There’s a lot more to getting new windows for your Dakota County home than picking the best models on the market. When it comes right down to it, how your windows are installed is just as important as the type of window you pick out.
Structural Damage From Poor Window Installation
Windows are subjected to the extremes that Minnesota summers offer just as much as your home’s siding is. When they’re installed improperly, you run the risk of cracked joints as well as water damage. If your windows aren’t put in correctly, they can let in rain and exterior moisture, which will sink into wood and drywall in warmer months and may cause problems with freezing in the winter.
Improperly-Installed Windows Can Result in Higher Energy Bills
Another likely problem to result is an increase on your monthly heating and cooling bills. If windows aren’t doing their job correctly, you could be loosing cool air in the summer and warm air in the winter. In addition to making your home more uncomfortable, this also cranks up your final bill.
Unwanted Intruders Can Gain Access If Your Windows Aren’t Installed Correctly
Your windows should keep the elements on the outside, where they belong, but they should do the same with pests. Given the opportunity to broaden their scavenging range for food, insects will gladly sneak into any gap they can find. Poorly installed windows may provide them just the in they’re looking for, and you might find yourself dealing with an ant infestation or worse because of it.
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The best way to avoid these problems is to make sure your windows are put in properly to begin with. who you choose to install your windows is as important as the choice of window itself. A reputable window contractor will help you choose the ideal set of windows for your needs and install them correctly the first time around. Any extra expense will pay for itself later on down the line with less maintenance, lower energy bills and less likely hood of repair bills.
Window Outfitters, Inc. offers a wide variety of quality replacement window products for homeowners in the Minneapolis area, and we proudly serve the Dakota County communities of Lakeville, Apple Valley, Prior Lake, and Savage as well as the surrounding area.
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