Looking For a Window Contractor

What’s the view out your front window? Are you gazing at amazing views golden sunsets or the twinkling lights of the city unfolding below? Or is your view more mundane like your neighbor’s driveway? Whatever your view is, you probably take for granted the windows that you are looking out of to see the view. Yet your windows provide you with more than a glimpse of the world outside your home.

Your windows show the character of your home, whether it’s an old Victorian with wood frames and octagon shaped windows strewn about or a new Ranch style with square traditional windows framed in vinyl framing. Your home is your castle and your windows are definitely a part of that castle whatever the style or view of the windows may be. Your windows serve a purpose beyond the cosmetic. They also help you conserve energy and in turn lower your energy bills providing you have energy efficient windows and window frames installed in your home.

If you’re not sure how weather proof your home is you can tell in a few ways without hiring a window contractor to assess things for you. The easiest way is to look at your energy bill. If your house is always cold in the winter and hot in the summer and your energy bills are through the roof to keep your home comfortable- than your home probably lacks decent weatherization. You can also do a simple test yourself by holding a candle or lit match up to your windows. If the flame flickers you probably have a breeze coming through the windows which means you are losing heat through the windows in the winter and that is affecting your bottom dollar on your energy bill.

If you’re not sure where to start and how to begin your home makeover your first step should be to hire a window contractor to guide you. A window contractor can be an excellent person to start with when you are ready to get an upgrade to better windows because they know windows. A contractor can help you find the best type of insulated windows for your home and direct you to the best type of window frames for your climate. It’s also a good way to ensure that your windows match the character of your home and fit with the style and design of your home.

When you look for a window contractor make sure you are hiring a licensed contractor with a valid license. You can easily pull up a window contractors licensing information on the state contractors board web site to make sure your contractor is licensed and bonded in your state and doesn’t have any outstanding claims against their license.

Ask for references from former or current clients and call them! If a contractor is reluctant to give you references you have your answer. You can usually judge the future by past performances so don’t ignore red flags. Soon you will be enjoying the view out your window, without worrying about your high energy bill.