Choosing Efficiency First

If you need new windows, you may have thought about installing them yourself. After all, how hard can it be to pop the old windows out and pop in the new ones, right? Actually, it is not so much the in/out process as it is the complications you may encounter. If there are complications with a DIY window installation, you will still have to call a professional to fix it, so you may just be better off starting the project with a professional. Here are three more reasons why you need a professional for window installation.

The Professional Can Spot and Address Mold 

When the professional window installer removes old windows, he or she has a clear view of the window frames and, sometimes, even a peek into the spaces between your walls around the frames. If any mold is spotted, the professional will stop the installation process until you have had a look at the situation. You may have a water damage problem you do not know you have, or the old windows leaked so badly that the surrounding wood was affected. At any rate, the worst of these areas will need to be cleaned or torn out before the windows are fully installed. (A chemical may be used to kill the mold during a cleaning or just before the wood is removed and replaced, thereby reducing any issues with spreading the spores to other parts of the house.)

The Professional Can Make Adjustments to the Window Frame 

Even the most perfectly measured and crafted windows may not fully fit a space when old windows are removed. Minor adjustments can be tweaked with extra support panels and insulation, but only a professional would know how to do that and only the pro would have those supplies in stock to do the job. Additionally, if the window fits but seems to be tilting forward, out or back, the professional can make adjustments to the frame to keep the window upright and level.

The Professional Knows How to Caulk and Seal Up the New Windows

It might come as a surprise to you, but new windows are caulked and sealed around the edges. This helps them stay glued in place while also keeping out condensation of any type. The special window sealants and caulks used by the professionals are often a higher grade of product than the stuff you find at the hardware store, which means your new windows are in no danger of ever coming loose or contributing to extensive water damage in your home.