Tips for Replacement Window Shopping

I wanted to cover a few key things everyone should be aware of BEFORE they contact their local window company for an estimate.  So I broke down three different things everyone should know when they're window shopping.  Take a look below, and let me know what you think!

1. Learn the Replacement Window Vocabulary.  Study up on the terms you might hear when your friendly window salesman comes to your home.  Do you know the difference between a sill and a sill return?  Or the difference between a hopper and an awning window?  Do you really want a bay window, or are you considering a bow or garden window?  Studying up on key terms will make any window presentation less overwhelming.
2. Learn the Replacement Window Science.  No, I'm not saying you need to become a window expert.  But studying up on structural and energy ratings for windows will really help you make an informed decision when comparing windows.  You can check out the window ratings guide from Windows Plus, which breaks down the most important window ratings, how to read them, and explains exactly what each rating measures.
3. Check out Company Reviews BEFORE you Call!  You should be able to find reviews from any window company you're seriously considering.  There are multiple websites you should check out, so don't look at just one.  Angie's List, BBB, Google reviews, Yelp, etc., should be a great place to start.  Just remember:  if you can't find any reviews about the window company, chances are they haven't been around long enough.  So maybe move on to the next, more reputable company.  A company that has NO reviews may be just as bad (or worse!) than a company with a few BAD reviews.

Preparation is the key here.  Taking a bit of time to learn about windows BEFORE you shop will keep your window shopping from feeling overwhelming.  And an informed shopper is a smart shopper!

For more information, check out Windows Plus of Cincinnati or Windows Plus of Dayton anytime.  We'd be glad to help!