchase that should involve careful review and consultation before a final decision is made. The two primary ingredients to a successful window purchase are the product itself and the professional installation of that product. Most home-owners simply trust their contractors to install the best window into their home. Sometimes this works - and sometimes it doesn't. With the expanding use of the internet, Virginia home owners like you are now able to invest "shopping time" into determining what the best window is for their needs.

Top Five Questions To Ask Your Window Replacement Contractor

1. What is the name of the installer who will be installing my windows?
2. Is he an employee or a subcontractor?
3. Are your installers Certified AAMA Installation Masters™?
4. How long have you been installing these windows?
5. What is your installation warranty that covers labor?

Top Five Questions To Ask About The Replacement Window That Will Be Installed

1. How long have you been manufacturing these types of windows?
2. What does your warranty cover?
3. Are your products Gold-Label Certified by AAMA?
4. Are your products tested by the NFRC and Energy Star compliant?
5. What awards and industry recognition has your company earned?

Top Five Questions To Ask About Features of Replacement Windows

1. Tell me what makes your sill design better than the others.
2. Tell me about your weatherstripping and compression seals.
3. Does your window have mechanical interlocks and where are they?
4. How tight are the manufacturing tolerances on your window?
5. How many options do I have available to me to customize your window?

Prestige Windows and Doors can answer all of these questions for you, so please call us today at 757-306-4748, or complete our online request form.

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