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Pre-Made vs Custom Made Vinyl Windows Utah

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Let’s talk about pre-made vs custom-made vinyl windows Utah! You can easily compartmentalize all retail products into two categories; pre-made and custom made. As with most home improvement projects, you have two routes for your replacement windows, out of the box, or custom made just for you.

Pre-Made Windows

Many homes have windows that are about the same size. Regardless of when they were built, or who manufactured the product. So, you can go to the big box store and pick up new windows. Then just pop out the old ones and pop in the new ones. The cost per window can be really inexpensive. The challenge with this scenario is that the windows are almost perfect, but not quite. The discord between the replacement window and your actual window opening can require additional labor. Such as dry wall. Often even exterior work such as brick or stucco to blend the window to your home. That inexpensive pre made window can turn into an expensive window with all the to modifying, rebuilding and tweaking to ensure a snug fit.

Custom Made Windows

At Advanced Window Products we hand craft each window for every customer. Before you receive an official quote, we measure every window. This is especially helpful when you realize that your home may have shifted from its perfect horizontal level since it was built originally. Because the windows are all made specifically for each home, and each window, you can be sure it will fit perfectly into your home. The most common heralding praises we hear from our raving fans include, “Installation was quick, and effective.” “My energy bill dropped instantly.” “Your guys were in and out fast, and they even cleaned up after themselves.” What we are not hearing about are complaints from the additional cost of time and money to fix, repair, or widen window openings after the new windows are installed.

Let’s Break Out the Tape Measure

You choose which mode of home improvement works more effectively for your desired outcome. Regardless of which route you go, we invite you to request a free, no obligation quote from Advanced Window Products. Many of our customers outfit their whole house with new windows for around $100 per month with our 0% financing option. Give us a call today!

3 Signs It Might Be Time to Replace the Windows in Your Home

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When Is It Time to Replace Your Windows?

Simple and elegant, a household’s windows are as much about function as they are about form. They provide home security, regulate and control home temperatures, and are stylish portals into the outside world.

If your home is getting “up there” in age, or you just want to keep your home in tip-top shape, check out our list of questions to ask about the state of your windows.

Do your windows function properly?

All of your windows should:

  • Let in light
  • Open and close to regulate air flow
  • Shut securely
  • Effectively protect your home temperature from outside temperature

If any of your home windows, from those in your basement to your attic, clearly fail to accomplish these tasks, you need a window replacement.

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Do they open/close easily?

Go around your home and physically check your windows. Undo any lock or latch on each individual window, and open up the window as far or as wide as it will go. It should move rather smoothly from a fully closed position to a fully open position.

If it doesn’t, clean its hinge or tracks. If, after cleaning, it still does not fully open or close with ease, then you need a replacement window.

Is there any air leaking in?

Close your window and lock it. Start feeling around the edges and seams for open air pockets. This works particularly well when the temperatures inside the house and outside the house contrast with one another.

Air leakage may also manifest in the form of condensation or water droplets, which can lead to mold developing around the corners of the window. In the winter, your windows may even freeze. If you catch the problem soon enough, you may be able to fix the problem by adding gasket or foam insulation.

Is the window currently broken or in need of replacement parts?

During your inspection, broken or missing parts should become obvious. Is your window lock easy to use and does it secure the window? Is the window glass cracked or shattered? Are the treads on the window worn or dirty? Do you have a window screen?

If the answers to any of these questions fail to satisfy you, get the part or the entire window replaced. It’s simple to do and you are certain to make your money back in energy savings. Call 801-505-9622 to request a free window replacement bid from Advanced Window Products today!