What impact do your existing windows have on your home? Swapping old, low-performance windows with replacement windows can result in increased comfort, enhanced beauty and even add value to your home.

Reattach the window stops around the sides and top of the new insert window, using a brad nailer or screws. (If using new stop moldings, cut them to size using a miter saw, and paint or stain them before installing).

Measure and Order the Window Measure from the inside of one window jamb to the inside of the opposite jamb at the bottom, middle, and top, both horizontally and vertically.

If you need to paint over the wood trim, make sure to choose a paintable caulk. Most latex caulks are paintable, while pure silicone caulks are not.

Never throw lead weights into household trash. Most communities now have procedures for disposing of hazardous materials such as lead. It may involve delivering the lead weights to a drop-off center equipped to handle them.

You will also need to decide what features you want in your windows. You will need to decide on the following:

You have two broad options if you hope to reduce the amount of energy lost through your windows and improve the comfort of your home:

A window’s spacer system, or the component that separates glass layers, is remarkably impactful on the energy efficiency of the entire unit. The traditional spacer system can increase heat loss and cause condensation to form on the edge of the glass. Window World's Warm-Edge Spacer is designed to block the path of escaping heat far more effectively, reducing condensation on winter glass.

Tempered glass is extremely strong. When it breaks, it shatters into little pebble-like pieces without sharp edges, reducing the likelihood of injury. Window and door manufacturers offer tempered glass for use in patio doors, side lights and windows in children's rooms, and in many cases, there are required codes for the use of tempered glass in bathrooms. Talk with your dealer or contractor to find out what's applicable to your home.

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The replacement process for a shattered windscreen usually takes a little longer than a straightforward swap-out of a chipped windscreen.

Window replacement is often done as a major home improvement project hired out to a professional contractor. Such projects can cost many thousands of dollars and are often financed through a home improvement loan.

Even the most energy-efficient window must be properly installed to ensure energy efficiency and comfort. Have your windows installed by trained professionals according to manufacturer’s instructions; other­wise, your warranty may be void.

You should expect a learning curve when installing insert replacement windows. You may spend several hours on the first window or two, but after that, each window may take just an hour or so. You'll need dry, warm weather, and it always helps to start early in the day.

Professionals sometimes scoff at insert replacement windows, arguing that they are less durable and weatherproof than new construction windows. Many homeowners, though, find that carefully installed insert windows perform quite well for many, many years.