Installing Replacement Windows During The Winter Months

Having your windows replaced in the cold weather is perfectly acceptable in most cases. With proper planning and installation techniques, the amount of time each window opening is without coverage, is minimal. There may be a small amount of heat loss during installation, but the benefits of your new energy efficient windows will recoup that loss immediately.

Replacement Window Q & A

Q: Why should I replace my windows?

A: Three reasons:
1) Replacing your windows is a great way to improve your homes value.
2) Your new replacement windows can reduce your energy costs by up to 40%
3) No more maintenance. Vinyl replacement windows are virtually maintenance free.

Q: How much will my new replacement windows cost?

A: Great question… 1st Choice Home Improvement Associates is here to help you purchase the right replacement window for your home, at the right price. As with most products, there is a price range. You can purchase cheap replacement windows and outrageously priced replacement windows. If you end up with a window on either end of the scale, you probably made a mistake.
A well built window, with the features you want will usually fall in the middle of the price range. 1st Choice Home Improvement Associates will be happy to discuss pricing over the phone. Please give us a call at your convenience 508-801-3482

Q: I had one of your competitors over last night to give us an estimate on replacing our windows. I have never felt so pressured. The salesman was here for three hours. I also thought their price was extremely high. I would like to have you out to give me an estimate but I want to be sure I don’t have to go through another one of those marathon sales presentations.

A: We will be happy to come out and give you an estimate for “FREE WITH ABSOLUTELY NO PRESSURE”. We are well aware of some of our competitors’ tactics. We do not believe in this technique. 1st Choice Home Improvement Associates values your time. We do not need you to give us an answer before we leave (it’s ok if you do!!). We will leave you with the knowledge you need to make a decision. As far as their “extremely high” price, we are generally less than half the cost of those guys.

Introduction

Thanks for stopping by. I am the owner of a full service home improvement company located in Massachusetts. My company offers a wide array of home improvement services. We are involved with small jobs such as painting a room or replacing a lockset. We also do larger jobs such as basement remodeling, kitchen remodeling and additions.

One of my favorite aspects of the home improvement business is replacement windows. I am starting this blog to help home owners and property owners with their replacement window needs.

The most popular type of replacement window is the double hung vinyl replacement window. This type of replacement window is designed to fit within the existing window frame. Examples of this type of window can be seen at http://baystatewindows.com/

There are several benefits to having your windows replaced:

1) Energy costs will be drastically reduced if your current windows are drafty, single pane windows. Some homeowners report a savings of 15% to 40%. On average, you should expect a savings of 25 to 30% off your heating and cooling bill after installing a good quality vinyl replacement window.

2) No more maintenance!! Vinyl replacement windows are virtually maintenance free. No more scraping and painting those windows sashes.

3) Easy to clean, tilt in sashes are standard on almost all double hung vinyl replacement windows. No more ladders to clean the outside of your second floor windows. Vinyl replacement windows can also be ordered with the grids between the glass (GBG) which makes cleaning a cinch, unlike the old exterior grids which required you to wash in between each grid, seperately.

4) New windows look great. And a good quality windows will stay looking new for years.

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