Find a Dealer in Your AreaCutting corners when doing any home improvement project will always save a little money on the front end, but may end up costing you a lot more over time. A lot of “other“ window installers save money this way. They buy less expensive “cheaper” consumable products to get their costs down.
And by the way, they don’t necessarily lower your bid accordingly. Most often, it just lines their pockets with profit instead.
In this video, Jeff explains how choosing cheap products affects the installation cost on a small home with 12 windows.
- Cheap Foam: The least expensive foam sounds like a good deal. I mean, who sees it anyway. The problem is that it expands too much and can put too much pressure on your window frames. Your windows may not close properly if the frame gets distorted from massive foam expansion. We use minimum expansion foam for a dense, energy and draft blocking fills.
- Cheap Sealant/Caulking: The process of installing windows consumes a lot of caulk or sealant. Saving money here can offer significant savings. Not all caulk is alike and poor caulk will discolor, crack, fade, and chip over time. Exposure to the elements demands a superior product. On a 12 window job, we will probably use 2 cases of caulk. Premium caulk is more resistant to the weather and won’t have to be re-caulked every year!
- No Flashing: Flashing the window is a critical process that will seal out water so your home does not develop wood rot/dry rot and possible termites and other types of insect infestations. But, many companies skip this process completely. The Window Experts always flashes every window we install. This is why we can offer our Lifetime Leak-Free Guarantee on every installation.
- Labor Savings: Cutting corners, like the consumable products discussed in the video is just one way installation companies save some money. Another way is by using inexperienced day laborers and temporary employees as helpers. At The Window Experts, our crews receive extensive training from manufacturers as well as industry training programs. They will be ready to expand their knowledge with on-the-job training by working with an experienced crew.
Why Not Leave The Work To The Experts: The Window Experts
Discover the difference The Window Experts make. A quick phone call or a request form fill will get you started. You’ll quickly discover:
Products: It’s your home! Why not have a choice of windows that work best for your decor and your budget. That’s why we carry nearly 2 dozen different product lines. We have vetted out the best window manufacturers in the industry so that we can give our clients the choices they deserve.
People: When we deal with suppliers and vendors, we want to be treated courteously and with dignity and respect. That’s why our people, in every department, have been trained to treat every interaction with our potential clients with the same level of customer service. You’re guaranteed to be delighted with our staff.
Process: Let’s face it. Once a process has been broken down to every single step and practiced, refined, and perfected it will lead to a success formula. We have installed all types of windows in all types of houses. When we encounter a brick home, we have processes that lead to a successful installation. Same with stucco, wood or Hardie siding. There are specific nuances to types of construction and with our level of experience, you can expect a very high level of professionalism and a top quality installation.
Experience the difference we make. Our free quote comes without high pressure tactics and unwelcome long sales person visits. It’s your home. We leave you to compare and make your own decision.