It happened – the neighbor kids started calling your house “haunted”. Rather than start rumors and scare local children, you may just need a little “facelift” for your house. New windows are a great way to make your home look new, welcoming, and not haunted. Utah window replacement may seem like a daunting and expensive task. Where do you even begin?
Replacement windows can be retro-fitted or new construction. New Construction windows would be better done if you’re planning on redoing your entire exterior (like siding and stucco). Retro-fitted windows are the more common and less expensive way to replace your windows. Your current window frame won’t have to move or change. With retro-fitted windows, the new windows will be fitted to your current frame.
Before undertaking your Utah window replacement, you’ll need to look at the frame. Is it wooden or metal? Metal frames require an exterior flange. This hides your window frame from the outside. This flange extends about 2 inches on all sides of the metal frame. It will tuck right inside your current window opening.
Wooden frames have a slope due to the sill. The stops of the old window will be removed and the sash will come out. The new window will fit right into the sides of the current window. This can be tricky, if done wrong, there will be gaps in the window.
After you’ve figured out what kind of frame you have, figuring out what type of glass is the next big step. Are your current windows single-paned, double-paned, triple-paned? Do you want Low-E coatings, heat-absorbing tints, or other coatings? Picking the glass itself can be intimidating.
Utah window replacement is just the thing you need to get rid of the “haunted-ghost look” and make your home the friendliest one on the block. At JDI, we can help you find the perfect glass for your replacement windows. We’re local, we are familiar with the weather and energy needs here. We can help you find the best energy-saving windows to help your home feel bright, cheery, and new. Call us today!