Replacement vinyl windows installed

Vinyl windows are used in many new homes because they are energy conscious and easy to maintain and clean. The cost of replacement vinyl windows is easily recovered in energy savings and worth the investment for an older home without good insulation around the windows.

To clean these storm proof windows, most double hung styles are designed to tilt inward. That means second story windows can be cleaned inside and out from inside the home. No ladders are needed at all. The vinyl window protection is maintenance free in that it will never chip, peal or fade. It will never need painting like wooden windows and will never rot or warp due to moisture or changes in temperature. So when you replace a window of wood with a vinyl window, you get a storm proof, even hurricane protection like no other wood window can provide.

How to replace a window

To replace a window, it can be a do-if-yourself job for the more experienced homeowner. Most people opt to have the window replacement competed by a professional staff. The cost is often included in the cost of the replacement vinyl windows and discounts are often given for replacing several windows at one time. If you do it yourself, be sure to have some help, especially on second story installation.

The first step to replace a window is to remove the old one. All trims need to be removed and any nails or screws holding the window into the opening. Once that is complete, have one person push from the outside, while the person on the inside catches the window. Then remove and debris from the opening, so that the new window has a clean, flush surface to go against. In older homes it may be necessary to shim or put a small piece of wood trim in place so the new window can be hung level and plumb. The vinyl window will come with all of the necessary hardware to install it in the opening. Once you’ve attached everything and then re-installed the trim, you are ready to enjoy the low-cost, maintenance free replacement vinyl windows.