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Common Window Replacement Mistakes to Avoid

Window replacement can boost both the form and function of your home if done properly. To ensure your project’s success, you need to cover all your bases, starting with being mindful of common mistakes to avoid. Read on as Colonial Remodeling LLC highlights the worst mistakes homeowners make when replacing their windows.

Prioritizing Price Over Quality

Price is an understandable consideration when choosing replacement windows, but it should not be the only factor in your decision. Make sure you also take into account what will address your needs the most, factoring in window style and energy efficiency ratings to help you zero in on the best option for you. Rather than simply looking at the price tag, focus on what will give you the most value for your money.

Not Considering Other Window Styles

There really is no harm in choosing the same window style you had before, but hopefully, it’s a decision you arrived at after understanding what other window styles have to offer as well. While the window style you choose will greatly impact your home’s aesthetic appeal, it also has a hand in your property’s functionality. Make sure to be open to different possibilities when pursuing window replacement.

Replacing Windows Yourself

Window replacement is a complex process that requires the expertise of a professional to ensure success. Inexperience can give rise to mishaps in handling and installation that may be more expensive to remedy in the long run, negating the savings you thought you could get by doing the work yourself.

Want the best window replacement services in Reston, Vienna, and the surrounding Northern VA communities? Trust only Colonial Remodeling LLC!  In business since 1996, we are confident we have what it takes to address your every need. To learn more about what we can do for you, simply give us a call at (703) 534-0800 or fill out our contact form. Ask us for a FREE estimate today! We also carry James Hardie siding products.

Jon Hickox

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