Replacement Window Installation Details
The installation part of your Replacement Window is as important as the window itself.
A quality Replacement Window installed improperly will perform worse than a poor quality window installed well. Below are details you need to be aware of to get a quality window installation.
- Inside or Outside Installation? This is determined by the type of window that's being replaced. Many homes build in the 90s require an outside installation due to the type of interior trim and brand of new construction window used.
- Use 100% Silicone caulking inside and out. On painted wood a special silicone is available that can be painted
- Caulking inside and out to create a vapor barrier and eliminate air infiltration around the window, this requires 4 layers of caulking inside and out by a skilled installer.
- Proper squaring of the new window unit for smooth and even operation, this also keeps the weather stripping tight to keep drafts out.
- Removal and discarding of the old windows should always be included, beware of companies that try to leave the old windows for you to discard.
- Cleaning of the new window, peeling off manufacture stickers and rehanging the window treatments is a standard you'll get from a professional window contractor like Suburban Windows & Roofing.
