Replacement Window Installation CT
Posted by Rick Luppino on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 @ 11:36 PM
Finding a contractor for Replacement Window Installation in Ct is as important as finding a quality Replacement Window Product. There are many Replacement Window Contractors in CT but the problem is there are to many. Just because someone calls them self a window contractor doesn't mean that they are going to give you the best Replacement Window or the best installation . 
The quality of the Replacement Window is very important when it comes to energy efficiency and thermal performance. The better the Replacement Window you buy the better the savings will be on your energy bills. However if the Replacement Window Installation is not done properly even a high quality Replacement Window will perform poorly and not save you the energy and money that it should.
The steps taken to install replacement windows vary depending on the type of windows you have in your home. Sometimes the old windows need to be removed from the outside of the home. Typically most Replacement Window Installations in CT are done from inside the home. The nice thing is that the interior trim is not disturbed when installing replacement windows. There is a small piece of trim on the inside of the window that is carefully removed to allow the window installer to take out the old window sashes.
When Installing Replacement Windows the existing jamb from the old window stay in place. this is the beauty of a Replacement Window in CT, the new Replacement Windows are custom made to fit into each opening eliminating the need for expensive carpentry work and patch work to the inside and the out side of your home. Any good Replacement Window Installation will include removal of the old storm window and discarding of all the old windows from the property. A good Replacement Window Contractor will not charge your extra for this service.
By far the most important steps to quality Replacement Window Installation in CT is to make sure that the Replacement Window is properly sealed inside and out with 100% silicone sealant. Many Replacement Window Contractors don't properly address this step to the window installation. The window installer who many times is a subcontractor will insulate around the window and caulk the window after the inside blind stop trim is reinstalled. This is not the correct way to seal around a window. The Replacement Window must be installed so drafts don't leak in around the window frame. Air infiltration is one of the most important features in a Replacement Window next Insulated Glass. Choosing a Replacement Window with the lowest air infiltration rate like the Enviro-Star Doublehung Window is the first step and having a proper installation is as important.
The proper way to make sure that your Replacement Window Installation is done right is to have your Replacement Window Contractor properly seal your Replacement Window inside and out with 100% silicone caulking. This is done by placing a bead of caulking on the outside blind stop molding before the new windows is placed in the opening. This will create a gasket around the outside of the window. Then after the Replacement Window is put into the opening and before the interior trim stop in reinstalled, another bead of 100% silicone MUST be placed around the entire perimeter of the Replacement Window including the sill. Now your have a complete seal and vapor lock around your window. finally a third layer of caulk is put around the entire exterior perimeter to ensure that no drafts can come through the frame of your new Replacement Window Installation CT.
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