Bloomfield, NJ Window Replacement

There are 5 things to look for when shopping for Bloomfield, NJ window replacement:

1) The main frame - construction details - size - thickness - beefiness - does it look cheap, or does it look like good quality?

2) The glass system - it could be double glass, or triple glass, Low-E with Argon, laminated, tempered, etc.  Check U- values, R-values, Solar Heat Gain values.  The spacer used to separate the glass panels is very important - "Superspacer" is the best, but "Intercept" is the most widely used because of cost savings in manufacturing.

3) Locks, hardware, weatherstripping, screens, accessories - (all things that are attached to the windows) - aluminum screening is better than fiberglass - triple weatherstripping is better than double - recessed locks look better, some screen clips are cheap and will break off easy - you can usually tell the better quality components by visually inspecting the windows.  Some hidden items are balance systems on double hungs, weep holes, foam filled insulation, inner reinforcements, etc.

4) The reputation of the manufacturer is more important than the warranty papers - ask yourself, if the company you hire to do the installation goes out of business, (a common occurrence), what is the manufacturer going to do for you if you have a product problem?  The best manufacturers of the best quality products have the best reputation for service after the fact. On the other hand, the lowest priced products are going to come with little or no service down the road. Ask around, and it won't be hard to find people who have an opinion about their good or bad experience with windows.

5) The reputation of the installation company - the basic truth is that you will be asking somebody to install the product of your choice - most companies specialize at installing certain brands. Hiring a company that has a business office is much less risky than hiring someone who works out of their home (an independent). Hiring an independent is often looked at as a "better deal" because the price is lower, but the extra risk is not worth the savings. We are asked to fix someone else's "botched" job quite often. Often times the independent is not insured, licensed, or qualified to do the work properly, and they are usually impossible to contact for service issues.

To learn more about how you can schedule M&M for a free-in-home estimate, for affordable windows, visit us at www.mmbuilds.com. 

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