Generally, spring and summer are the best reasons to tackle window replacement. But when your old units start acting up as the temperature begins to drop, don’t wait until next year to get new ones. If you delay the job, you’re likely to spend a lot more on energy with broken and drafty windows.
While fall may not offer the ideal conditions to do an exterior home project, you can go through it with little stress when done right. In addition to seeking professional residential window services, Renewal by Andersen® of Rapid City recommends taking these precautions:
Schedule Installation When It’s Still Warm
Don’t waste time getting your project started. The sooner you set the manufacture of your made-to-order windows in motion, the more you can avoid the cold. Considering that it usually doesn’t snow until October, plan the job as early as possible to get your new units installed by September.
Also, caulk dries and adheres better when it’s warm. The ideal temperature range varies from substance to substance, but generally, there shouldn’t be any problem as long as the weather isn’t too hot or cold. Plus, you render caulk problems less of a concern with our Fibrex® material, which hardly contracts and expands with extreme temperature fluctuations.
Make Sure Not All Units Are Removed at Once
Find out how your prospective replacement window contractor plans to execute the job. To minimize the entry of unpleasant elements, it’s best to remove only one unit at a time. Closing off each room during installation is sound practice for reducing heat loss.
Then again, working with an inexperienced crew might prolong your project if it can’t safely and faultless replace windows in five minutes or less. Unlike other companies, Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City makes sure each replacement unit fits within 1/16th of an inch of the opening. This way, we successfully expedite the process without cutting corners.
Observe Cleanliness
In case the first snowfall arrives before your installation day, be wary of mud and snow. Learn about how your window installation company intends to secure the work area.
If all contractors put a premium on mess control the way we do, cleanup will be a breeze. We lay down drop cloths to cover valuables from dust and debris, we don’t let trash rest on the ground and we clean as we go.
Guarantee the success of your fall window replacement. Contact us now, or call (605) 341-7831, for your free, in-home consultation in Rapid City, SD, or any nearby community.
