When Minnesota homeowners replace their windows, there are a number of things that should be considered. And sometimes the important ones get overlooked. If you’re in the market for new windows for your home here in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, be sure to check the warranty before you buy.
While it’s important to get high-quality replacement windows installed in your home, none of that matters if you don’t get a decent warranty to go along with those windows. Even high-quality windows aren’t worth the cost if you get a warranty that’s weak. A simple defect or installation mistake could cost you big time without a warranty to back you up. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to the warranty that you’re offered by your window installation company. And it’s something you should talk over with your window installation contractor before you settle on a particular brand.
There are two different parts of a window warranty: the factory warranty (issued by the manufacturer), and the workmanship warranty (given by the replacement window installer). They aren’t the same; you need to pay close attention to both aspects of your coverage to be sure that you’re getting a good deal.
The Factory Warranty: The factory warranty is basically a materials warranty that protects you from low quality or defective windows. It doesn’t cover your contractor’s installation work; it’s the window only.
There are usually three types of coverage on a factory warranty, glass, hardware, and frame. Each part of the warranty comes with a separate number of years, and you need to pay attention to each individual section of the warranty to be sure that you’re getting a good deal. And you should check whether the warranty is transferable to a future owner or whether it applies to the purchaser only.
The Workmanship Warranty: The other part of a window warranty is the workmanship warranty. This covers the actual installation and ensures that the windows are put in properly. Without a good workmanship warranty, top quality windows can be installed poorly and there is nothing you can do about it. High-quality replacement window companies offer a workmanship warranty, so you can have the contractor come back out and fix any mistakes that they made during the installation process later on.
When you purchase new replacement windows for your home, you want to be covered for both the work quality and the materials of new windows for an adequate period of time, which is why you should work with a company like Window Outfitters.
The window manufacturers we’ve partnered with all have strong warranties. And we offer a workmanship warranty on every single window installation we do, making it easy to have any problems fixed and resolved. Mistakes happen, no matter what company you work with.
Make sure that you’re covered for problems with your new replacement windows. Here at Window Outfitters, you can expect the best of both worlds. With warranties from the manufacturers and from our remodeling company, you can be covered from start to finish. We are THE window replacement company for Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding areas like Stillwater and Prior Lake, as well as southern Minnesota communities such as Faribault and Farmington.
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