Are you thinking about getting window replacements for your home? If you are, spring is the perfect time to get that project done. let's go through the pros and cons and see if a spring installation is right for you.

It's Spring!

The number one reason to get windows done in spring is the weather. If you have windows that don?t open, how are you going to let in all that fresh spring air? If you have windows that are broken or dimmed by years of moisture damage, how are you going to watch your yard come to life?

Temperatures

The larger the window project, the more You're going to notice the benefits of having your window replacement done in the spring. When unconditioned air comes into your home, it can make things uncomfortable. While we work hard to prevent any discomfort during the installation process no matter what season it is, it is a lot easier when it isn't too cold or too hot.

Moisture

Why not get windows in fall? The temperatures of fall are the same as spring. But it tends to be rainier in fall, and that can make your installation take longer. Spring is best because the days are often drier for longer stretches. You can get an installation done any time of the year, but spring is just more ideal.

Longer Days

Spring and summer days are longer, and that can help make your replacement project shorter. The longer our specialists can work in a single day, the less they have to prep and break things down.

There Is a Downside to Spring Window Replacement

Since spring is the best time to get a window replacement, it is the season when most people get their windows replaced. Makes sense, right? That means we?re really busy in spring, and there can be a wait time to get your windows installed. So the earlier you schedule your window replacement project, the better.

You can get your windows replaced any time of the year, and our certified window installers will make sure it is as smooth a process as possible, but there is no doubt that spring has some advantages. If you want the fastest installation with little or no climate change within your home, spring is the perfect time to get it done. And when you get your windows done in spring, you get to enjoy all the benefits those windows will give you through summer. Schedule your free in-house estimate and start your spring project today!

It can seem like the great unknown ? the huge abyss! For most of us trying to decide the what, when, where, and how of replacement windows is such an intimidating task that it often will sit on our to-do lists without a check mark for years. It's not that we don?t think it is important to accomplish or that it doesn't really need to be done, but rather it is the fear of the unknown that keeps us from completing this job. After all, how much practical experience do we really have with replacing windows? It's not exactly like it is a job that we do often, and for many of us, it is a job that we have never done before. We don?t have any basis in our experiences that would make us feel that we can'tackle this huge undertaking successfully; so we put it off.

Well, that procrastination, no matter how understandable, is still costing you money; and the need for new windows is not going to just go away on its own. So let's take a look at the main mysteries in the window replacement process and try to gap that huge abyss of the great unknown.

Secondly, you need to know what to expect during the actual installation of your new replacement windows. Your installation team will arrive at the appointed time led by a factory trained and certified Master Installer. He will perform a walk-through with you to ensure that there are no misunderstandings or unanswered questions and to survey the work site again. Next, your existing window openings will be re-measured to ensure accuracy. Drop cloths will be laid to protect your floor and other items from dust and damage. We are also equipped and trained to follow EPA lead containment practices if necessary. Once this is complete, we will remove your old windows making sure not to disturb any interior trim or framework. The new custom built windows will be set into place, insulated, sealed, capped, and the exterior trim will be reinstalled. Finally, your team leader will review the job with you, show you how to operate your new windows, and answer any questions you may have. The very last thing is to make sure all areas are as clean as when we arrived. It is that simple.

It'sure is beautiful here in Ohio this time of year. The trees have all budded and those tender pale green leaves have begun to darken into the dark greens of summer. The flowers are all blooming, the birds and bees have returned, and you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief as citizens are finally able to breathe a bit of fresh air. It is awesome to be able to spend more and more time in the great outdoors as the temperatures begin to rise, but it does have its drawbacks. Yes, you heard me right ? drawbacks. I know what you are thinking. What could possibly be a drawback to spring? Right?

Well, one of the major drawbacks that we experience in spring is that we quickly forget all of the cold, ice, and hardship of the previous winter. I know what you are thinking again. ?Are you crazy? That?s not a drawback.? I get it, put the past behind? but the old saying, ?if you do not learn from history it is bound to be repeated? certainly applies here. It is easy to forget all of those cold drafts that blew through your old weather worn windows last winter when the sun is shining and the temperatures are quite comfortable ? and rising, but it certainly isn't wise. The wise thing to do would be to remember those high heating costs and frosty mornings and plan ways to avoid those hardships next winter. After all that old saying, ?If you fail to plan then you plan to fail? applies here.

Besides spring is the perfect time not only to think about replacing those worn out windows but to actually do it. After all, the weather is warm and beautiful, and having a window-sized opening in the side of your home for a short time would be far better now than in the dead of winter, wouldn?t it? Also, the hit your budget took in heating costs last winter has passed, and you can actually find an extra buck or two without those added extra winter bills. Yup, spring is defiantly the time to plan for and to install replacement windows.

In order to spruce up the look of your Philadelphia home or increase its energy efficiency, our pros think that it might be time for you to start thinking French-French doors that is! French doors can be installed as a new exterior door to increase the energy efficiency of your home. Older exterior doors allow cold air to escape in the summer, warm air to escape during the winter, and money to escape from your wallet all year long. However, French doors aren?t a one tick pony; they can also be installed in the interior of your home for an added flare of style and function!

French doors are often described as functionally beautiful. They are constructed out of panels of glass, and whether you want two panels or twenty panels it can be done. The best part about French doors is that they aren?t just something pretty to look at; they are highly functional as well!

Benefits of French doors:

• They can increase the amount of natural light that is allowed into your home.

• French doors can provide a large access point into your home which can be helpful when moving large items into and out of your house.

• French doors can be used to link two rooms together.

• They can give a room a sense of expansion; a smaller room can appear larger with the installation of French doors.

• French doors allow two rooms to be open to each other or closed off depending on your needs that day. This can also help to save on heating and cooling costs.

• Exterior French doors are very secure and offer solid protection against intruders.

Give us a call or visit our Philadelphia showroom to discuss the details of adding French doors to your home today!

There are three things sliding doors do best. Can you think of what those three things are? We?ll give you a quick second to think about it.

The first thing that probably came to mind was that sliding doors are going to bring a lot of light into your home. If You're replacing a solid door or adding sliding doors to a wall that has no door in it at all, You're going to see an immediate and drastic change in how much light you?ll have coming in. Sliding doors are great for adding light to interior spaces.

Sliding doors will also give you a better view of your yard or deck. If You're looking to create a view, the large glass panes on sliding doors will do the trick. You?ll be able to sit in the controlled environment of your interior living space and be able to enjoy the outside. Whether it is swirling puffs of snow above a beautiful white landscape or the bright colors of summer, you?ll get the view, without having to be exposed to the elements.

The last thing that sliding doors do best is often overlooked at first. Probably because it is less of a visual feature. But for homes that require this feature, it quickly becomes one of the most important reasons to buy sliding doors. Can guess what it is? You're probably way ahead of us.

Sliding doors are great at managing space. Unlike a swinging door, sliding doors don?t require room to open. That means you can have furniture, potted plants, or other decorative objects right near your doors. No worries. They?re not going to get in the way. When you have a tight space to work with, sliding doors are the perfect solution.