Replacing residential windows and doors is necessary for normal maintenance. Windows and all glass is a liquid and eventually becomes fragile. Doors may last many years but at some point will need to be replaced because the wood will become sun and weather damaged making it brittle. This guide will help you pick out the right windows and doors along with the right tools for the job. Here are some things to consider:

• Does the home window protect you from sun and UV damage?
• Will it help keep your home closer to the temperature you want?
• How safe are your windows and doors with young children?
• Will your windows and doors keep the inside of your house secure?
• How much sound will your windows and doors keep out?
• What do you windows and doors look like?
• Will your windows and doors raise your home value?

You will need to decide weather you are doing a retro fit or a full frame installation. The retro fit is less expensive because you are mostly replacing glass and the full frame is more costly. The full frame may look better and may help keep out the weather more efficiently.

First you may want other companies to provide estimates to compare pricing. All of these estimates should be free. It is easy to find a national company that is offering free estimates on window and door installs.

It is important to follow our contractor guide if you do not know how to pick contractors. These are some things to ask before the contractor comes to provide an estimate on your doors and windows:

• How many samples will you be bringing?
• Will you provide photos and examples of your work?
• What type of license and insurance do you carry?
• What, if any, warranties or guarantees do you offer?
• How long will the estimate take?

Also, be assured the sales professional will give you a deal to sign on the spot, but we have found that a good deal will last at least long enough for you to talk it over and sleep on it.

Contractors Warehouse has many of the tools and hardware that you will want to do the job. Just give us a call and we will deliver nails, hammers, screw drivers, sand paper, and all kinds of other materials you will need for the job.

Contractors Warehouse also suggests checking with local contractors, like John Paulson, who can do high end custom work with the top tools from Contractors Warehouse and contractors you can depend on:

Paulson Custom Builders Inc
Poulsbo, WA 98370-0168
(360) 697-2483

Contact us directly for more information on who can help with your next window or door project and ordering materials.