Thursday, May 24, 2012

Replacement Windows - A Careful Decision

When buying a home central heating and double-glazing are key buying points. But once you have moved in and a few years pass you may notice condensation has started to appear on the inside of a few window panes on cold mornings. The rubber seals are looking brittle and bitty, and you can feel a draft.

It's then you have to start thinking about whether to replace just the effected windows or the whole lot? TV adverts bombard you with BOGOFF options. Leaflets are dropped through your door. Salesmen make unexpected pitches on your doorstep. And you get sales calls offering free quotes!

It is a daunting time. But you will be losing money all the while until you decide as money is literally floating out of your now inefficient double glazed windows. The only option is to choose who to give you a quote for supply and fit of either all the windows or just the inefficient ones. But get a few!

I had replacement windows fitted last year and could not believe the vast difference in prices I was quoted! It is unbelievable. I shopped around the well known companies as well as local smaller businesses, and basically the 'Buy One Get One For Free' ones on the tele you should tell them to bog off!

But you also want to make sure the company you choose has the relevant guarantees and that you read the small print. They must be qualified to carry out ALL the safety checks regarding ventilation if you have a gas supply to your home as well as carbon monoxide prevention. Make sure they will dispose of your old windows safely and correctly as well.

Word of mouth is usually the best way to check all these factors. If someone has used the company before, listen to them and do not risk it if you hear any detrimental reviews! It's too expensive an improvement to your home to risk cutting corners, so do your homework thoroughly and find the right company for you that ticks all the boxes.

The internet is a great way in which to find a reputable replacement window company and many firms provide online recommendations so you can see what previous clients have thought of their service. The internet is also a greay way to compare prices of replacement windows so be sure to shop around before you buy!

Find out more on replacement windows by checking out http://certifiedwindowsdoors.ca/ today. We are professionals in window and door replacements.


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