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Older homes often have windows in them that do not seal tightly and can be drafty if they have never been updated. A window replacement service can help you choose new windows for your home that meet your needs and offer you more energy efficiency, saving you money in the long run. 

Window Inspections

When you are ready to consider replacing the windows in your home, having a window replacement contractor inspect the windows and the structure supporting them is a good starting point. Drafty windows may also be leaking water around them, allowing it to get inside the sill and rot the wood structure. 

Before a contractor can install any new windows in your home, the contractor will need to repair any rot or damage to the frame so the replacement windows will seal properly and last for many years. Once the inspection is complete, the contractor can give you an idea of the repair costs before the window purchase and how long the work will take.

If no repairs are necessary, you can skip the repair steps, but the inspection is the best way to ensure that is the case. Without the inspection, the damage could be discovered during the replacement process and slow down the installation.

Ordering Windows

When you are ready to order new windows for your home, you will need to look over the options that are available and select ones that fit your home's style or the style you want to change them to. If you are trying to retain the look of the original windows, there are window replacement companies that make them in classic styles to help you keep the look and feel of your old windows. 

The contractor you are working with can measure all the windows for you, then order the replacements in the correct sizes for each spot in the home. If you are adding custom windows somewhere in the house, you will need a contractor that can frame the new windows when they arrive. 

Window Installation

Window replacement contractors often have a large crew to install the new windows in your home. The goal is to replace them quickly and efficiently, so they do not have the windows out for very long. Often the contractor will try and replace all of the windows in a couple of days and get everything finished for you. 

Often they will have to replace some trim or repair some siding on the house, but all of the costs should be included in the estimate, so you will be prepared for the invoice you get. Some government grants in the US can help with window replacement, so take some time to research these or ask the contractor about them. 

Contact a local contractor to learn more about window replacement services.